Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Parks & Nature
There's so much to discover in this heavenly park. You can walk the easy, paved paths, or go off on an adventure on some of the more challenging trails. There's something for everyone, for every season and for every mood.
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Isityalo sabaThixo
1805 N 30th StThere's so much to discover in this heavenly park. You can walk the easy, paved paths, or go off on an adventure on some of the more challenging trails. There's something for everyone, for every season and for every mood.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StThe views are simply breathtaking.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdArts & Culture
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdFun and innovative public library that offers everything from Tai Chi classes to 3-D machine/workmanship courses. And of course, books!
Pikes Peak Library District - Library 21c
1175 Chapel Hills DrFun and innovative public library that offers everything from Tai Chi classes to 3-D machine/workmanship courses. And of course, books!
Shopping
This is a mixed use space where you can shop for clothes from a small boutique as well as grab drinks and food from local businesses.
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Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveThis is a mixed use space where you can shop for clothes from a small boutique as well as grab drinks and food from local businesses.
Essentials
Safeway
3275 W Colorado AveAll the basics for groceries
This healthy grocery store offers a variety of fresh food, packaged food, supplements and more. It provides the feel of a small and local health food store
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Mountain Mama Natural Foods
1625 W Uintah StThis healthy grocery store offers a variety of fresh food, packaged food, supplements and more. It provides the feel of a small and local health food store
This is the go-to store for 100% organic produce. There are also plenty of other healthy packaged foods, a really nice bulk section with dried fruits, nuts and more. The cosmetics and supplements departments are equally impressive.
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Natural Grocers
7298 N Academy BlvdThis is the go-to store for 100% organic produce. There are also plenty of other healthy packaged foods, a really nice bulk section with dried fruits, nuts and more. The cosmetics and supplements departments are equally impressive.
Closest laundromat in case you need to do laundry during your stay. Less than 1/2 mile from the apartment, right on Colorado Avenue.
Old Colorado City Coin Laundry
Closest laundromat in case you need to do laundry during your stay. Less than 1/2 mile from the apartment, right on Colorado Avenue.
This Asian grocery store carries a wide variety of produce and packaged foods. From fresh coconuts, to jackfruit and traditional chinese herbs, this is the go-to grocery store for specialty items you can't always find in mainstream grocery stores. It's a bit of a drive - about 25 minutes away - but well worth it if you absolutely must have the items they carry!
Asian Pacific Market
615 Wooten RdThis Asian grocery store carries a wide variety of produce and packaged foods. From fresh coconuts, to jackfruit and traditional chinese herbs, this is the go-to grocery store for specialty items you can't always find in mainstream grocery stores. It's a bit of a drive - about 25 minutes away - but well worth it if you absolutely must have the items they carry!
Food Scene
5 minutes away from the apartment. It looks and feels like being home. Ingredients are homemade and tasty. They are known for their breakfast and brunch, but they also serve lunch and dinner. A nice neighborhood choice when you need comfort food.
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Meadow Muffins
2223 Colorado Ave5 minutes away from the apartment. It looks and feels like being home. Ingredients are homemade and tasty. They are known for their breakfast and brunch, but they also serve lunch and dinner. A nice neighborhood choice when you need comfort food.
15 minute drive away. This is an excellent choice for Mediterranean food (with a blend of influences from Turkey, Africa and Greece).
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Caspian Cafe
4375 Sinton Rd15 minute drive away. This is an excellent choice for Mediterranean food (with a blend of influences from Turkey, Africa and Greece).
The place to go for a truly stacked burger. Very simple menu that offers a veggie burger, onion-fried burger, and a stacked burger (which is the two previous burgers stacked on top of each other). Go with an empty stomach!
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The Green Line Grill
230 1/2 Pueblo AveThe place to go for a truly stacked burger. Very simple menu that offers a veggie burger, onion-fried burger, and a stacked burger (which is the two previous burgers stacked on top of each other). Go with an empty stomach!
Meals here can be be made vegetarian or with meat. Super friendly and authentic Ethiopian food (with Ethiopian owners) in the heart of Colorado Springs. Just a 5 minute drive from the apartment.
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Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant
2501 W Colorado AveMeals here can be be made vegetarian or with meat. Super friendly and authentic Ethiopian food (with Ethiopian owners) in the heart of Colorado Springs. Just a 5 minute drive from the apartment.
This bakery is gluten-free, wheat-free and nut-free AND it all tastes so delicious. Even if you're looking for gluten-free goods, this is still worth the trip! About 5-10 minute drive from the apartment.
Outside the Breadbox
2027 W Colorado AveThis bakery is gluten-free, wheat-free and nut-free AND it all tastes so delicious. Even if you're looking for gluten-free goods, this is still worth the trip! About 5-10 minute drive from the apartment.
Popular spot for breakfast and brunch, with gluten-free options available for many menu items.
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Urban Egg a daytime eatery
5925 Dublin BlvdPopular spot for breakfast and brunch, with gluten-free options available for many menu items.
Sightseeing
The founder of Colorado Springs, General William Jackson Palmer, built this English-style castle and it's definitely worth a visit. It's open to the public during weekdays and there are organized tours at specific times. 800 acres, 22 rooms and plenty of historical English style (all with the Colorado Springs backdrop!).
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Glen Eyrie Castle
The founder of Colorado Springs, General William Jackson Palmer, built this English-style castle and it's definitely worth a visit. It's open to the public during weekdays and there are organized tours at specific times. 800 acres, 22 rooms and plenty of historical English style (all with the Colorado Springs backdrop!).