The Spot's Guidebook
Hiking
Many family friendly hiking and walking trails. There are also various locations in the park for bouldering, general climbing and canyoneering.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StMany family friendly hiking and walking trails. There are also various locations in the park for bouldering, general climbing and canyoneering.
Make sure to make reservations! Very high elevation so please only begin hike if you are physically able to handle the hike directly up to 8,550 ft! Pets are not allowed on the hike and we would not suggest taking children.
16 locals recommend
Manitou Incline - Reservations are Required
Make sure to make reservations! Very high elevation so please only begin hike if you are physically able to handle the hike directly up to 8,550 ft! Pets are not allowed on the hike and we would not suggest taking children.
Pikes Peak Summit House
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdCity/town information
Cute shops and restaurants. There is also a very cool old school type outdoor arcade for kids!
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Cute shops and restaurants. There is also a very cool old school type outdoor arcade for kids!
Approximately 40 minutes north - Great outdoor shopping and nearby dining at Castle Rock Outlet Stores
39 locals recommend
Castle Rock
Approximately 40 minutes north - Great outdoor shopping and nearby dining at Castle Rock Outlet Stores
Neighborhoods
Many fun shops and amazing restaurants. Highly recommend any of these restaurants for dinner.
154 locals recommend
Downtown
Many fun shops and amazing restaurants. Highly recommend any of these restaurants for dinner.
Old Colorado City
Eclectic shops and local restaurants.
Food scene
Urban Egg
28B S Tejon StGreat one stop shop for brunch. Very creative drink & food menu
Bon Ton's Cafe
2601 W Colorado AveLocal, breakfast and lunch spot with great outdoor dining space
Amazing authentic greek food. Open for lunch and dinner.
73 locals recommend
Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
2616 Colorado AveAmazing authentic greek food. Open for lunch and dinner.
The BEST pupasas in town. If you dont know what that is or havent had it, you should RUN not walk to try some! (El Salvadorian cuisine). They also have a great outdoor patio to eat on.
29 locals recommend
Monse's Pupuseria
115 S 25th StThe BEST pupasas in town. If you dont know what that is or havent had it, you should RUN not walk to try some! (El Salvadorian cuisine). They also have a great outdoor patio to eat on.
Tapas bar with delicious and creative small plates to share with friends. Amazing wine parings make for an exquisite date night!
59 locals recommend
TAPAteria
2607 W Colorado AveTapas bar with delicious and creative small plates to share with friends. Amazing wine parings make for an exquisite date night!
Chic, underground restaurant with eloquent drinks and a creative menu. Highly suggest for a date night or a night out with friends.
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StChic, underground restaurant with eloquent drinks and a creative menu. Highly suggest for a date night or a night out with friends.
Coffee Shop
THE PERK DOWNTOWN
14 S Tejon StCute local coffee shop
Quick drive through coffee shop which is a big hit for those who don't like to make coffee at home ;-)
44 locals recommend
Dutch Bros
301 E Colorado AveQuick drive through coffee shop which is a big hit for those who don't like to make coffee at home ;-)
Carnelian Coffee Co
2428 W Colorado AveLocal coffee shop with nice indoor/outdoor sitting areas
Parks
Bott Park
907 South 26th StreetCute, nearby park with tennis courts and children's playground
Activities
Bowling alley, laser tag, arcade and a full bar for the adults! CO is usually sunny, but the Summit is a great place to take the kids if its ever rainy or snowing.
40 locals recommend
The Summit Interquest
1180 Interquest PkwyBowling alley, laser tag, arcade and a full bar for the adults! CO is usually sunny, but the Summit is a great place to take the kids if its ever rainy or snowing.
Very fun indoor go karts. Upstairs go karts can go up to 40 mph! However, children can race downstairs at lower speeds and have just as much fun.
37 locals recommend
Overdrive Raceway
196 Spectrum LoopVery fun indoor go karts. Upstairs go karts can go up to 40 mph! However, children can race downstairs at lower speeds and have just as much fun.
Topgolf
165 Spectrum LoopIndoor/outdoor golfing range with fun for the whole family.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdFamily fun at local zoo. We suggest feeding the giraffes!
Ghost Town Museum
400 S 21st StSprings Trampoline Park
2512 Airport RdAmazing water park and fun for the entire family.
12 locals recommend
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
9494 Federal DriveAmazing water park and fun for the entire family.
Magic Town
2418 W Colorado AveSpace Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center
4425 Arrowswest Dr