Celine's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
The Historic Downtown Manitou Springs is an artist’s enclave featuring time-honored art galleries, street performers, creek-side restaurants and boutique stores. Enjoy a free concert at the town’s central Soda Springs Park, or take the kids fishing at Schryver Park, a shady oasis with an indoor pool, picnic area and stocked pond. Located at the base of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Manitou Springs is abundant with fun attractions and activities. Ride a zip line over a canyon, watch a hilarious show while enjoying a tasty dinner or shop in Colorado's largest art gallery.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
The Historic Downtown Manitou Springs is an artist’s enclave featuring time-honored art galleries, street performers, creek-side restaurants and boutique stores. Enjoy a free concert at the town’s central Soda Springs Park, or take the kids fishing at Schryver Park, a shady oasis with an indoor pool, picnic area and stocked pond. Located at the base of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Manitou Springs is abundant with fun attractions and activities. Ride a zip line over a canyon, watch a hilarious show while enjoying a tasty dinner or shop in Colorado's largest art gallery.
Downtown Colorado Springs has a small-town feel with big-city amenities. There's plenty of things to do in Downtown Colorado Springs, like a full day of family fun and activities at museums, parks and attractions. You'll find art on nearly every corner and can take a self-guided tour of local installations throughout Downtown Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic has a full schedule of world-class performances at the Pikes Peak Center and other venues. Colorado Springs also boasts a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and food trucks.
154 locals recommend
Downtown
Downtown Colorado Springs has a small-town feel with big-city amenities. There's plenty of things to do in Downtown Colorado Springs, like a full day of family fun and activities at museums, parks and attractions. You'll find art on nearly every corner and can take a self-guided tour of local installations throughout Downtown Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic has a full schedule of world-class performances at the Pikes Peak Center and other venues. Colorado Springs also boasts a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and food trucks.
Fun things to do
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, located in Colorado Springs, is an historic natural landmark filled with amazing formations just waiting to be discovered by you. This is one of the region’s original attractions and is a great year-round choice for family fun and adventure.
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park offers two types of tours: Discovery and Lantern.
The Discovery Tour is great for the entire family and lasts approximately 45 minutes.
The Lantern Tour is available to guests ages 6 and over, and is a more adventurous tour lasting 90 minutes.
After touring the caves, experience William Canyon’s dramatic beauty with fun and interactive adventures including the Wind Walker Challenge Course, Terror-Dactyl and Via Ferrata.
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdCave of the Winds Mountain Park, located in Colorado Springs, is an historic natural landmark filled with amazing formations just waiting to be discovered by you. This is one of the region’s original attractions and is a great year-round choice for family fun and adventure.
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park offers two types of tours: Discovery and Lantern.
The Discovery Tour is great for the entire family and lasts approximately 45 minutes.
The Lantern Tour is available to guests ages 6 and over, and is a more adventurous tour lasting 90 minutes.
After touring the caves, experience William Canyon’s dramatic beauty with fun and interactive adventures including the Wind Walker Challenge Course, Terror-Dactyl and Via Ferrata.
Explore the fascinating architecture of the ancient cliff dwellers and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs.
Be sure to include Manitou Cliff Dwellings during your visit to the Pikes Peak Region. The magic and mystery of the Native American culture is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
Don't forget to visit the goft shop while you are there!
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdExplore the fascinating architecture of the ancient cliff dwellers and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs.
Be sure to include Manitou Cliff Dwellings during your visit to the Pikes Peak Region. The magic and mystery of the Native American culture is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
Don't forget to visit the goft shop while you are there!
Here, you do more than just watch. Visit 365 days a year for family fun – from up-close experiences and animal demos to taking a trip on the carousel or Mountaineer Sky Ride. Ranked as one of the top zoos in the country, you’ll get to explore innovative exhibits, enjoy fun events and find attractions to keep you entertained.
Interact with the giraffes and look for the chance to hand-feed them, too! Cheyenne Mt Zoo has one of North America’s largest giraffe herds, the result of a prolific breeding program with more than 200 births since 1954.
***YOU NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE***
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdHere, you do more than just watch. Visit 365 days a year for family fun – from up-close experiences and animal demos to taking a trip on the carousel or Mountaineer Sky Ride. Ranked as one of the top zoos in the country, you’ll get to explore innovative exhibits, enjoy fun events and find attractions to keep you entertained.
Interact with the giraffes and look for the chance to hand-feed them, too! Cheyenne Mt Zoo has one of North America’s largest giraffe herds, the result of a prolific breeding program with more than 200 births since 1954.
***YOU NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE***
Sightseeing
Explore Colorado Springs' paradise in one magical stop. 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. Learn how the amazing red rocks got there with the NEW Geo-Trekker theater experience, shown every 20 minutes. Delight in one of Colorado's most photographed views while eating in our glass-enclosed café or from our terrace overlooking Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods. Where else can you eat inside a postcard?
238 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StExplore Colorado Springs' paradise in one magical stop. 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. Learn how the amazing red rocks got there with the NEW Geo-Trekker theater experience, shown every 20 minutes. Delight in one of Colorado's most photographed views while eating in our glass-enclosed café or from our terrace overlooking Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods. Where else can you eat inside a postcard?
Food Scene
Best tacos in town! The drinks are amazing as well. Take a trip downtown for a lunch visit or start your night out right here! Sriracha ranch chicken taco is a must!
24 locals recommend
T Byrds Tacos & Tequila
218 E Kiowa StBest tacos in town! The drinks are amazing as well. Take a trip downtown for a lunch visit or start your night out right here! Sriracha ranch chicken taco is a must!
The Colorado Springs Omelette Parlor was originally home to Ruth Etting, a popular singing star from the late 1920’s. During her retirement she and her husband opened a restaurant at this location called the T-Bone Club, which later turned into The Hackney House as many locals remember. The Omelette Parlor was bought independently back in 1993 and has since been operated by the Quintalon Corporation. During this time The Omelette Parlor has received numerous awards by the Independent and the Gazette including Best Breakfast and Best Pancakes.
41 locals recommend
Omelette Parlor
900 E Fillmore StThe Colorado Springs Omelette Parlor was originally home to Ruth Etting, a popular singing star from the late 1920’s. During her retirement she and her husband opened a restaurant at this location called the T-Bone Club, which later turned into The Hackney House as many locals remember. The Omelette Parlor was bought independently back in 1993 and has since been operated by the Quintalon Corporation. During this time The Omelette Parlor has received numerous awards by the Independent and the Gazette including Best Breakfast and Best Pancakes.
One of the best Sushi places in town. They do not cook hibachi in front of you but the flavor is amazing! Everything there is soooo good. The fruit ninja roll is the perfect dessert to end the meal. They also have a drive-thru! It has never taken more than 20 minutes for drive thru either so a must.
Ikko Sushi & Hibachi
4490 Austin Bluffs ParkwayOne of the best Sushi places in town. They do not cook hibachi in front of you but the flavor is amazing! Everything there is soooo good. The fruit ninja roll is the perfect dessert to end the meal. They also have a drive-thru! It has never taken more than 20 minutes for drive thru either so a must.
A great local coffee spot, literally walking distance from the house. The coffee is top notch and they serve yummy food. An adorable little shop to grab your morning coffee and a bite to eat before you head out on your adventures.
8 locals recommend
Kawa Coffee
2427 N Union BlvdA great local coffee spot, literally walking distance from the house. The coffee is top notch and they serve yummy food. An adorable little shop to grab your morning coffee and a bite to eat before you head out on your adventures.