Elevate Hospitality | Colorado Springs Guidebook
Food Scene
It's not authentic, but it is really really good. Mexican with a gourmet American flair. Very close to home.
20 locals recommend
Salsa on the Rock Fresh Mexican Grill
802 Village Center DrIt's not authentic, but it is really really good. Mexican with a gourmet American flair. Very close to home.
Great neighborhood Thai Food. Cozy atmosphere, good service and great stir fry's. You have to try the Tom Kha Gai soup. Will do GF upon request.
19 locals recommend
Narai Thai Restaurant
805 Village Center DrGreat neighborhood Thai Food. Cozy atmosphere, good service and great stir fry's. You have to try the Tom Kha Gai soup. Will do GF upon request.
Eim Thai
1466 Garden of the Gods RdGreat Thai Food. Some of the best Pad Thai around.
Bingo Burger - Colorado Springs
132 N Tejon StGreat local burgers.
Brewery and restuarant. Inside you will find a community house with a brewery, coffee bar, and whisky bar downstairs.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveBrewery and restuarant. Inside you will find a community house with a brewery, coffee bar, and whisky bar downstairs.
Good food and great wines. They serve 3 oz pours if you want to try a few. Live music some nights of the week. Bookstore and toy store attached. Part of the Poor Richard's complex (see Shopping).
20 locals recommend
Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar
322 N Tejon StGood food and great wines. They serve 3 oz pours if you want to try a few. Live music some nights of the week. Bookstore and toy store attached. Part of the Poor Richard's complex (see Shopping).
Upbeat modern coffeehouse with a bit of throwback decor. Some of the best coffee can be found here.
73 locals recommend
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveUpbeat modern coffeehouse with a bit of throwback decor. Some of the best coffee can be found here.
Some of the best Benedict's in town! If you are a foodie this is your spot. Go early because it's popular.
85 locals recommend
Urban Egg a daytime eatery
5925 Dublin BlvdSome of the best Benedict's in town! If you are a foodie this is your spot. Go early because it's popular.
Hearty, satisfying, filling. Your waiter will probably have tattoos. This award winning diner is a cash-only local attraction with huge plates and the best green chili you've ever had.
60 locals recommend
King's Chef Diner
131 E Bijou StHearty, satisfying, filling. Your waiter will probably have tattoos. This award winning diner is a cash-only local attraction with huge plates and the best green chili you've ever had.
Very charming locally owned Ethiopian restaurant. Run by Chef Maya with passion. She's quite philosophical - take a look at the art and sayings on the walls and in the restrooms. If you get lucky you'll meet her and her lovely daughter. If you like ethnic food you won't wan to miss this. Schedule at least 2 hours because things move slow.
21 locals recommend
Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant
2501 W Colorado AveVery charming locally owned Ethiopian restaurant. Run by Chef Maya with passion. She's quite philosophical - take a look at the art and sayings on the walls and in the restrooms. If you get lucky you'll meet her and her lovely daughter. If you like ethnic food you won't wan to miss this. Schedule at least 2 hours because things move slow.
Wine bar with good eats. Park down here and walk around the strip and enjoy some good drinks and food.
9 locals recommend
2South Food + Wine Bar
2 S 25th StWine bar with good eats. Park down here and walk around the strip and enjoy some good drinks and food.
Good down-home Mexican Cuisine. The food is decent but the real attraction is the margaritas. They are LEGIT. Be prepared to call an Uber.
11 locals recommend
Jorge's Restaurant
2427 Colorado AveGood down-home Mexican Cuisine. The food is decent but the real attraction is the margaritas. They are LEGIT. Be prepared to call an Uber.
Mexican food with a creekside patio. Get the Molcajete Bowl (spicy and delicious).
51 locals recommend
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveMexican food with a creekside patio. Get the Molcajete Bowl (spicy and delicious).
Great hole in the wall! My (Josh) favorite Thai food in town (and I've tried most of them). Atmosphere is OK but the food is scrumptious. Try the Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Green Curry, Ginger Chicken. Lunch specials are very affordable.
8 locals recommend
CHAANG THAI
7525 N Academy BlvdGreat hole in the wall! My (Josh) favorite Thai food in town (and I've tried most of them). Atmosphere is OK but the food is scrumptious. Try the Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Green Curry, Ginger Chicken. Lunch specials are very affordable.
Who doesn't like a good French bistro? Very popular west-side local restaurant. Reservations recommended.
58 locals recommend
Marigold Cafe & Bakery
4605 Centennial BlvdWho doesn't like a good French bistro? Very popular west-side local restaurant. Reservations recommended.
Creative, locally owned fine dining restaurant. Some of the best food in Colorado Springs. Eclectic menu that changes every week. They do a wonderful Sunday Brunch too.
26 locals recommend
The Margarita at Pine Creek
7350 Pine Creek RdCreative, locally owned fine dining restaurant. Some of the best food in Colorado Springs. Eclectic menu that changes every week. They do a wonderful Sunday Brunch too.
S L O W food. The most DELICIOUS local and sustainably sourced food, prepared in house from scratch. It's so good!! Artsy ambiance that errs on the granola side. They have a globally inspired menu - the Senegalese vegetables are amazing. They have a great breakfast and phenomenal dinner. I'd recommend a reservation. This is my (Virginia) favorite place in the Colorado Springs area. You must go!
104 locals recommend
Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou AveS L O W food. The most DELICIOUS local and sustainably sourced food, prepared in house from scratch. It's so good!! Artsy ambiance that errs on the granola side. They have a globally inspired menu - the Senegalese vegetables are amazing. They have a great breakfast and phenomenal dinner. I'd recommend a reservation. This is my (Virginia) favorite place in the Colorado Springs area. You must go!
Entirely gluten free tapas restaurant. Good selection of Spanish wines. Very affordable for tapas. Try the chocolate toast!
59 locals recommend
TAPAteria
2607 W Colorado AveEntirely gluten free tapas restaurant. Good selection of Spanish wines. Very affordable for tapas. Try the chocolate toast!
Drinks & Nightlife
Gastropub. Excellent beverage selection, hipster drinks and creative eats.
84 locals recommend
Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon StGastropub. Excellent beverage selection, hipster drinks and creative eats.
If you're really into unique craft brews you have to go here. Atmosphere is great, beer selection is excellent, appetizers are great, SERVICE is not so great. Most of the servers are grungy and some are grumpy BUT if you're chill and want to explore some good beers this is a must-visit.
46 locals recommend
Trinity Brewing
1466 Garden of the Gods RdIf you're really into unique craft brews you have to go here. Atmosphere is great, beer selection is excellent, appetizers are great, SERVICE is not so great. Most of the servers are grungy and some are grumpy BUT if you're chill and want to explore some good beers this is a must-visit.
Local brewery with good quality tap options. They don't serve food. Just a place to pop in and try some good beer. Todd is the owner and was an Army tank artillery. He named the place after the red leg you get from firing artillery rounds out of a tank cannon. There's usually a food truck in the parking lot at night.
50 locals recommend
Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods RoadLocal brewery with good quality tap options. They don't serve food. Just a place to pop in and try some good beer. Todd is the owner and was an Army tank artillery. He named the place after the red leg you get from firing artillery rounds out of a tank cannon. There's usually a food truck in the parking lot at night.
Great local distillery and food. Try the Axe & Oak burger as well as their Tobacco Old Fashioned.
37 locals recommend
Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade AveGreat local distillery and food. Try the Axe & Oak burger as well as their Tobacco Old Fashioned.
Smooth local beers and a fantastic setting. Don't miss this spot at Ivywild if you like local attractions.
106 locals recommend
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveSmooth local beers and a fantastic setting. Don't miss this spot at Ivywild if you like local attractions.
I'm not sure if this belongs in the nightlife section or food. It's a great coffee shop with food, beer, wine, cider, kombucha, and a fun hipster atmosphere.
96 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Meeting House
401 N Tejon StI'm not sure if this belongs in the nightlife section or food. It's a great coffee shop with food, beer, wine, cider, kombucha, and a fun hipster atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
THE MOST iconic park in Colorado Springs. Free to the public and great for hikes, biking, sightseeing, rock climbing. AWESOME rock formations!
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdTHE MOST iconic park in Colorado Springs. Free to the public and great for hikes, biking, sightseeing, rock climbing. AWESOME rock formations!
Hiking, trail running, biking, bouldering are what you do here. Excellent variation of terrain and views. You can do 7 mile loops in here or take shorter trails.
16 locals recommend
Ute Valley Park Entrance
1645 Vindicator DrHiking, trail running, biking, bouldering are what you do here. Excellent variation of terrain and views. You can do 7 mile loops in here or take shorter trails.
Free park. Miles of trails and lots of great slab for sport/trad climbers. Beautiful red rock trails. Great for hiking/biking/climbing.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StFree park. Miles of trails and lots of great slab for sport/trad climbers. Beautiful red rock trails. Great for hiking/biking/climbing.
Looking for a workout? This trailhead is a local spot with a nice 1.5 mile climb. Complete the 6-7 mile loop or head back down after the climb. Transition from desert to forest in a short distance and see some beauty.
34 locals recommend
Section 16 Trailhead
Gold Camp RoadLooking for a workout? This trailhead is a local spot with a nice 1.5 mile climb. Complete the 6-7 mile loop or head back down after the climb. Transition from desert to forest in a short distance and see some beauty.
The most iconic hike in Colorado Springs (technically Manitou). This 1 mile climb is over 2,000 vertical feet. Consider it the stairway to heaven. Take Barr Trail back down or keep going to the top of Pikes Peak. Paid street parking and watch out for the Cog Railway parking (does not share)
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineThe most iconic hike in Colorado Springs (technically Manitou). This 1 mile climb is over 2,000 vertical feet. Consider it the stairway to heaven. Take Barr Trail back down or keep going to the top of Pikes Peak. Paid street parking and watch out for the Cog Railway parking (does not share)
Miles of hiking/biking to be done in here. Trails are rated by difficulty and the views from the top mesa are beautiful.
176 locals recommend
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdMiles of hiking/biking to be done in here. Trails are rated by difficulty and the views from the top mesa are beautiful.
Great hike, a little tricky to find the top but you don't have to summit the peak. These trails connect back to the house if you can find your way. ADDRESS IS 3786 W Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (Air BNB keeps redirecting to the wrong address).
21 locals recommend
Blodgett Peak Open Space
3786 W Woodmen RdGreat hike, a little tricky to find the top but you don't have to summit the peak. These trails connect back to the house if you can find your way. ADDRESS IS 3786 W Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (Air BNB keeps redirecting to the wrong address).
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdThis one costs money but it's a beautiful hike.
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueCable Car to the top of Pikes Peak (over 14,000 feet).
Arts & Culture
http://www.pikespeakcenter.com
Concert Hall for performing arts.
57 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts
190 S Cascade Avehttp://www.pikespeakcenter.com
Concert Hall for performing arts.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale StColorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StGreat for local history!
Shopping
REI
1376 E Woodmen RdOutdoor gear and clothing.
Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate Blvd Many major chains.
As upscale as Colorado Springs gets. Banana Republic, Sephora, Anthropologie, Francesca's, Victoria's Secret, Pottery Barn, etc.
110 locals recommend
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyAs upscale as Colorado Springs gets. Banana Republic, Sephora, Anthropologie, Francesca's, Victoria's Secret, Pottery Barn, etc.
Unique and spacious boutique, earthy style, caters to 40+ women. Really unique pieces. Fairly pricey. Fun for window shopping at least, lots to explore! Fun books and miscellaneous in the back.
24 locals recommend
Terra Verde Boutique
208 N Tejon StUnique and spacious boutique, earthy style, caters to 40+ women. Really unique pieces. Fairly pricey. Fun for window shopping at least, lots to explore! Fun books and miscellaneous in the back.
Fab'rik Colorado Springs
5278 N Nevada AveLocally owned women's boutique. Close by!
Consignment store whose profits benefit the abolition of human trafficking. Caters to teens and 20 somethings.
Seven Status
Consignment store whose profits benefit the abolition of human trafficking. Caters to teens and 20 somethings.
The Poor Richard's complex is great! In one building divided into four sections are a bookstore, a cafe/wine bar, a toy store and a restaurant. The bookstore has progressive reads, local stuff, leather journals, etc. The toy store has lots of classic toys - probably some of the ones from when you were a kid!
33 locals recommend
Poor Richard's Bookstore
320 N Tejon StThe Poor Richard's complex is great! In one building divided into four sections are a bookstore, a cafe/wine bar, a toy store and a restaurant. The bookstore has progressive reads, local stuff, leather journals, etc. The toy store has lots of classic toys - probably some of the ones from when you were a kid!
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
324 Beckers LnSouvenirs
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
1730 Dublin BlvdGreat prices on produce and deli.
Natural Grocers
7298 N Academy BlvdNeed supplements or specialty health-foods? This is your spot.
Safeway
7055 Austin Bluffs PkwyClose by!
Costco Wholesale
5050 N Nevada AveTrader Joe's
5342 N Nevada Ave Who doesn't love Trader Joe's?
Sightseeing
Set up a visit at the US Olympic Training Center to see where our nation's elite train.
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaSet up a visit at the US Olympic Training Center to see where our nation's elite train.
5 Star resort. Walk around the lake and eat at one of their nice restaurants.
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave5 Star resort. Walk around the lake and eat at one of their nice restaurants.
North Cheyenne Canyon Road
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadBeautiful drive and great spots to stop and hike.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdNeat tours of cliffs and caves.
North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwyExplore for the kids.
Come see some Colorado Springs history at the Glen Eyrie Castle. The gift shop/coffee shop is open to the public. They do paid tours of the castle - call in advance to schedule. The grounds are mostly used for Christian retreats and events. You'll typically see big horn sheep on the grounds as they love the canyon this castle is nestled in.
40 locals recommend
Glen Eyrie Castle
Come see some Colorado Springs history at the Glen Eyrie Castle. The gift shop/coffee shop is open to the public. They do paid tours of the castle - call in advance to schedule. The grounds are mostly used for Christian retreats and events. You'll typically see big horn sheep on the grounds as they love the canyon this castle is nestled in.