Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Sightseeing
3 blocks away, beautiful walk around Prospect Lake. Tennis courts, swimming complex, ice skating rink.
40 locals recommend
Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak Ave3 blocks away, beautiful walk around Prospect Lake. Tennis courts, swimming complex, ice skating rink.
Absolutely stunning city park. Abundant hiking & biking trails. Free admission into the Visitor's Center & Museum, too.
238 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StAbsolutely stunning city park. Abundant hiking & biking trails. Free admission into the Visitor's Center & Museum, too.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StGreat for hiking!
You can either drive the Pikes Peak Highway or take the Cog Railway located in Manitou to the top of 'America's Mountain' - Pikes Peak.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
You can either drive the Pikes Peak Highway or take the Cog Railway located in Manitou to the top of 'America's Mountain' - Pikes Peak.
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdUSA Today's Readers' Choice for 2021 has ranked Cheyenne Mountain Zoo as America's fourth-best zoo.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdUSA Today's Readers' Choice for 2021 has ranked Cheyenne Mountain Zoo as America's fourth-best zoo.
Food Scene
Delicious New Orleans - style Creole and Cajun Food in a beautifully restored building downtown. Try the Abita Purple Haze on tap.
22 locals recommend
Springs Orleans
123 E Pikes Peak AveDelicious New Orleans - style Creole and Cajun Food in a beautifully restored building downtown. Try the Abita Purple Haze on tap.
Fujiyama
22 S Tejon StYummy sushi- and they have great specials every night of the week.
New rooftop deck; pool tables; fantastic food, beer, and service!
145 locals recommend
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveNew rooftop deck; pool tables; fantastic food, beer, and service!
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveTHE BEST Italian food in The Springs hands down!
Close by, open late. Limited menu of burgers and fries - but good!
14 locals recommend
The Green Line Grill
230 1/2 Pueblo AveClose by, open late. Limited menu of burgers and fries - but good!
Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado AveSome of the best artisan pizza you'll ever eat!
Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon StGreat food & eclectic beers on tap.
White Pie Pizzeria
330 South Nevada AvenueDelicious!
Great happy hour! Reservations for dinner on the weekends are a must!
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StGreat happy hour! Reservations for dinner on the weekends are a must!
Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon StLocated in a former church - multiple vendors for eating/drinking. A favorite local's place for a special brunch!
The Carter Payne
320 South Weber StreetLocated in a former church - multiple vendors for eating/drinking. A favorite local's place for a special brunch!
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StGreat burgers & fries!
Jose Muldoon's
222 N Tejon StMexican Food with a great outdoor patio in the back!
Great Mexican food and margaritas - sit outside near Fountain Creek!
51 locals recommend
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveGreat Mexican food and margaritas - sit outside near Fountain Creek!
Cozy, quaint little restaurant/bar. Their spicy coconut shrimp soup has been on the menu since day 1 - it's delicious!
160 locals recommend
Shuga's
702 S Cascade AveCozy, quaint little restaurant/bar. Their spicy coconut shrimp soup has been on the menu since day 1 - it's delicious!
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveGood BBQ place with live music on the weekends!
Drinks & Nightlife
This old school has been converted into several spaces: the location of Bristol Brewery being just one of them. Cool vibe, great beer.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveThis old school has been converted into several spaces: the location of Bristol Brewery being just one of them. Cool vibe, great beer.
Have a cocktail and play Donkey Kong! What more could you ask for?
33 locals recommend
Supernova Bar and Arcade
111 E Boulder StHave a cocktail and play Donkey Kong! What more could you ask for?
Cheap beer, fried cheese curds. Great local bar! Tons of TVs for sports.
15 locals recommend
Tony's Bar
326 N Tejon StCheap beer, fried cheese curds. Great local bar! Tons of TVs for sports.
Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveOne of our favorites! Great beer and fantastic food!
Pikes Peak Brewing Company Lager House
514 South Tejon StreetThe Springs' first rooftop bar!
Punk, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, Jam Bands...you'll find an eclectic mix of live music here!
9 locals recommend
The Black Sheep
2106 E Platte AvePunk, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, Jam Bands...you'll find an eclectic mix of live music here!
Everything Else
Take a tour of the Center and you might just witness several Olympiads in training!
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaTake a tour of the Center and you might just witness several Olympiads in training!
Arts & Culture
Stargazers Theater and Event Center
10 S Parkside DrLocal, regional & national music acts.
Kimball's Peak Three Theater
115 E Pikes Peak AveSmall independent movie theater, serves beer & wine.
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StThe Olympic and Paralympic Museum is the newest museum in Colorado Springs! Fantastic, interactive displays and memorabilia! Check online to see if there's a special event or athlete meet-and-greet while you're visiting!
150 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StThe Olympic and Paralympic Museum is the newest museum in Colorado Springs! Fantastic, interactive displays and memorabilia! Check online to see if there's a special event or athlete meet-and-greet while you're visiting!
Just 3 blocks away, this funky local nursery hosts music every Wednesday from spring until fall. $15 (cash) gives you entry to the garden and 1 drink from the bar. Mostly locals and always fun, no matter what genre of music!
Hillside Gardens & Event Center
1006 S Institute StJust 3 blocks away, this funky local nursery hosts music every Wednesday from spring until fall. $15 (cash) gives you entry to the garden and 1 drink from the bar. Mostly locals and always fun, no matter what genre of music!
Shopping
This place is much larger than it looks from the outside! They have a outstanding selection of wines, beer & spirits!
6 locals recommend
Downtown Fine Spirits & Wines
103 Wahsatch AveThis place is much larger than it looks from the outside! They have a outstanding selection of wines, beer & spirits!
The Candy Bar
124 N Tejon StBecause who doesn't love candy?
Terra Verde Boutique
208 N Tejon StUnique, cool boutique store right downtown
Pizza place, wine bar, bookstore and toy shop all in one building!
33 locals recommend
Poor Richard's Bookstore
320 N Tejon StPizza place, wine bar, bookstore and toy shop all in one building!
1 of 2 local recreational dispensaries - located in Manitou Springs, about 20 minutes west.
24 locals recommend
Emerald Fields Manitou Recreational Dispensary
27 Manitou Ave1 of 2 local recreational dispensaries - located in Manitou Springs, about 20 minutes west.
1 of 2 recreational dispensaries in Manitou Springs, located about 20 minutes west.
32 locals recommend
Maggie's Farm Marijuana Dispensary
141 Manitou Ave1 of 2 recreational dispensaries in Manitou Springs, located about 20 minutes west.
Bread & Butter Neighborhood Market
602 S Nevada AveLocally owned specialty store - food & wine!
Natural Grocers
7298 N Academy BlvdWalmart Neighborhood Market
1725 N Union Blvd