Colorado Springs
Restaurants, breweries and cafes
Colorado Springs has an emerging food scene that is both grounded in a growing population but also the growing popularity of breweries and gastro pubs across Colorado.
This is one of our favorite brunch locations - the food is incredible, always seasonal favorites and also a great place to grab prepared to go options in their market.
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Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon StThis is one of our favorite brunch locations - the food is incredible, always seasonal favorites and also a great place to grab prepared to go options in their market.
want a cozy bar with great cocktails with an outdoor patios and amazing menu - this place is great for lunch with family or for a romantic date. It is casual, hip and authentically fun.
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Shuga's
702 S Cascade Avewant a cozy bar with great cocktails with an outdoor patios and amazing menu - this place is great for lunch with family or for a romantic date. It is casual, hip and authentically fun.
This is one of our favorites - it has a great balance of healthy food options, delicious cocktails, and amazing desserts - brunch, lunch or dinner, this is a great option.
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Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou AveThis is one of our favorites - it has a great balance of healthy food options, delicious cocktails, and amazing desserts - brunch, lunch or dinner, this is a great option.
This is the best coffee in Colorado Springs, in my opinion and is the coffee we stock in the at home coffee station. An additional bonus is that it is only a few blocks from the house!
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SwitchBack Coffee Roasters
330 N Institute StThis is the best coffee in Colorado Springs, in my opinion and is the coffee we stock in the at home coffee station. An additional bonus is that it is only a few blocks from the house!
This is by far our favorite spot for pizza and gelato - do yourself a favor and eat here. You won’t regret it. It is also walking distance from house !
Stellina Pizza Cafe
This is by far our favorite spot for pizza and gelato - do yourself a favor and eat here. You won’t regret it. It is also walking distance from house !
Hikes
Colorado Springs is where the desert plateau of New Mexico, the flat agricultural lands of the mid-west collide with the rockies . We have selected some hikes that are both for the avid hiker and the hate the hiker, love the view at the top types and everyone in-between!
This is about ten minutes from the house and has tons of amazing views and fun trails - both for the avid hiker and none. The naturally occurring rock formations are both breathtaking and inspiring.
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Garden of the Gods Park
3105 Gateway RdThis is about ten minutes from the house and has tons of amazing views and fun trails - both for the avid hiker and none. The naturally occurring rock formations are both breathtaking and inspiring.
We love the mesa greenlee red rock canyon loop trail. Experience this 1.8-mile loop trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StWe love the mesa greenlee red rock canyon loop trail. Experience this 1.8-mile loop trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
This Intermediate hike is great for all seasons as it winds by a beautiful mountain river that you can take a dip in during hot summer days or see amazing ice formations in winter months
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Indlela Yezibho Zesibho
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadThis Intermediate hike is great for all seasons as it winds by a beautiful mountain river that you can take a dip in during hot summer days or see amazing ice formations in winter months
Try this 4.0-mile out-and-back trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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Mt Cutler and Muscoco Trailhead
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadTry this 4.0-mile out-and-back trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Workout/ Fitness
For those serious fitness buffs, this is the place for you. The massive elevation change, endless stairs and great view at the top is a fun pick for the brave
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Manitou Incline
For those serious fitness buffs, this is the place for you. The massive elevation change, endless stairs and great view at the top is a fun pick for the brave
Neighborhoods
This is one of our favorite spots for two reasons: the soaking tubs at Sun Water spa which uses the famous mineral waters of the region to fill their amazing outdoor cedar tubs. Also, in the warmer months the penny arcade is a blast. It has vintage games and is a fun visit for all ages. We recommend the horse races!
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Manitou Springs
This is one of our favorite spots for two reasons: the soaking tubs at Sun Water spa which uses the famous mineral waters of the region to fill their amazing outdoor cedar tubs. Also, in the warmer months the penny arcade is a blast. It has vintage games and is a fun visit for all ages. We recommend the horse races!
Fun Activities
We take all our guests here - the horse races is the best!
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Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveWe take all our guests here - the horse races is the best!
Great experience for all - tons of fun hands on fun!
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I-Museum ye-Olympic & Paralympic yase-US
200 S Sierra Madre StGreat experience for all - tons of fun hands on fun!
This is one of our all time favorite local hot springs . All the tubs are feed with the mineral water that makes Manitou Springs famous. Please make a reservation.
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SunWater Spa
514 El Paso BlvdThis is one of our all time favorite local hot springs . All the tubs are feed with the mineral water that makes Manitou Springs famous. Please make a reservation.
A local favorite for generations - this Christmas themed amusement park is one of a kind!
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North Pole Colorado Santa's Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwyA local favorite for generations - this Christmas themed amusement park is one of a kind!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is about sharing the wonders of the natural world with kids of all ages . Named #3 Best Zoo in North America by USA TODAY because of its unique mountain views.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdCheyenne Mountain Zoo is about sharing the wonders of the natural world with kids of all ages . Named #3 Best Zoo in North America by USA TODAY because of its unique mountain views.
Sightseeing
Pikes Peak is the only 14,000 ft mountain that you can drive to the top of and believe it or not at the top is a wonderful donut shop with obviously the best views of both the rest of the Front Range and the entire Colorado Springs. The trip up can be quite harrowing in terms of elevation change and road conditions so beware!
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Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak HwyPikes Peak is the only 14,000 ft mountain that you can drive to the top of and believe it or not at the top is a wonderful donut shop with obviously the best views of both the rest of the Front Range and the entire Colorado Springs. The trip up can be quite harrowing in terms of elevation change and road conditions so beware!
Pikes Peak, known as America’s Mountain, is the star attraction, but the journey along the way is full of show-stopping moments. You will never forget this 3.5 hour round trip journey and your first glimpse of the Summit. Tickets required.
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenuePikes Peak, known as America’s Mountain, is the star attraction, but the journey along the way is full of show-stopping moments. You will never forget this 3.5 hour round trip journey and your first glimpse of the Summit. Tickets required.
This is one of our favorite day trips from Colorado Springs and is a bit of a locals secret. Please pack lunch though because there is not a lot of restaurants in the areas.
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I-Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine RdThis is one of our favorite day trips from Colorado Springs and is a bit of a locals secret. Please pack lunch though because there is not a lot of restaurants in the areas.
Shops
This our overall favorite shop that full unique, local and handmade items. And their card selection is amazing. Tell them that Rachel and Dez sent you for special treatment!
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Ladyfingers Letterpress
113 E Bijou StThis our overall favorite shop that full unique, local and handmade items. And their card selection is amazing. Tell them that Rachel and Dez sent you for special treatment!