Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
SwitchBack Coffee Roasters
330 N Institute St Walking distance even when its cold, $
Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon StAmerican fair, great food and craft beer options. $
Higher end food from an award-winning chef (who is often on the Food Network) $$$
48 locals recommend
Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon StHigher end food from an award-winning chef (who is often on the Food Network) $$$
Sandwiches, Coffee, Wine, Patio, Cocktails - perfect summer evening spot (and then go to Brooklyns next door) $
96 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Meeting House
401 N Tejon StSandwiches, Coffee, Wine, Patio, Cocktails - perfect summer evening spot (and then go to Brooklyns next door) $
Drinks & Nightlife
Award-winning, nationally renowned tasting room for Lee Spirits Co. a no joke Speakeasy, creating classic and modern cocktails in a fantastic setting. Comfy and calm, very unique. $
57 locals recommend
Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street
110 E Boulder StAward-winning, nationally renowned tasting room for Lee Spirits Co. a no joke Speakeasy, creating classic and modern cocktails in a fantastic setting. Comfy and calm, very unique. $
Sightseeing
Tours cost a few dollars - but is VERY worth it. Olympic Athletes are always there, easy to spot them on the Tour. Michael Phelps, as an example, was there all the time during his years of active training.
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaTours cost a few dollars - but is VERY worth it. Olympic Athletes are always there, easy to spot them on the Tour. Michael Phelps, as an example, was there all the time during his years of active training.
Parks & Nature
Right across the street - well lit and a newer playground. Family friendly all year around.
Boulder Park
Right across the street - well lit and a newer playground. Family friendly all year around.
You can hike or drive-thru this park, even magical when the weather isn't that great - and must do.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdYou can hike or drive-thru this park, even magical when the weather isn't that great - and must do.
Arts & Culture
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StColorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale StIncredible hidden Art Gallery support local artists. Rotates collections monthly, run by a world-class artist whose work is in galleries from Sante Fe to NYC and even Europe.
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17 B E Bijou StIncredible hidden Art Gallery support local artists. Rotates collections monthly, run by a world-class artist whose work is in galleries from Sante Fe to NYC and even Europe.