Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Sightseeing
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RoadThe only mountain side zoo in the country.
Parks & Nature
Interesting sandstone formations that jut right up out of the ground. Many hiking and bicycle riding trails too!
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdInteresting sandstone formations that jut right up out of the ground. Many hiking and bicycle riding trails too!
Beautiful views of Colorado Springs and eastern Colorado from the mountain top.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Beautiful views of Colorado Springs and eastern Colorado from the mountain top.
Lots of open space for picnics or ball/frisbee toss. Outdoor tennis, basketball, racquetball, skateboard park. Balloon festival held here on Labor Day weekend and it is only 1 block from the house.
40 locals recommend
Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak AveLots of open space for picnics or ball/frisbee toss. Outdoor tennis, basketball, racquetball, skateboard park. Balloon festival held here on Labor Day weekend and it is only 1 block from the house.
Shopping
The Citadel Mall
750 Citadel Dr ELots of stores and eateries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Many venues of dance music on different floors with original hardwood floors from a century ago.
20 locals recommend
Mansion
20 N Tejon StMany venues of dance music on different floors with original hardwood floors from a century ago.
Cowboys
25 N Tejon StInexpensive dance lessons on Sunday nights
Live music and swing dancing on Wednesday nights. Visit the web site at http://www.loftmusicvenue.com/
The Loft Music Venue
2506 W Colorado AveLive music and swing dancing on Wednesday nights. Visit the web site at http://www.loftmusicvenue.com/
Food Scene
Quijotes Mexican Grill
208 N Union BlvdFantastic breakfast burritos at a great price.
Best drive through coffee and drink shop around. Also another one downtown not far from the house.
44 locals recommend
Dutch Bros
301 E Colorado AveBest drive through coffee and drink shop around. Also another one downtown not far from the house.
Coffee & Bagels
32 N Tejon StGood place to sit and relax.
Panera Bread
1832 Southgate RdGood food and bright comfortable atmosphere
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveDowntown and close to the house. Bright contemporary atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
The only mountain side zoo in the country. Great venue and views of Colorado Springs.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThe only mountain side zoo in the country. Great venue and views of Colorado Springs.
Concerts, Colorado College hockey, motocross, rodeo events. http://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/
36 locals recommend
World Arena
3185 Venetucci BlvdConcerts, Colorado College hockey, motocross, rodeo events. http://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/
Close by and fun to visit. Easy walking distance.
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaClose by and fun to visit. Easy walking distance.
Arts & Culture
Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts
190 S Cascade AveHosts Broadway shows and live music.
Local art museum. Visit their page at http://www.csfineartscenter.org/
145 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale StLocal art museum. Visit their page at http://www.csfineartscenter.org/