Guidebook for Colorado Springs

Stephanie
Guidebook for Colorado Springs

Sightseeing

A historic resort with old-world charm with a beautiful pond, fountains, paddle boats, swans, 5 fantastic restaurants, and luxury and mountain landscape. You feel like you've escaped to Switzerland!
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave
164 locals recommend
A historic resort with old-world charm with a beautiful pond, fountains, paddle boats, swans, 5 fantastic restaurants, and luxury and mountain landscape. You feel like you've escaped to Switzerland!
Hiking and beautiful landscape right around the corner from your cottage!
339 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
339 locals recommend
Hiking and beautiful landscape right around the corner from your cottage!
One of the neatest Zoo's I've visited. Bring the right walking shoes....it's tucked up in the mountains, so lots of hills to scale!
55 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
55 locals recommend
One of the neatest Zoo's I've visited. Bring the right walking shoes....it's tucked up in the mountains, so lots of hills to scale!
Manitou Springs is a vibrant artisan community, home to world class art, music, theater and sidewalk sculpture displays. The Historic District is lined with unique art galleries, and restaurants.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs is a vibrant artisan community, home to world class art, music, theater and sidewalk sculpture displays. The Historic District is lined with unique art galleries, and restaurants.
There is a reason this FREE National Natural Landmark is the most photographed landscapes ever. Dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations is a must see! Plan to park and walk.
1172 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
1172 locals recommend
There is a reason this FREE National Natural Landmark is the most photographed landscapes ever. Dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations is a must see! Plan to park and walk.
This Open Space is a hidden gem just south of Highway 24. The park is dog friendly, kid friendly, stroller friendly, and has beautiful vistas of Manitou, Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. Super photos!
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High St
430 locals recommend
This Open Space is a hidden gem just south of Highway 24. The park is dog friendly, kid friendly, stroller friendly, and has beautiful vistas of Manitou, Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. Super photos!
Great hiking! The Visitor Center offers free maps, bird watching, exhibits and dioramas, books and videos. A seasonal Butterfly Exhibit, and Helen and Seven Falls are close. Picnic tables available.
19 locals recommend
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd
19 locals recommend
Great hiking! The Visitor Center offers free maps, bird watching, exhibits and dioramas, books and videos. A seasonal Butterfly Exhibit, and Helen and Seven Falls are close. Picnic tables available.
Not so we’ll known or traveled hiking trail. It’s more like a neighborhood secret, but well marked and just up the street from the cottage!
114 locals recommend
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd
114 locals recommend
Not so we’ll known or traveled hiking trail. It’s more like a neighborhood secret, but well marked and just up the street from the cottage!

Grocery Stores & Essentials

Food, beer & wine, toiletries, etc.
44 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
7298 N Academy Blvd
44 locals recommend
36 locals recommend
Safeway
1920 S Nevada Ave
36 locals recommend
Better selection and a nicer shopping experience than Safeway
179 locals recommend
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills Blvd
179 locals recommend
Better selection and a nicer shopping experience than Safeway
I ❤️ this store! Grand opening was in Aug 2023. A beautiful shopping experience.
Sprouts Farmers Market
I ❤️ this store! Grand opening was in Aug 2023. A beautiful shopping experience.

Food Scene

Upscale, great steaks and cool ambiance all in walking distance from house.
33 locals recommend
Prime25
1605 S Tejon St
33 locals recommend
Upscale, great steaks and cool ambiance all in walking distance from house.
All things wonderful like great ambiance, java, wine/full bar, baked goods, music and movies, etc. All within walking distance from my house.
34 locals recommend
Principal's Office
1604 S Cascade Ave
34 locals recommend
All things wonderful like great ambiance, java, wine/full bar, baked goods, music and movies, etc. All within walking distance from my house.
My personal Favorite for yummy pasta at a reasonable price. Get the dinner portion --it makes two meals.
29 locals recommend
Rasta Pasta
405 N Tejon St
29 locals recommend
My personal Favorite for yummy pasta at a reasonable price. Get the dinner portion --it makes two meals.
Get here early! This is a favorite place and has a full menu until 1:30 AM. A cool vibe, great food and fantastic service.
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon St
243 locals recommend
Get here early! This is a favorite place and has a full menu until 1:30 AM. A cool vibe, great food and fantastic service.
Great coffees, outdoor seating, craft beers and wine and live music. Super cool place!
96 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Meeting House
401 N Tejon St
96 locals recommend
Great coffees, outdoor seating, craft beers and wine and live music. Super cool place!
LOVE this menu! Live music some nights. Craft beers and a jumping time. It gets loud so don't go if you need a quiet place to talk.
80 locals recommend
503W
503 W Colorado Ave
80 locals recommend
LOVE this menu! Live music some nights. Craft beers and a jumping time. It gets loud so don't go if you need a quiet place to talk.
Wow!! Amazing food and a fantastic story of a boy (the chef) who's dad died at 10, mom wound up in prison and he worked in restaurants at age 14 so he knew he'd have a next meal. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
48 locals recommend
Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon St
48 locals recommend
Wow!! Amazing food and a fantastic story of a boy (the chef) who's dad died at 10, mom wound up in prison and he worked in restaurants at age 14 so he knew he'd have a next meal. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Family Dining, good prices and friendly atmosphere.
20 locals recommend
Panino's Westside
1721 S 8th St
20 locals recommend
Family Dining, good prices and friendly atmosphere.
Good Italian food and reasonably priced. It's busy so call ahead.
127 locals recommend
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado Ave
127 locals recommend
Good Italian food and reasonably priced. It's busy so call ahead.
Fantastic service, menu (seafood) and a happy hour before 5PM. Nice ambiance and the owner will most likely greet you in the parking lot to welcome you in. Excellent food on the higher end. ** Special occasions for us
23 locals recommend
Carlos' Bistro
1025 S 21st St
23 locals recommend
Fantastic service, menu (seafood) and a happy hour before 5PM. Nice ambiance and the owner will most likely greet you in the parking lot to welcome you in. Excellent food on the higher end. ** Special occasions for us
Walking distance from cottage! Authentic German food. Fun atmosphere.
66 locals recommend
Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona Ave
66 locals recommend
Walking distance from cottage! Authentic German food. Fun atmosphere.
Indian food is great, but I find their prices a bit high. Close to cottage.
23 locals recommend
Little Nepal: Indian Restaurant & Bar
1747 S 8th St
23 locals recommend
Indian food is great, but I find their prices a bit high. Close to cottage.
Cool vibe, happy hour and interesting menu!!
30 locals recommend
Streetcar 520
520 S Tejon St
30 locals recommend
Cool vibe, happy hour and interesting menu!!
Hands down the BEST Mediterranean food. They catered our wedding. Yummm. Reasonable too!
Taste of Jerusalem Cafe
15 E Bijou St
Hands down the BEST Mediterranean food. They catered our wedding. Yummm. Reasonable too!
A MUST but make your reservations well in advance. Piano player after 7 pm, excellent food, craft beers and lots of singing and F U N!
83 locals recommend
The Golden Bee
1 Lake Ave
83 locals recommend
A MUST but make your reservations well in advance. Piano player after 7 pm, excellent food, craft beers and lots of singing and F U N!
Finer dining menu, but not atmosphere. Pretty great food.
10 locals recommend
Joseph's Fine Dining
1603 S 8th St
10 locals recommend
Finer dining menu, but not atmosphere. Pretty great food.
Ranked the top breakfast spot! Excellent food, service, prices and value! Get there early or expect to was it a bit. It’s worth it.
41 locals recommend
Omelette Parlor
900 E Fillmore St
41 locals recommend
Ranked the top breakfast spot! Excellent food, service, prices and value! Get there early or expect to was it a bit. It’s worth it.
Wowee!! Worth the caloric intake. Fluffy, huge biscuits smothered with gravy & sausage. Come hungry...BIG portions.
115 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon St
115 locals recommend
Wowee!! Worth the caloric intake. Fluffy, huge biscuits smothered with gravy & sausage. Come hungry...BIG portions.
Fresh, organic, healthy bowls and dishes with excellent service, reasonable prices and a great outdoor patio to soak up the sun.
104 locals recommend
Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou Ave
104 locals recommend
Fresh, organic, healthy bowls and dishes with excellent service, reasonable prices and a great outdoor patio to soak up the sun.
Cool atmosphere (same owner as Rabbit Hole) with seafood dishes. Good salads and friendly service. Hard to locate at first visit. There is a parking garage across the street for a few dollars.
34 locals recommend
Bonny and Read
101 N Tejon St
34 locals recommend
Cool atmosphere (same owner as Rabbit Hole) with seafood dishes. Good salads and friendly service. Hard to locate at first visit. There is a parking garage across the street for a few dollars.

Coffee/Food

One of my favorite places for a great cup of coffee, glass of wine and to pick up a artistic greeting card and coconut macaroon. Yumm! The restaurant next door- Poor Richards, shares the space and has the most amazing slice of pizza, fresh salads and soups of the day. Plan on metered parking in front OR park on Tejon where there are no meters and walk over.
Cute coffee spot for locals. Great food and located by Stratton Open Space hiking trails....my favorite!
36 locals recommend
Sacred Ground Cafe
1801 Cheyenne Blvd
36 locals recommend
Cute coffee spot for locals. Great food and located by Stratton Open Space hiking trails....my favorite!
Good breakfast at a super price. Great serving staff and fast!
15 locals recommend
Omelets Etc
1616 S 8th St
15 locals recommend
Good breakfast at a super price. Great serving staff and fast!
One of my favorite spots for
20 locals recommend
Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar
322 N Tejon St
20 locals recommend
One of my favorite spots for

Cool Bar w/Food

Small plates, cocktails, drinks, great outdoor seating and a great vibe hang-out.
160 locals recommend
Shuga's
702 S Cascade Ave
160 locals recommend
Small plates, cocktails, drinks, great outdoor seating and a great vibe hang-out.
Walking distance from cottage-- Live music, and exceptional whiskey!
37 locals recommend
Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade Ave
37 locals recommend
Walking distance from cottage-- Live music, and exceptional whiskey!
Walking distance from cottage-- food, brew and lively atmosphere!
106 locals recommend
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave
106 locals recommend
Walking distance from cottage-- food, brew and lively atmosphere!
Local pub-- eclectic both the people and drinks.
51 locals recommend
Burrowing Owl
1791 S 8th St
51 locals recommend
Local pub-- eclectic both the people and drinks.