Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Amazing Style! Every detail is perfection including the coffee, toast, & on tap cocktails! :) Such a great spot.
73 locals recommend
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveAmazing Style! Every detail is perfection including the coffee, toast, & on tap cocktails! :) Such a great spot.
This whole center is up and coming and total eye candy. Amazing, socially responsible coffee, with a really cool atmosphere.
35 locals recommend
Building Three Coffee
2727 N Cascade AveThis whole center is up and coming and total eye candy. Amazing, socially responsible coffee, with a really cool atmosphere.
New Day Cafe
5901 Delmonico DrWalk to breakfast. Friendly staff. Local westside spot.
Salsa on the Rock Fresh Mexican Grill
802 Village Center DrYummy food, local favorite, bar!
Narai Thai Restaurant
805 Village Center DrYummy Thai food! Local Favorite.
Food Network voted best burger! We agree! Great decor! Always packed.
146 locals recommend
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StFood Network voted best burger! We agree! Great decor! Always packed.
Korean Tacos are hands down the best! Enjoy game night! Fun bar! Great atmosphere.
80 locals recommend
503W
503 W Colorado AveKorean Tacos are hands down the best! Enjoy game night! Fun bar! Great atmosphere.
Urban Steam
1025 S Sierra Madre StUrban Gem! Just go! Great coffee and amazing waffles!
Dion's
6385 Source Center Pointgood pizza. family friendly.
Yummy BBQ! Great atmosphere for families/large groups! Picnic benches, fire pit, tv's. Always packed but they do a great job of keeping that line moving!
75 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
315 S 31st StYummy BBQ! Great atmosphere for families/large groups! Picnic benches, fire pit, tv's. Always packed but they do a great job of keeping that line moving!
Ted's Montana Grill
1685 Briargate PkwyColorado Steak House. Everything ordered was amazing.
Such a cool hole in the wall in the sleepy gem of a town, Palmer Lake. Take a walk around the lake after breakfast! I love the crepes and scrambles here! Also turns into a bar with live music at night! Such a fun place.
45 locals recommend
Speedtrap
84-2 CO-105Such a cool hole in the wall in the sleepy gem of a town, Palmer Lake. Take a walk around the lake after breakfast! I love the crepes and scrambles here! Also turns into a bar with live music at night! Such a fun place.
The Pinery at the Hill
775 W Bijou StGorgeous views and Iconic building near downtown.
Black Forest Pies & Grinders
11470 Black Forest RdPizza, subs, wings, and more!
Perfect setting for a romantic dinner in the small town of palmer lake.
33 locals recommend
Bella Panini
4 CO-105Perfect setting for a romantic dinner in the small town of palmer lake.
Josh & John's Ice Cream
6896 Centennial BlvdGreat local homemade ice cream!
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - University Village Colorado Springs
5214 N Nevada AveHacienda Colorado
5246 N Nevada AveThe Exchange
526 S Tejon StRudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
315 S 31st StBella's Bagels
Frozen Gold
80 E Moreno AveParks & Nature
Absolutely gorgeous views and trails! A must see! There is a paved tourist trail. Also miles of more rugged trails. Stop over in Manitou for lunch afterwards! Bring a jacket for the shaded parts. :)
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdAbsolutely gorgeous views and trails! A must see! There is a paved tourist trail. Also miles of more rugged trails. Stop over in Manitou for lunch afterwards! Bring a jacket for the shaded parts. :)
Pulpit Rock Park
1005 Garlock LnFun and short hike up to the top! Gorgeous views!
Ute Valley Park
1705 Vindicator DrBeautiful Hiking spot! Perfect for Mountain Bikers.
Palmer Lake
Fun Lake & Nearby Trails! Beautiful drive.
Blodgett Peak Open Space
3786 W Woodmen RdFun trail!
Shaded, beautiful views! Each bridge is unique...some small. Family friendly.
66 locals recommend
Seven Bridges Trail
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadShaded, beautiful views! Each bridge is unique...some small. Family friendly.
Section 16 Trailhead
Gold Camp RoadAdvanced and gorgeous!
A beautiful circular trail, with views of Pikes peak at trailhead. Also discover, School in the woods, as you walk by. Beautiful.
9 locals recommend
Black Forest Section 16
8510 Burgess RdA beautiful circular trail, with views of Pikes peak at trailhead. Also discover, School in the woods, as you walk by. Beautiful.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StJust gorgeous.
Black Forest Regional Park
4800 Shoup RdBeautiful park in the middle of black forest!
Easy hiking trail, good for biking and young kids. Beautiful views of lake.
8 locals recommend
Santa Fe Trail
104 Oakdale DrEasy hiking trail, good for biking and young kids. Beautiful views of lake.
One of my favorite trails in the area. Gorgeous Reservoirs.
42 locals recommend
Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead
Old Carriage RoadOne of my favorite trails in the area. Gorgeous Reservoirs.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
5342 N Nevada AveThe best!
Safeway
7055 Austin Bluffs PkwyDrinks & Nightlife
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StFun atmosphere! Unique cocktails.
Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon StGreat atmosphere! Always packed!
Play pool! Insane view outside at fire pit tables! Great food! Inexpensive drinks!
145 locals recommend
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AvePlay pool! Insane view outside at fire pit tables! Great food! Inexpensive drinks!
Up and coming shopping center. Super cool atmosphere, It looks like an old school building, & good brews!
68 locals recommend
Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveUp and coming shopping center. Super cool atmosphere, It looks like an old school building, & good brews!
O’Malley’s
104 CO-105Lake views! Restaurant and Bar. Great food. Fun local atmosphere.
Shopping
Such an eclectic place! Great gifts/book store/library next to a wine bar/Childrens game & toy store. Just fun!
33 locals recommend
Poor Richard's Bookstore
320 N Tejon StSuch an eclectic place! Great gifts/book store/library next to a wine bar/Childrens game & toy store. Just fun!
Local shops with local owners! So much life! Treasures. Art galleries.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Local shops with local owners! So much life! Treasures. Art galleries.
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyOutdoor Shopping! Beautiful!
Everything Else
Iconic Broadmoor. Amazing service. Free valet. Just go to walk the lake with a latte, sip a cocktail around the outdoor fireplace, learn the history of Colorado Springs, eat at an amazing restaurant, bowl or shuffleboard, or view one of the best western art collections around.
155 locals recommend
Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake CirIconic Broadmoor. Amazing service. Free valet. Just go to walk the lake with a latte, sip a cocktail around the outdoor fireplace, learn the history of Colorado Springs, eat at an amazing restaurant, bowl or shuffleboard, or view one of the best western art collections around.
Black Forest Fire & Rescue
11445 Teachout RdPlease call the Fire authority before using the fire pit.
CSFD 18
6830 Hadler ViewPlease call the Fire Authority before using the fire pit!
Spruce Mountain Events
14771 S Spruce Mountain RdGorgeous and so well done.
Arts & Culture
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StBeautiful place to stroll.
Museum
66 Lower Glenway StreetSmall town fun and get ice cream at the Rock house afterwards.
Walk the picture lined, art/artifact filled halls of The Broadmoor for a history lesson on Colorado Springs. Visit the Will Rogers Shrine (memorial) as well. (Free valet & doesn't cost you anything to walk around!) This place is so, so beautiful. Must see!
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveWalk the picture lined, art/artifact filled halls of The Broadmoor for a history lesson on Colorado Springs. Visit the Will Rogers Shrine (memorial) as well. (Free valet & doesn't cost you anything to walk around!) This place is so, so beautiful. Must see!