Sightseeing
A great first place to visit while adjusting to altitude. Can just drive the loop or get out and walk the many paths.
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Isityalo sabaThixo
1805 N 30th StA great first place to visit while adjusting to altitude. Can just drive the loop or get out and walk the many paths.
Excellent place for hiking for all ages and abilities!
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StExcellent place for hiking for all ages and abilities!
Located east of Colorado Springs, this is a unique and fascinating place to explore. Fun for kids, families, and people of all ages.
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I-Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine RdLocated east of Colorado Springs, this is a unique and fascinating place to explore. Fun for kids, families, and people of all ages.
Fun to hike and beautiful mountain scenery. Be aware of limited parking.
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Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadFun to hike and beautiful mountain scenery. Be aware of limited parking.
The world highest altitude zoo! A unique and fun zoo - and make sure to feed the giraffes!
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThe world highest altitude zoo! A unique and fun zoo - and make sure to feed the giraffes!
Ute Valley Park
1705 Vindicator DrGreat hiking trails for all ages.
I-Museum ye-Olympic & Paralympic yase-US
200 S Sierra Madre StAn incredibly sight to see, but it's about an hour and a half drive from Colorado Springs.
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I-Royal Gorge Bridge nePark
4218 Co Rd 3AAn incredibly sight to see, but it's about an hour and a half drive from Colorado Springs.
A large sporting goods store with an indoor ferris wheel, cafe, arcade, and much more.
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SCHEELS
1226 Interquest PkwyA large sporting goods store with an indoor ferris wheel, cafe, arcade, and much more.
A smaller, but fun climb that is great for scrambling - either for hiking or mountain biking.
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Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdA smaller, but fun climb that is great for scrambling - either for hiking or mountain biking.
An old historic castle on the ground of the Navigators. You can't walk around on property unless you're staying at the castle, but you can drive through the property to the books store and coffee shop, allowing you to see the castle. The castle also offers tours.
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Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StAn old historic castle on the ground of the Navigators. You can't walk around on property unless you're staying at the castle, but you can drive through the property to the books store and coffee shop, allowing you to see the castle. The castle also offers tours.
U.S. Air Force Academy
Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak AveA nearby beautiful park and lake to walk around.
Beautiful scenic falls - but does cost $ for entry.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdBeautiful scenic falls - but does cost $ for entry.
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
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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
Food scene
Tucked back in Garden of the Gods, the Trading Post is an old Indian Trading Post that is great for souvenir shopping, along with a restaurant and coffee shop.
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Garden of the Gods Trading Post
324 Beckers LnTucked back in Garden of the Gods, the Trading Post is an old Indian Trading Post that is great for souvenir shopping, along with a restaurant and coffee shop.
Wayfinder Coffee Co.
6140 Austin Bluffs PkwyFun and unique coffee shop
Great night time outing with friends for local live music and dining.
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Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers
13071 Bass Pro DrGreat night time outing with friends for local live music and dining.
Local favorite restaurant that was featured on the Food Network.
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The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StLocal favorite restaurant that was featured on the Food Network.
High tea at the Miramont castle! Such a fun experience with a small group. Reservations required.
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I-Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill AveHigh tea at the Miramont castle! Such a fun experience with a small group. Reservations required.
One of the oldest parts of the city, great for shopping and dining.
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Old Colorado City
One of the oldest parts of the city, great for shopping and dining.
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StA local favorite ice cream shop
Lily Donuts & Drinks AKA Donuts & Noodles
7607 North Union BoulevardDelicious donuts!
Looking for a date night? Mona Lisa is a great fondue restaurant!
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Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
733 Manitou AveLooking for a date night? Mona Lisa is a great fondue restaurant!
SwitchBack Coffee Roasters
330 N Institute StGood coffee shop nearby the house
Brass Brewing Co.
318 E Colorado AveGreat pizza! A little further north, but great pizza and they offer a good gluten free version as well!
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Walter's 303 Pizzeria & Publik House - Flying Horse
2690 North Gate BlvdGreat pizza! A little further north, but great pizza and they offer a good gluten free version as well!
A unique and fun underground restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs(a little higher end in price)!
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The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StA unique and fun underground restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs(a little higher end in price)!
City/town information
Fun mountain town for souvenir shopping and dining.
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Manitou Springs
Fun mountain town for souvenir shopping and dining.
Cute mountain town and a breathtaking drive to get there. There's also a dinosaur museum in the town.
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Woodland Park
Cute mountain town and a breathtaking drive to get there. There's also a dinosaur museum in the town.
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Bhukisha ngaphambi kokuba uhambe
Preparing for altitude.
Most people adjust to altitude in a day or two if they drink plenty of water and take things slow as they adjust. A day or two before arriving, it's helpful to drink a lot of water to help oxygenate the blood. Once you arrive, continue drinking a LOT of water and limit dehydrating activities. Choose activities that are less strenuous at the beginning of the trip and increase to higher altitude and more strenuous activities once your body has adjusted. If needed, small cans of oxygen can be purchased at Walmart or sporting goods stores.
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Pack for warm and cool weather
One thing about Colorado Springs - the sun is HOT. Because we are so close to the sun, the daytime can be fairly warm in the winter and quite hot in the summer (although not humid). However, no matter how hot the daytime is, it almost always gets quite cool/cold in the early morning and evening/night. The weather can also change very quickly, so be prepared for warm/cold weather.
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Protect from the sun!
As I said, we are very close to the sun in Colorado Springs and it's very easy to get burned. Regardless of temperature, be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, and water (especially when hiking).