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Drinks & Nightlife

A MUST-SEE for any tourist! One of the oldest establishments in Colorado Springs, and arguably one of the Most Beautiful! Lovely grounds, Gorgeous Buildings, Multiple Restaurants ~ all arranged around a Geese-filled Lake with Majestic Mountains as your backdrop for this breathtaking scene ~ don't miss it!
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave
164 locals recommend
A MUST-SEE for any tourist! One of the oldest establishments in Colorado Springs, and arguably one of the Most Beautiful! Lovely grounds, Gorgeous Buildings, Multiple Restaurants ~ all arranged around a Geese-filled Lake with Majestic Mountains as your backdrop for this breathtaking scene ~ don't miss it!
A lovely way to spend the DAY ~~Plenty of Shopping & Restaurants on Tejon St in Downtown Colorado Springs ~ check out Terra Verde & Sonterra Grille... For the Club Hopping Bar Scene, this is the place to go on Friday & Saturday nights. Traffic is blocked off so the street is flooded with anyone in search of Drinks, Music & Dancing!
154 locals recommend
Downtown
154 locals recommend
A lovely way to spend the DAY ~~Plenty of Shopping & Restaurants on Tejon St in Downtown Colorado Springs ~ check out Terra Verde & Sonterra Grille... For the Club Hopping Bar Scene, this is the place to go on Friday & Saturday nights. Traffic is blocked off so the street is flooded with anyone in search of Drinks, Music & Dancing!
46 locals recommend
Trinity Brewing
1466 Garden of the Gods Rd
46 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods Road
50 locals recommend
145 locals recommend
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak Ave
145 locals recommend
106 locals recommend
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave
106 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

The sight from the top of Pike's Peak is incredible! Snow virtually year-round! You must book ahead to take the cog train to the top (only available in warmer months)
211 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton Avenue
211 locals recommend
The sight from the top of Pike's Peak is incredible! Snow virtually year-round! You must book ahead to take the cog train to the top (only available in warmer months)
Beautiful hiking trails meander through the woods... the waterfall is the main attraction! (not a strenuous hike)
169 locals recommend
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon Road
169 locals recommend
Beautiful hiking trails meander through the woods... the waterfall is the main attraction! (not a strenuous hike)
Another lovely hiking area with multiple trails and beautiful views.
741 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
1000 Scenic Loop Drive
741 locals recommend
Another lovely hiking area with multiple trails and beautiful views.
Breathtaking rock formations make this a one of a kind experience! Fun & Free for the whole family. Only 5 minutes from your accommodations
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
1169 locals recommend
Breathtaking rock formations make this a one of a kind experience! Fun & Free for the whole family. Only 5 minutes from your accommodations
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds Rd
464 locals recommend
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff Rd
288 locals recommend
Hiking trails set against the majestic backdrop of the Rockies
339 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
339 locals recommend
Hiking trails set against the majestic backdrop of the Rockies
The view from the top of Pike’s Peak will take your breath away!! (Literally and figuratively) Well worth the trip!! You can drive yourself or take the train. There’s a new Visitors Center to check out too!! (Yes, there will be donuts!!)
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
681 locals recommend
The view from the top of Pike’s Peak will take your breath away!! (Literally and figuratively) Well worth the trip!! You can drive yourself or take the train. There’s a new Visitors Center to check out too!! (Yes, there will be donuts!!)
9 locals recommend
Austin Bluffs Open Space
1401 Recreation Way
9 locals recommend
53 locals recommend
Pulpit Rock Park
1005 Garlock Ln
53 locals recommend
40 locals recommend
Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak Ave
40 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Acacia Park
115 E Platte Ave
20 locals recommend
Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine Rd
72 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Quaint area of old downtown Colorado Springs. Lots of shops & restaurants
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
388 locals recommend
Quaint area of old downtown Colorado Springs. Lots of shops & restaurants
Fantastic Views of the deep canyon are awe-inspiring! River Rafting & Ziplining also available here
340 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3A
340 locals recommend
Fantastic Views of the deep canyon are awe-inspiring! River Rafting & Ziplining also available here
This enchanting zoo will occupy young & old for hours. Best known for the giraffes that are face-level, there's plenty more to see!
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
569 locals recommend
This enchanting zoo will occupy young & old for hours. Best known for the giraffes that are face-level, there's plenty more to see!
Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronco Bucking ~ fun fun fun!
Pike's Peak Or Bust Rodeo
1045 W Rio Grande St
Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronco Bucking ~ fun fun fun!
The Air Force Academy is about 10 minutes from here. This is the perfect place to stay if you're visiting loved ones at the Academy, taking in a game, graduation, or the Thunderbirds show!
166 locals recommend
United States Air Force Academy
166 locals recommend
The Air Force Academy is about 10 minutes from here. This is the perfect place to stay if you're visiting loved ones at the Academy, taking in a game, graduation, or the Thunderbirds show!
Lots to do in Denver! An easy, one hour drive from here - perfect trip to take in restaurants or shopping for the day.
168 locals recommend
Denver
168 locals recommend
Lots to do in Denver! An easy, one hour drive from here - perfect trip to take in restaurants or shopping for the day.
Fun little mountain town ~ shopping, eating, sightseeing
129 locals recommend
Woodland Park
129 locals recommend
Fun little mountain town ~ shopping, eating, sightseeing
Check out the Pantry (restaurant) in Green Mountain Falls for an awesome, down-home breakfast. Then take a walk around the lake and soak up the peaceful surroundings!
50 locals recommend
Green Mountain Falls
50 locals recommend
Check out the Pantry (restaurant) in Green Mountain Falls for an awesome, down-home breakfast. Then take a walk around the lake and soak up the peaceful surroundings!
Check out this cool old Mining Town!
228 locals recommend
Cripple Creek
228 locals recommend
Check out this cool old Mining Town!
United States Air Force Academy
166 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon St
197 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic Plaza
239 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Manitou Springs is a quirky "hippie town" with lots of fun shops & restaurants. And best of all, the Penny Arcade which features vintage arcade games & rides ~ such as SkeeBall, PacMan & lots more! Kids & Adults alike can spend hours here!
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs is a quirky "hippie town" with lots of fun shops & restaurants. And best of all, the Penny Arcade which features vintage arcade games & rides ~ such as SkeeBall, PacMan & lots more! Kids & Adults alike can spend hours here!
This is the best venue I've ever had the privilege of enjoying a concert! The Spectacular View serves as an AMAZING backdrop for any concert. This is truly a magical experience!
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkway
1973 locals recommend
This is the best venue I've ever had the privilege of enjoying a concert! The Spectacular View serves as an AMAZING backdrop for any concert. This is truly a magical experience!
Painting Classes made easy. Usually wine & snacks served. Perfect way to spend a couple hours, relaxing & producing something creative at the same time! Just around the corner from the house!
15 locals recommend
Painting with a Twist
115 N Tejon St
15 locals recommend
Painting Classes made easy. Usually wine & snacks served. Perfect way to spend a couple hours, relaxing & producing something creative at the same time! Just around the corner from the house!
Cinemark Carefree Circle And IMAX
3305 Cinema Point
51 locals recommend
Beautiful Public Golf Course close by
30 locals recommend
Patty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola St
30 locals recommend
Beautiful Public Golf Course close by
$25 for 2 hours of sheer relaxation in mineral water steamed in cedar barrels. Quintessential Colorado Chill!!
71 locals recommend
SunWater Spa
514 El Paso Blvd
71 locals recommend
$25 for 2 hours of sheer relaxation in mineral water steamed in cedar barrels. Quintessential Colorado Chill!!
I love this zoo!!! The giraffes are wonderful, as well as all the other critters you'll find there!!
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
569 locals recommend
I love this zoo!!! The giraffes are wonderful, as well as all the other critters you'll find there!!
Bring your quarters!!
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou Ave
166 locals recommend
Bring your quarters!!
Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center
4425 Arrowswest Dr
36 locals recommend
37 locals recommend
Overdrive Raceway
196 Spectrum Loop
37 locals recommend

Shopping

Great Outlet Mall about 40 minutes away ~ just north on I25 toward Denver
36 locals recommend
Express Factory Outlet
5050 Factory Shops Blvd
36 locals recommend
Great Outlet Mall about 40 minutes away ~ just north on I25 toward Denver
Dillard's, Macy's and tons more! About 10 minutes away
43 locals recommend
Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate Blvd
43 locals recommend
Dillard's, Macy's and tons more! About 10 minutes away
The Shops at Briargate is a beautiful, recently built walking mall featuring great stores ~ Banana Republic, J Crew, Anthropologie, etc. and Restaurants ~ P.F. Chang's, Maggianos, California Pizza Kitchen, Panera Bread Company & others!
6 locals recommend
Briargate
6 locals recommend
The Shops at Briargate is a beautiful, recently built walking mall featuring great stores ~ Banana Republic, J Crew, Anthropologie, etc. and Restaurants ~ P.F. Chang's, Maggianos, California Pizza Kitchen, Panera Bread Company & others!
We just acquired a Nordstrom Rack! Yay! Your One-Stop Shopping for Discounted High End Apparel! About 10 minutes from the house (right next to a Best Buy, Old Navy, DSW Shoes Store, Wholefoods & Chapel Hills Mall & Movie Theater)
Nordstrom Rack Chapel Hills East
7645 N Academy Blvd
We just acquired a Nordstrom Rack! Yay! Your One-Stop Shopping for Discounted High End Apparel! About 10 minutes from the house (right next to a Best Buy, Old Navy, DSW Shoes Store, Wholefoods & Chapel Hills Mall & Movie Theater)
Colorado Springs Flea Market
5225 E Platte Ave
24 locals recommend
Terra Verde Boutique
208 N Tejon St
24 locals recommend
EllyBLUE
2605 W Colorado Ave
25 locals recommend
Bass Pro Shops
13012 Bass Pro Dr
25 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
REI
1376 E Woodmen Rd
9 locals recommend

Food Scene

Wonderful Italian Restaurant in Old Colorado city. Delicious Food. Great Environment. Reasonably Priced.
127 locals recommend
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado Ave
127 locals recommend
Wonderful Italian Restaurant in Old Colorado city. Delicious Food. Great Environment. Reasonably Priced.
Salsa Brava ~ delicious flavors that aren't the typical "let's hide in a cheese sauce" fare
10 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Restaurant Group
9420 Briar Village Point
10 locals recommend
Salsa Brava ~ delicious flavors that aren't the typical "let's hide in a cheese sauce" fare
This Old World Pub has an authentic bar imported from England ~ along with a Piano Player every night that will belt out your favorite Sing-Along Tunes
83 locals recommend
The Golden Bee
1 Lake Ave
83 locals recommend
This Old World Pub has an authentic bar imported from England ~ along with a Piano Player every night that will belt out your favorite Sing-Along Tunes
Delicious food Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Just a couple minutes from the house. Homemade bakery fare and fantastic meals
58 locals recommend
Marigold Cafe & Bakery
4605 Centennial Blvd
58 locals recommend
Delicious food Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Just a couple minutes from the house. Homemade bakery fare and fantastic meals
Known for it's Mountain Flair, the resort can accommodate large groups, has a wonderful Sunday brunch, and gorgeous mountain views
11 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, A Dolce Resort
3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd
11 locals recommend
Known for it's Mountain Flair, the resort can accommodate large groups, has a wonderful Sunday brunch, and gorgeous mountain views
Just around the corner!
8 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
17 S Tejon St
8 locals recommend
Just around the corner!
Awesome Wood Fired Oven Pizza with great salads, and beer & wine selections ~ minutes from the house
10 locals recommend
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - University Village Colorado Springs
5214 N Nevada Ave
10 locals recommend
Awesome Wood Fired Oven Pizza with great salads, and beer & wine selections ~ minutes from the house
Old building in Downtown turned into a restaurant with an "Orlins" flare!
22 locals recommend
Springs Orleans
123 E Pikes Peak Ave
22 locals recommend
Old building in Downtown turned into a restaurant with an "Orlins" flare!
Awesome BBQ, fries & beer in Old Colorado City
129 locals recommend
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado Ave
129 locals recommend
Awesome BBQ, fries & beer in Old Colorado City
Great BBQ right around the corner! (walking distance!)
28 locals recommend
Bird Dog BBQ
5984 Stetson Hills Blvd
28 locals recommend
Great BBQ right around the corner! (walking distance!)
The Margaritas are famous here! And the food is good too! (Mexican Cuisine)
55 locals recommend
The Loop
965 Manitou Ave
55 locals recommend
The Margaritas are famous here! And the food is good too! (Mexican Cuisine)
An Irish Pub with lots of atmosphere ~ often has live music! You'll feel like you stepped over into Ireland!
76 locals recommend
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon St
76 locals recommend
An Irish Pub with lots of atmosphere ~ often has live music! You'll feel like you stepped over into Ireland!
Mexican, with a delicious flare & great atmosphere! Try sitting on the balcony to take in the Spectacular view of the Rockies right at your fingertips! Just a few minutes away
31 locals recommend
Hacienda Colorado
5246 N Nevada Ave
31 locals recommend
Mexican, with a delicious flare & great atmosphere! Try sitting on the balcony to take in the Spectacular view of the Rockies right at your fingertips! Just a few minutes away
There's one just at the bottom of the hill, about 1 minute away by car (just a few minute walk), or one in the King Soopers grocery store, just a couple minutes in the other direction...
51 locals recommend
Starbucks
7 S Tejon St
51 locals recommend
There's one just at the bottom of the hill, about 1 minute away by car (just a few minute walk), or one in the King Soopers grocery store, just a couple minutes in the other direction...
stop in for a quick and yummy breakfast, just a minute from the house
Einstein Bros. Bagels
2848 N Powers Blvd
stop in for a quick and yummy breakfast, just a minute from the house
Soooo good!!! Great price and close by
13 locals recommend
Eim Thai
1466 Garden of the Gods Rd
13 locals recommend
Soooo good!!! Great price and close by
Super yummy and great price! 5 minutes away
6 locals recommend
Zaika Indian Cuisine
4661 Centennial Blvd
6 locals recommend
Super yummy and great price! 5 minutes away

Arts & Culture

Plays, Music, Artwork, Classes ~ the Fine Arts Center has culture for everyone
145 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St
145 locals recommend
Plays, Music, Artwork, Classes ~ the Fine Arts Center has culture for everyone
Symphonies, Plays, Musicals, Ballet, & Opera ~ check the schedule to see what's playing at the time of your visit
57 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts
190 S Cascade Ave
57 locals recommend
Symphonies, Plays, Musicals, Ballet, & Opera ~ check the schedule to see what's playing at the time of your visit
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St
145 locals recommend