Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Dominique is the French chef while his wife Elaine is in charge of the pastries. Great lunch and dinner menu at reasonable prices. For dinner reserve a booth (719 599-4776) and don't miss the specials of the day.
58 locals recommend
Marigold Cafe & Bakery
4605 Centennial BlvdDominique is the French chef while his wife Elaine is in charge of the pastries. Great lunch and dinner menu at reasonable prices. For dinner reserve a booth (719 599-4776) and don't miss the specials of the day.
Drinks & Nightlife
A unique atmosphere for a drink. An English pub that was moved from England to COS. We would not necessarily recommend the food.
83 locals recommend
The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveA unique atmosphere for a drink. An English pub that was moved from England to COS. We would not necessarily recommend the food.
Parks & Nature
Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. This world-class Visitor & Nature Center and museum is the most visited attraction in the region with all new interactive exhibits.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdGarden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. This world-class Visitor & Nature Center and museum is the most visited attraction in the region with all new interactive exhibits.
Sightseeing
The United States Air Force Academy (also known as USAFA or the Air Force Academy), is a military academy for officer cadets of the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The Academy's stated mission is "to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation."[4] It is the youngest of the five United States service academies, having graduated its first class in 1959. Graduates of the Academy's four-year program receive a Bachelor of Science degree, and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force.[5] The Academy is also one of the largest tourist attractions in Colorado, attracting approximately a million visitors each year
166 locals recommend
United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy (also known as USAFA or the Air Force Academy), is a military academy for officer cadets of the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The Academy's stated mission is "to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation."[4] It is the youngest of the five United States service academies, having graduated its first class in 1959. Graduates of the Academy's four-year program receive a Bachelor of Science degree, and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force.[5] The Academy is also one of the largest tourist attractions in Colorado, attracting approximately a million visitors each year
Arts & Culture
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM) is the only institution researching, collecting and interpreting the robust history of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. Each year, the Museum welcomes more than 50,000 visitors who learn what our community has been, what it is today and what it can become in the future.
197 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StThe Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM) is the only institution researching, collecting and interpreting the robust history of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. Each year, the Museum welcomes more than 50,000 visitors who learn what our community has been, what it is today and what it can become in the future.
Shopping
Good Restaurants and unique shops in an open air environment.
110 locals recommend
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyGood Restaurants and unique shops in an open air environment.
Essentials
Nice selection of groceries . A Wal-Mart is down the street as well. n natural products.
35 locals recommend
King Soopers
1070 Baptist RdNice selection of groceries . A Wal-Mart is down the street as well. n natural products.