Things to Do, See, and Eat in Colorado Springs
Outdoor Activities
Local open space park with numerous trails of different levels, and great views of the city.
Walk or drive South on 31st street, across HWY 24 and turn right into the parking lot across from Rudy's. Trail head is located at the south end of the small parking lot.
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Área Aberta do Cânion Red Rock
3550 W High StLocal open space park with numerous trails of different levels, and great views of the city.
Walk or drive South on 31st street, across HWY 24 and turn right into the parking lot across from Rudy's. Trail head is located at the south end of the small parking lot.
Bear Creek regional park stretches from 8th street to 21st street, just south of HWY24.
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Centro educacional de Bear Creek
245 Bear Creek RdBear Creek regional park stretches from 8th street to 21st street, just south of HWY24.
Lots of hiking options!
During Spring and Summer the park gets busy, and parking may be limited later in the day. Morning is ideal for hiking any trails here.
Helen Hunt Falls is an easy hike with lovely views.
Lower Columbine is an easy hike through woods next to a creek.
For a more challenging hike, try upper Columbine, Mt. Custer and Mt Muscocco ; or drive further up the switchback road to the upper gold camp parking lot to access trail heads for Seven Bridges trail, and further on to the St Mary’s falls trail.
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North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdLots of hiking options!
During Spring and Summer the park gets busy, and parking may be limited later in the day. Morning is ideal for hiking any trails here.
Helen Hunt Falls is an easy hike with lovely views.
Lower Columbine is an easy hike through woods next to a creek.
For a more challenging hike, try upper Columbine, Mt. Custer and Mt Muscocco ; or drive further up the switchback road to the upper gold camp parking lot to access trail heads for Seven Bridges trail, and further on to the St Mary’s falls trail.
2,744 steps over 1mile and 2,000ft in elevation- it's quite a workout, and offers a majestic view of Colorado Springs. Reservations are required, and are available 6am to 6:30pm in the Summer, and 6am to 3:00pm in the Winter.
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Manitou Incline - Reservations are Required
2,744 steps over 1mile and 2,000ft in elevation- it's quite a workout, and offers a majestic view of Colorado Springs. Reservations are required, and are available 6am to 6:30pm in the Summer, and 6am to 3:00pm in the Winter.
Zoológico de Cheyenne Mountain
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rdone of the best in the nation
America's highest suspension bridge! Breathtaking gorge and park offering a variety of ways to enjoy it: skycoaster, gondola, and zipline.
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Ponte e Parque Royal Gorge
4218 Co Rd 3AAmerica's highest suspension bridge! Breathtaking gorge and park offering a variety of ways to enjoy it: skycoaster, gondola, and zipline.
Sightseeing
Experience a quaint mountain town at the foothills of Tava/Pikes Peak/America’s Mountain.
Stroll Manitou avenue, window shop the many charming and unique boutiques, with an ice cream or hot chocolate, sit down for lunch at the Keg bar, Armadillo Ranch bar and music venue, Babu’s Indian Kitchen, Hell’s Kitchen Pizza or any of the other diverse food venues.
For those seeking physical challenge- try out the Manitou Incline and climb the 2,744 steps up 2,011 feet in .88miles!
Then treat yourself to a hot spring soak and massage at nearby Sunwater spa, with views of the incline and Mountains.
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Manitou Springs
Experience a quaint mountain town at the foothills of Tava/Pikes Peak/America’s Mountain.
Stroll Manitou avenue, window shop the many charming and unique boutiques, with an ice cream or hot chocolate, sit down for lunch at the Keg bar, Armadillo Ranch bar and music venue, Babu’s Indian Kitchen, Hell’s Kitchen Pizza or any of the other diverse food venues.
For those seeking physical challenge- try out the Manitou Incline and climb the 2,744 steps up 2,011 feet in .88miles!
Then treat yourself to a hot spring soak and massage at nearby Sunwater spa, with views of the incline and Mountains.
Pikes Peak
America's Mountain!
The main entrance to Garden of the Gods park is about 1.5 mile walk or drive from the cottage. There are a number of easy walking and biking trails through the park.
If you are driving, take 30th Street north 1.5miles (about 3min) to Gateway Road and turn left into Garden of the Gods Park. Drive along the Juniper Loop and park in any of the guest parking areas to explore the rock formations and hike any of the variety of trails in the park.
If you are walking to the park, take 31st street north about 1 mile to the paved trail through the meadow/dog park. Turn left onto Gateway road into the park. On the way there or back you can also explore some of the trails just outside the park, as well as historic Rockledge Ranch- complete with horses, cows, sheep, chickens, and scenic park and pond area- just west of the dog park.
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Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StThe main entrance to Garden of the Gods park is about 1.5 mile walk or drive from the cottage. There are a number of easy walking and biking trails through the park.
If you are driving, take 30th Street north 1.5miles (about 3min) to Gateway Road and turn left into Garden of the Gods Park. Drive along the Juniper Loop and park in any of the guest parking areas to explore the rock formations and hike any of the variety of trails in the park.
If you are walking to the park, take 31st street north about 1 mile to the paved trail through the meadow/dog park. Turn left onto Gateway road into the park. On the way there or back you can also explore some of the trails just outside the park, as well as historic Rockledge Ranch- complete with horses, cows, sheep, chickens, and scenic park and pond area- just west of the dog park.
Food scene
Founded in 1859 during the Colorado Gold rush, Old Colorado City is now a historic neighborhood and business district. Shops, art galleries, and restaurants line Colorado Avenue, and provide a unique and scenic Colorado Springs experience.
Enjoy tapas at the Spanish Tapateria; American-Irish fare at Alchemy; Greek and Mediterranean cuisine at Jake and Telly’s; New York Pizza at Slice 420; Ethiopian fare at Uchenna; Authentic Salvadorean menu at Monse’s Pupuseria; Latin fusion at Cucuru; Traditional Thai at Wild Ginger; upscale Italian at Ristoranti di Sopra; coffee and pastries at Jive’s; and then promenade down Colorado Avenue checking out all the goodies on display.
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Cidade Velha do Colorado
Founded in 1859 during the Colorado Gold rush, Old Colorado City is now a historic neighborhood and business district. Shops, art galleries, and restaurants line Colorado Avenue, and provide a unique and scenic Colorado Springs experience.
Enjoy tapas at the Spanish Tapateria; American-Irish fare at Alchemy; Greek and Mediterranean cuisine at Jake and Telly’s; New York Pizza at Slice 420; Ethiopian fare at Uchenna; Authentic Salvadorean menu at Monse’s Pupuseria; Latin fusion at Cucuru; Traditional Thai at Wild Ginger; upscale Italian at Ristoranti di Sopra; coffee and pastries at Jive’s; and then promenade down Colorado Avenue checking out all the goodies on display.
Mood Tapas Bar
218 N Tejon Sta modern Colorado take on Spanish tapas/small portion shared dishes.
charming, unique Colorado Springs staple for fast casual soups, salads and sandwiches. Famous for their coconut shrimp soup, cuban sandwhich, and cocktails
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Shuga's
702 S Cascade Avecharming, unique Colorado Springs staple for fast casual soups, salads and sandwiches. Famous for their coconut shrimp soup, cuban sandwhich, and cocktails
a colorado stable for a hearty breakfast
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Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon Sta colorado stable for a hearty breakfast
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon Styummy breakfast, brunch and lunch
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon Stcozy, unique dining experience underground downtown
Streetcar 520
520 S Tejon Stfun environment, fresh food
ICONS
LGBTQIA bar with live musical performance
MacKenzie's Chop House
128 S Tejon Stgreat spot for steak
Dos Santos
70 E Moreno Avehip spot for tacos and cocktails
Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon Stcozy gastropub in downtown
Springs Orleans
123 E Pikes Peak Avehigh end cajun cuisine
Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery
25 W Cimarron Stfine dining in downtown
COATI
514 S Tejon Stlocal food hall and event space
delicious burgers made with Pueblo chilis, and great selection of local beer
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Bingo Burger - Colorado Springs
132 N Tejon Stdelicious burgers made with Pueblo chilis, and great selection of local beer
Tasty small, Spanish style dishes in a cozy indoor or outdoor space in Old Colorado City.
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TAPAteria
2607 W Colorado AveTasty small, Spanish style dishes in a cozy indoor or outdoor space in Old Colorado City.