Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
The food here is seriously fantastic. The avocado toast is to die for - it looks like it came out of a hot cafe in Brooklyn. Their coffee is also rich, smooth and made to perfection. No visit to our house is complete without a visit to switchback.
86 locals recommend
SwitchBack Coffee Roasters
330 N Institute StThe food here is seriously fantastic. The avocado toast is to die for - it looks like it came out of a hot cafe in Brooklyn. Their coffee is also rich, smooth and made to perfection. No visit to our house is complete without a visit to switchback.
The Exchange
526 S Tejon StLocally owned and run!
the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has won over 100 awards and medals in prestigious international wine competitions in recent years.
37 locals recommend
The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey
3011 US-50the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has won over 100 awards and medals in prestigious international wine competitions in recent years.
Just far enough away to be an adventure, but close enough to come often. Featuring a beautiful dining experience and wonderful local Colorado wines.
The Winery at Pikes Peak
4455 Fountain AveJust far enough away to be an adventure, but close enough to come often. Featuring a beautiful dining experience and wonderful local Colorado wines.
Drop in and enjoy a wine tasting, a glass of wine, or pick up a bottle. Want to create a custom blend that is all your own? Their staff can guide you through making your very own wine!
7 locals recommend
D'vine Wine
934 Manitou AveDrop in and enjoy a wine tasting, a glass of wine, or pick up a bottle. Want to create a custom blend that is all your own? Their staff can guide you through making your very own wine!
A super fun and chill experience for tea lovers and fans of wontons.
22 locals recommend
Yellow Mountain Tea House
2616 W Colorado AveA super fun and chill experience for tea lovers and fans of wontons.
Go for the food and enjoy a full mountain haus experience
66 locals recommend
Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona AveGo for the food and enjoy a full mountain haus experience
Drinks & Nightlife
Talk a walk through an auspicious door in the middle of the sidewalk and take a trip down to one of the coolest craft cocktail houses in Colorado. The drinks are delicious!
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StTalk a walk through an auspicious door in the middle of the sidewalk and take a trip down to one of the coolest craft cocktail houses in Colorado. The drinks are delicious!
This local favorite has an awesome vibe, incredible vegan food, and great staff. You will wish you had one in your town.
51 locals recommend
Burrowing Owl
1791 S 8th StThis local favorite has an awesome vibe, incredible vegan food, and great staff. You will wish you had one in your town.
Motif Jazz Café is a rare, chic, niche venue of Colorado Springs, supporting not only your love for strong, sweet drinks, but also the city’s local jazz scene.
10 locals recommend
Motif Jazz Cafe
182 E Cheyenne Mountain BlvdMotif Jazz Café is a rare, chic, niche venue of Colorado Springs, supporting not only your love for strong, sweet drinks, but also the city’s local jazz scene.
Brewer's Republic
112 N Nevada AveAmazing community environment
Sightseeing
STUNNING. Make it by morning and take in the sites all by yourself.
238 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StSTUNNING. Make it by morning and take in the sites all by yourself.
Pikes Peak Summit House
Colorado's most legendary 14'er
Royal Gorge
Mind blowing.
Ride the sky coaster and see some of the best views in the state!
98 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Route Railroad station
South 3rd StreetRide the sky coaster and see some of the best views in the state!
Parks & Nature
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StThe perfect place for an afternoon hike!
Hike a gorgeous trail to see 7 perfect waterfalls just outside of the city.
339 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdHike a gorgeous trail to see 7 perfect waterfalls just outside of the city.
Shopping
Willamette Market and Deli
Small, family owned market with conscious goods for concious people!
Colorado's first capital city this lovely old town embodies the old west with a more modern appeal. Find old shops , dining and tons of things to do in this area.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Colorado's first capital city this lovely old town embodies the old west with a more modern appeal. Find old shops , dining and tons of things to do in this area.
Entertainment & Activities
Where America's Olympic hopefuls are trained!
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaWhere America's Olympic hopefuls are trained!
This iconic mountain town is so lovely. Take the kids to the old penny arcade for gaming and fun, have dinner, sip local wines and take in the natural springs located throughout the town.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
This iconic mountain town is so lovely. Take the kids to the old penny arcade for gaming and fun, have dinner, sip local wines and take in the natural springs located throughout the town.
From extreme white water rafting to calm family floats, Echo Canyon builds one-of-a-kind river rafting adventures. Since 1978, they've been the most trusted Colorado white water rafting outfitter
22 locals recommend
Echo Canyon River Expeditions - Day Trips
45000 West U.S. 50From extreme white water rafting to calm family floats, Echo Canyon builds one-of-a-kind river rafting adventures. Since 1978, they've been the most trusted Colorado white water rafting outfitter
Arts & Culture
Also known as little London the Arts center just Celebrated 100 years - a community of artists, displays, installations.
145 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale StAlso known as little London the Arts center just Celebrated 100 years - a community of artists, displays, installations.