Ryan's Guide to Colorado Springs
My Favorite Parks
Seeing the beauty of the foothills is a must do in Colorado Springs!
Drive to the top for an easy and great view of the City and the Mountains. Or go on a hike. Very close to the house. Great dog park.
Less than 10 minute drive from the AirBnb.
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Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdDrive to the top for an easy and great view of the City and the Mountains. Or go on a hike. Very close to the house. Great dog park.
Less than 10 minute drive from the AirBnb.
Go on a hike or a bike. Take your dog for a walk and let them play at the great dog park. This park is in the foothills.
20 Minute Drive from the AirBnb.
Red Rock Canyon Trail
Red Rock Canyon TrailGo on a hike or a bike. Take your dog for a walk and let them play at the great dog park. This park is in the foothills.
20 Minute Drive from the AirBnb.
Drive the Canyon and pick a trail to hike. Great views of the mountains and the city. Look up trails on AllTrails App or use this link: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/colorado/north-cheyenne-canon-park
30 minute drive from the AirBnb.
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North Cheyenne Canyon Road
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadDrive the Canyon and pick a trail to hike. Great views of the mountains and the city. Look up trails on AllTrails App or use this link: https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/colorado/north-cheyenne-canon-park
30 minute drive from the AirBnb.
The best park in the city with a lake, paddleboarding, running and biking trails, a skate park, ice skating, velodrome, boating, and ball fields.
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Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak AveThe best park in the city with a lake, paddleboarding, running and biking trails, a skate park, ice skating, velodrome, boating, and ball fields.
Best dog park in town. Has a creek running through it for the dogs to play in as well.
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Bear Creek Dog Park
21st StreetBest dog park in town. Has a creek running through it for the dogs to play in as well.
My Favorite Restaurants
I like food, but mostly when its good.
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StGreat Burgers Downtown
Amazing flavor. The tapas are incredibly. There is even a speak easy in the back through an old bank vault. Great cocktails.
Mood Tapas Bar
218 N Tejon StAmazing flavor. The tapas are incredibly. There is even a speak easy in the back through an old bank vault. Great cocktails.
Really cool vibes. Speak Easy. You have to go through an old bank vault to enter it. Fantastic cocktails.
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District Elleven
218 N Tejon StReally cool vibes. Speak Easy. You have to go through an old bank vault to enter it. Fantastic cocktails.
If you want flavor and a famous chef and you aren't too concerned with cost, this is an amazing restaurant with tons of flavor and unique pairings.
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Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon StIf you want flavor and a famous chef and you aren't too concerned with cost, this is an amazing restaurant with tons of flavor and unique pairings.
COATI
514 S Tejon StCafeteria-style food trucks meet live music venue.
Fantastic fod and a great atmosphere. 4 restaurants to choose from and a cocktail bar. Outdoor and open seating.
The Well
315 East Pikes Peak AvenueFantastic fod and a great atmosphere. 4 restaurants to choose from and a cocktail bar. Outdoor and open seating.
A great burger and milkshake spot in an old converted Train Depot. You can still watch the trains go by 15 feet from the restaurant windows.
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Brakeman’s Burgers
10 South Sierra Madre StreetA great burger and milkshake spot in an old converted Train Depot. You can still watch the trains go by 15 feet from the restaurant windows.
Things To Do - Hot Spots
Fun Things to Do In Colorado Springs to get a feel for the City
Visit Garden of The Gods. Its our number one tourist attraction for a reason. Who cares if its touristy... its awesome.
Garden of Gods
Garden of GodsVisit Garden of The Gods. Its our number one tourist attraction for a reason. Who cares if its touristy... its awesome.
Go see where the Athletes Train and take a tour. https://www.teamusa.org/about-the-usoc/olympic-training-centers/csotc/tours
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaGo see where the Athletes Train and take a tour. https://www.teamusa.org/about-the-usoc/olympic-training-centers/csotc/tours
One of the tallest mountains in Colorado. See the city and other states with spectacular views. There is a highway to the top! Plan 2-3 hours round trip.
PRICES
Adult: $15 | Child (6-15): $5 | Carload up to 5 people: $50
https://www.pikes-peak.com/attractions/pikes-peak-americas-mountain/
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Pikes Peak Summit House
One of the tallest mountains in Colorado. See the city and other states with spectacular views. There is a highway to the top! Plan 2-3 hours round trip.
PRICES
Adult: $15 | Child (6-15): $5 | Carload up to 5 people: $50
https://www.pikes-peak.com/attractions/pikes-peak-americas-mountain/
SUP Colorado Springs
319 South Hancock AvenuePaddleboard on the Lake in Memorial Park! https://www.supcoloradosprings.com/
Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado AveKaraoke most weekend nights.
Great zoo on the side of a mountain. Feed Giraffes.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdGreat zoo on the side of a mountain. Feed Giraffes.
5 Star hotel that you can walk around. Eat at a restaurant. Take in the views.
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The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave5 Star hotel that you can walk around. Eat at a restaurant. Take in the views.
A museum all about the history of the Olympics.
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I-Museum ye-Olympic & Paralympic yase-US
200 S Sierra Madre StA museum all about the history of the Olympics.
Head downtown to see the local semi pro soccer team. There might even be a concert at this outdoor venue. https://www.switchbacksfc.com/
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Switchbacks Stadium
111 West Cimarron StreetHead downtown to see the local semi pro soccer team. There might even be a concert at this outdoor venue. https://www.switchbacksfc.com/
Museum about the history of Colorado Springs. Usually free Saturday mornings. https://www.cspm.org/
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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StMuseum about the history of Colorado Springs. Usually free Saturday mornings. https://www.cspm.org/
Lots of different guided trips. My favorite is biking down the road from the top of Pikes Peak.
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Adventures Out West
1335 Manitou AveLots of different guided trips. My favorite is biking down the road from the top of Pikes Peak.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdSee cliff dwellings 15 minutes away.
Explore the deep caves of Manitou.
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdExplore the deep caves of Manitou.
Ed Robson Arena
849 North Tejon StreetWatch the Colorado College Hockey team
Sightseeing
Eclectic town on the west side of Colorado Springs. Fun shops and restaurants.
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Manitou Springs
Eclectic town on the west side of Colorado Springs. Fun shops and restaurants.
Drive to the top of Colorado Springs' highest mountain. An awesome view waits for you. Along with a summit house with famous donuts.
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Pike's Peak Highway
Pikes Peak HighwayDrive to the top of Colorado Springs' highest mountain. An awesome view waits for you. Along with a summit house with famous donuts.
Beautiful views. A gondola ride across the gorge. Walk the bridge and look down if you dare.
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I-Royal Gorge Bridge nePark
4218 Co Rd 3ABeautiful views. A gondola ride across the gorge. Walk the bridge and look down if you dare.
Theatre or Shows
See a play or a show. https://www.pikespeakcenter.com/
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Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts
190 S Cascade AveSee a play or a show. https://www.pikespeakcenter.com/
See a play or look at the art. https://entcenterforthearts.org/
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Ent Center for the Arts
5225 N Nevada AveSee a play or look at the art. https://entcenterforthearts.org/
See a show or a concert. https://stargazerstheatre.com/upcoming-events/
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Stargazers Theater and Event Center
10 S Parkside DrSee a show or a concert. https://stargazerstheatre.com/upcoming-events/
See a show or a concert. https://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/
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I-World Arena
3185 Venetucci BlvdSee a show or a concert. https://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/
See a local show at a small town theater. Good times. https://themat.easy-ware-ticketing.com/events
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Millibo Art Theatre
1626 S Tejon StSee a local show at a small town theater. Good times. https://themat.easy-ware-ticketing.com/events
See a local production from a local group of actors. https://www.funkylittletheater.org/
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Funky Little Theater Company
1628 West Bijou StreetSee a local production from a local group of actors. https://www.funkylittletheater.org/
See a show or look at art. Maybe take an art class too. Wheel throwing pottery is a blast. https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/
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Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale StSee a show or look at art. Maybe take an art class too. Wheel throwing pottery is a blast. https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/
Breweries
A converted elementary school with a brewery, distillery, cocktail lounge, and three food options.
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Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveA converted elementary school with a brewery, distillery, cocktail lounge, and three food options.
Outdoor brewery with lots of space for activities and lounging. Right next to Garden of the Gods.
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Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods RoadOutdoor brewery with lots of space for activities and lounging. Right next to Garden of the Gods.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
PikeRide
This is a great bike share program set up by the city. You can rent a bike for $20/day or a monthly pass for $35. Check out PikeRide.org
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The INDY Things to DO
Check out the INDY newspaper's list of things to do while you are here. There are some great local events on this list.
https://www.csindy.com/
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Visit COS Things to Do
Check out the City's tourism page for some great ideas of things to do around town. https://www.visitcos.com/
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Peak Radar Things to Do
Give this a look to see different things going on in Colorado Springs. https://www.peakradar.com/