Guidebook for Monument & Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Great coffee, great organization, and beautiful views of Pikes Peak and the front range
Mission Coffee Roasters Inc
11641 Ridgeline DrGreat coffee, great organization, and beautiful views of Pikes Peak and the front range
Cute, local, British-flair coffee shop with lots of fun drinks to choose from
20 locals recommend
Wesley Owens Coffee & Cafe
1744 Lake Woodmoor DrCute, local, British-flair coffee shop with lots of fun drinks to choose from
Speedtrap
84-2 CO-105Great coffee, crepes, and other fantastic breakfast and lunch items.
Awesome smoothies, fruit burritos, and hearty lunch bowls. Great for a light lunch or snack while wandering around downtown.
10 locals recommend
Ola Juice Bar
27 E Kiowa StAwesome smoothies, fruit burritos, and hearty lunch bowls. Great for a light lunch or snack while wandering around downtown.
Modern Market Eatery
1765 Briargate PkwyDelicious, healthy options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Hands down the best burger and fries around, and from quality, locally-sourced grass fed beef to boot.
146 locals recommend
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Hands down the best burger and fries around, and from quality, locally-sourced grass fed beef to boot.
Nourish Organic Juice
2609 E Pikes Peak AveTons of fresh pressed juices and smoothies to choose from.
If you're wanting that true eclectic coffe shop vibe, this is the place. Beautiful features and tons of local charm. Loyal is a great place to hang out and engage in vibrant conversation with friends. Delicious menu, including some light breakfast and lunch options as well as their fantastic locally brewed java.
73 locals recommend
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveIf you're wanting that true eclectic coffe shop vibe, this is the place. Beautiful features and tons of local charm. Loyal is a great place to hang out and engage in vibrant conversation with friends. Delicious menu, including some light breakfast and lunch options as well as their fantastic locally brewed java.
Breakfast burritos the size of your face and so tasty you'll want to cry. Takes cash only, with an available ATM on site.
60 locals recommend
King's Chef Diner
131 E Bijou StBreakfast burritos the size of your face and so tasty you'll want to cry. Takes cash only, with an available ATM on site.
Zesty Thai
12225 Voyager ParkwayFresh ingredients and amazing Thai flavors!
TAPAteria
2607 W Colorado AveExcellent little place for flavorful tapas and drinks
Clean Juice
Parks & Nature
Palmer Lake
Great easy hike along the Santa Fe trail
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdPikes Peak Summit House
Spruce Mountain Open Space Trailhead
13415 S Spruce Mountain RdDynamic hike with sweeping views
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StPulpit Rock Park
1005 Garlock LnHelen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadPalmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead
Old Carriage RoadCastlewood Canyon State Park
2989 CO-83Great wooded area with loads of easy hiking trails. Very tranquil foray into nature.
67 locals recommend
Fox Run Regional Park
2110 Stella DrGreat wooded area with loads of easy hiking trails. Very tranquil foray into nature.
Shopping
Manitou Springs
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyTons of shops to mosey around
Old Colorado City
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
324 Beckers LnLoads of unique Colorado gifts
The perfect little local shop for handmade prints, cards, and awesome, unique gifts
9 locals recommend
Ladyfingers Letterpress
113 E Bijou StThe perfect little local shop for handmade prints, cards, and awesome, unique gifts
All the shopping your heart might desire, and at discount prices!
135 locals recommend
Outlets at Castle Rock
5050 Factory Shops BlvdAll the shopping your heart might desire, and at discount prices!
Essentials
Natural Grocers
7298 N Academy BlvdKing Soopers
1070 Baptist RdWhole Foods Market
7635 N Academy BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
1730 Dublin BlvdSightseeing
Awesome views, hikes, and a unique look into the Air Force cadet life
215 locals recommend
U.S. Air Force Academy
Awesome views, hikes, and a unique look into the Air Force cadet life