Lynne’s guidebook

Lynne
Lynne’s guidebook

Sightseeing

"Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings, built more than 700 years ago..."
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff Rd
288 locals recommend
"Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings, built more than 700 years ago..."
Self-guided tour of this 1895 quirky castle from the past. Includes exhibits and Queen's Parlor Tea Room.
63 locals recommend
Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill Ave
63 locals recommend
Self-guided tour of this 1895 quirky castle from the past. Includes exhibits and Queen's Parlor Tea Room.
Learn about our unique town through the museum's interesting and innovative exhibits.
8 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Heritage Center
517 Manitou Ave
8 locals recommend
Learn about our unique town through the museum's interesting and innovative exhibits.
Soak in the beauty of Pikes Peak and relax in the hot mineral-water cedar pools. Massage and spa treatments also available.
71 locals recommend
SunWater Spa
514 El Paso Blvd
71 locals recommend
Soak in the beauty of Pikes Peak and relax in the hot mineral-water cedar pools. Massage and spa treatments also available.
Fun for adults and children alike in an old-fashioned Penny Arcade in the heart of Manitou Springs.
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou Ave
166 locals recommend
Fun for adults and children alike in an old-fashioned Penny Arcade in the heart of Manitou Springs.
Drive or hike to the top of America's mountain.
139 locals recommend
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak Hwy
139 locals recommend
Drive or hike to the top of America's mountain.

Hiking and Outdoor Activities

A physical challenge and an incredible view!
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The Incline
228 locals recommend
A physical challenge and an incredible view!
Gorgeous red rocks in beautiful formations. Great for walking, hiking, and cycling.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
1169 locals recommend
Gorgeous red rocks in beautiful formations. Great for walking, hiking, and cycling.
Great hiking trail just a short, walkable, distance from the yurt.
Intemann West Trail Head
420-510 Laguna Point
Great hiking trail just a short, walkable, distance from the yurt.
A trail up Red Mountain can be accessed via the Intemann Trail.
6 locals recommend
Red Mountain
6 locals recommend
A trail up Red Mountain can be accessed via the Intemann Trail.
Red Rocks Canyon Open Space can be accessed via a short drive on Hwy. 24 from Manitou Springs. Or, for the brave, you can hike from the yurt, via the Intemann Trail and the Iron Mountain Trail, all the way to Red Rocks Canyon.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High St
430 locals recommend
Red Rocks Canyon Open Space can be accessed via a short drive on Hwy. 24 from Manitou Springs. Or, for the brave, you can hike from the yurt, via the Intemann Trail and the Iron Mountain Trail, all the way to Red Rocks Canyon.
Barr Trail is the trailhead for hikers who are climbing all, or part of, Pikes Peak.
16 locals recommend
Barr Trailhead
98 Hydro St
16 locals recommend
Barr Trail is the trailhead for hikers who are climbing all, or part of, Pikes Peak.

Food scene

Nice outdoor seating area.
Red Mountain Bar and Grill
304 Cañon Ave
Nice outdoor seating area.
Indian and Nepali cuisine.
Babu's Kitchen & Bar
915 Manitou Ave
Indian and Nepali cuisine.
Local favority for 34 years!
24 locals recommend
Keg Lounge
730 Manitou Ave
24 locals recommend
Local favority for 34 years!
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner in elegant historic hotel.
10 locals recommend
The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
306 Cañon Ave
10 locals recommend
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner in elegant historic hotel.
Full service restaurant on the east end of Manitou Springs with eclectic menu, featuring vegetarian and vegan cuisine, as well as poultry and seafood.
104 locals recommend
Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou Ave
104 locals recommend
Full service restaurant on the east end of Manitou Springs with eclectic menu, featuring vegetarian and vegan cuisine, as well as poultry and seafood.
A lovely, relaxed fondu dining experience, open nightly at 5 pm.
44 locals recommend
Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
733 Manitou Ave
44 locals recommend
A lovely, relaxed fondu dining experience, open nightly at 5 pm.
Fun place for Mexican food.
55 locals recommend
The Loop
965 Manitou Ave
55 locals recommend
Fun place for Mexican food.
Great little local coffee shop with good pastries!
12 locals recommend
Red Dog Coffee
739 Manitou Ave
12 locals recommend
Great little local coffee shop with good pastries!
Great local coffee and lunch place.
12 locals recommend
Good Karma Cafe
110 Cañon Ave
12 locals recommend
Great local coffee and lunch place.
Great beers, ciders, and pub fare. Nice outdoor seating area after a hike or a day of sightseeing.
51 locals recommend
Manitou Brewing Company
725 Manitou Ave
51 locals recommend
Great beers, ciders, and pub fare. Nice outdoor seating area after a hike or a day of sightseeing.
Nice local wine bar with good menu.
36 locals recommend
Swirl
717 Manitou Ave
36 locals recommend
Nice local wine bar with good menu.
73 locals recommend
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada Ave
73 locals recommend
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade Ave
200 locals recommend
65 locals recommend
Dos Santos
70 E Moreno Ave
65 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar
322 N Tejon St
20 locals recommend

Local Convenience, Liquor, and Grocery Stores

Local convenience store for those forgotten or last minute items.
Tubby's Turn Around
1106 Manitou Ave
Local convenience store for those forgotten or last minute items.
Closest grocery store
118 locals recommend
Safeway
3275 W Colorado Ave
118 locals recommend
Closest grocery store
Local liquor store with good selection.
Jacks Liquors
304 Manitou Ave
Local liquor store with good selection.