Your Colorado Springs Guidebook
Sightseeing / Hiking
Visit the highest elevated zoo in the United States. Feed giraffes and take in the beautiful scenery.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdVisit the highest elevated zoo in the United States. Feed giraffes and take in the beautiful scenery.
See Colorado Springs' famous natural rock formations. Admission is free.
82 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
See Colorado Springs' famous natural rock formations. Admission is free.
A commemorative tower and chapel on Cheyenne Mountain with spectacular views.
36 locals recommend
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdA commemorative tower and chapel on Cheyenne Mountain with spectacular views.
This nearby park offers day use picnicking sites, 61 campsites, an archery range and 20 miles of trails open to hiking, biking and wildlife viewing.
52 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
410 JL Ranch Heights RdThis nearby park offers day use picnicking sites, 61 campsites, an archery range and 20 miles of trails open to hiking, biking and wildlife viewing.
Founded for its natural mineral springs, the Manitou Springs is a vibrant tourist destination, particularly in the summer. The downtown area consists of many one-story, adjoining, small shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a creekside city park with a children's playground made from unusual materials.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Founded for its natural mineral springs, the Manitou Springs is a vibrant tourist destination, particularly in the summer. The downtown area consists of many one-story, adjoining, small shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a creekside city park with a children's playground made from unusual materials.
This charming town's commercial district is filled with local shops and an abundance of history. Browse the shops and galleries, enjoy fine dining or attend a seasonal event.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
This charming town's commercial district is filled with local shops and an abundance of history. Browse the shops and galleries, enjoy fine dining or attend a seasonal event.
The park contains many miles of trails of varying difficulty that wind through and around beautiful rock formations, and is popular with hikers, joggers, and mountain bikers.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StThe park contains many miles of trails of varying difficulty that wind through and around beautiful rock formations, and is popular with hikers, joggers, and mountain bikers.
The Incline is a popular hiking trail in Manitou Springs rising 2,011 feet in elevation in .88 miles. Formerly a narrow gauge funicular railway, it is a famous (or notorious) fitness challenge for locals of the Springs area. The Incline takes most people between 40 min and 2 hr. Build in an extra hour for the hike down the lower leg of the Barr Trail.
17 locals recommend
The Incline Base Camp
506 Ruxton AveThe Incline is a popular hiking trail in Manitou Springs rising 2,011 feet in elevation in .88 miles. Formerly a narrow gauge funicular railway, it is a famous (or notorious) fitness challenge for locals of the Springs area. The Incline takes most people between 40 min and 2 hr. Build in an extra hour for the hike down the lower leg of the Barr Trail.
"America's Mountain" is 14,115 feet and attracts 500,000 visitors every year. If you think that’s impressive, wait until you see the view.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
"America's Mountain" is 14,115 feet and attracts 500,000 visitors every year. If you think that’s impressive, wait until you see the view.
Cave of the Winds is a cave in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It is located just west of Colorado Springs on U.S. Highway 24, near the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Tours of the complex of caves are given daily.
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdCave of the Winds is a cave in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It is located just west of Colorado Springs on U.S. Highway 24, near the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Tours of the complex of caves are given daily.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has been a privately-owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880s.
339 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdThe Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has been a privately-owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880s.
Food scene
A renovated school building with a bakery, coffee shop, a brewery, a restaurant, a whiskery distillery, live music, and local artisan goods.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveA renovated school building with a bakery, coffee shop, a brewery, a restaurant, a whiskery distillery, live music, and local artisan goods.
A German-themed restaurant with over 40 years of history.
66 locals recommend
Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona AveA German-themed restaurant with over 40 years of history.
Prime25
1605 S Tejon StA high end seafood and steak restaurant with high quality service.
A breakfast spot serving specialty fried chicken biscuits. The same location is also a pizza spot and bar.
115 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon StA breakfast spot serving specialty fried chicken biscuits. The same location is also a pizza spot and bar.
A close by bear-themed coffee shop serving coffee, tea, pastries, and light meals.
Black Bear Coffee & Tea Lodge
6550 S Academy BlvdA close by bear-themed coffee shop serving coffee, tea, pastries, and light meals.
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StAn underground restaurant serving creative American fare.
Sushi O Sushi
3643 Star Ranch RdA small sushi restaurant located a few streets over.
A hamburger joint serving a variety of burgers including their burger with a 'cheese skirt'.
146 locals recommend
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StA hamburger joint serving a variety of burgers including their burger with a 'cheese skirt'.
One of favorite pizza restaurants where you can customize your own personal pizza.
33 locals recommend
Bambino's Urban Pizzeria
36 E Bijou StOne of favorite pizza restaurants where you can customize your own personal pizza.
The Public House
445 E Cheyenne Mountain BlvdA nearby pub with drinks and food and trivia nights.
An Irish-themed pub with great food. Check out their Facebook for weekly events.
76 locals recommend
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon StAn Irish-themed pub with great food. Check out their Facebook for weekly events.
503W is a restaurant and bar in Colorado Springs specializing in uniquely handcrafted food and drinks.
80 locals recommend
503W
503 W Colorado Ave503W is a restaurant and bar in Colorado Springs specializing in uniquely handcrafted food and drinks.
A brewpub with a full-service kitchen complimented with 24 taps.
146 locals recommend
Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveA brewpub with a full-service kitchen complimented with 24 taps.
Enjoy a cozy atmosphere dining on amazing traditional European dishes and breakfast.
12 locals recommend
European Cafe and Restaurant
935 Manitou AveEnjoy a cozy atmosphere dining on amazing traditional European dishes and breakfast.
The Maté Factor Café
966 Manitou AveA uniquely earthy shop serving maté, coffee, and light fare.
A menu featuring Italy’s regional specialties, classic Italian-American favorites, original creations, hand–crafted cocktails, wine, Italian liqueurs, and homemade desserts.
127 locals recommend
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveA menu featuring Italy’s regional specialties, classic Italian-American favorites, original creations, hand–crafted cocktails, wine, Italian liqueurs, and homemade desserts.
Homemade ice cream in a variety of ever-changing flavors. Be prepared to stand in line. It's good!
54 locals recommend
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StHomemade ice cream in a variety of ever-changing flavors. Be prepared to stand in line. It's good!
A gourmet cafe serving creative meals. They have a market and bakery as well. One of our favorite places for breakfast!
90 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon StA gourmet cafe serving creative meals. They have a market and bakery as well. One of our favorite places for breakfast!
Golfing
The third oldest public golf course west of the Mississippi, Patty Jewett Golf Course has history, character and an aura that creates a special atmosphere.
30 locals recommend
Patty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola StThe third oldest public golf course west of the Mississippi, Patty Jewett Golf Course has history, character and an aura that creates a special atmosphere.