Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
King's Chef Diner
131 E Bijou StWestern Omelette
16 S Walnut StLa Baguette
2417 W Colorado AveGreat breakfast and lunch just 10 blocks from the Cottage.
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveLocal, live music, close!
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
315 S 31st StLocal, feels like Colorado. The game might be on TV there or you may catch some live music. Great menu, best Elk Chili!
http://www.thunderandbuttons.com/
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Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado Ave Local, feels like Colorado. The game might be on TV there or you may catch some live music. Great menu, best Elk Chili!
http://www.thunderandbuttons.com/
http://ivywildschool.com/
Repurposed old school, food stalls, brewery, full bar, distillery
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Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade Ave http://ivywildschool.com/
Repurposed old school, food stalls, brewery, full bar, distillery
It's a restaurant, it's where to get the latest info on what's happening in the Springs, it's a high quality toy store, a fabulous new and used bookstore.....it's a lot. Check it out and if you are interested in wine and music, Rico's is part of Poor Richards. http://poorrichards.biz/
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Poor Richard's Restaurant
324 1/2 N Tejon StIt's a restaurant, it's where to get the latest info on what's happening in the Springs, it's a high quality toy store, a fabulous new and used bookstore.....it's a lot. Check it out and if you are interested in wine and music, Rico's is part of Poor Richards. http://poorrichards.biz/
Mexican food in the heart of Manitou Springs. Go for lunch or dinner and plan to walk the main street for interesting shops and the penny arcade for children and families.
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The Loop
965 Manitou AveMexican food in the heart of Manitou Springs. Go for lunch or dinner and plan to walk the main street for interesting shops and the penny arcade for children and families.
Amazing menu, unique vegetarian dishes! It's our go-to for peaceful atmosphere and a little pampering without huge prices.
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Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou AveAmazing menu, unique vegetarian dishes! It's our go-to for peaceful atmosphere and a little pampering without huge prices.
Right downtown, one of the Springs original breweries, great views, great re-purposed space, menu for the whole family.
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Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveRight downtown, one of the Springs original breweries, great views, great re-purposed space, menu for the whole family.
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveAmazing!
Don't let the title "Pizza" throw you. This place is a CS landmark for decades. Everything here is authentic and handmade, lots of wine choices. The inside of Luigi's is like eating at your mom's house :)
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Pizza Luigi's
947 S Tejon StDon't let the title "Pizza" throw you. This place is a CS landmark for decades. Everything here is authentic and handmade, lots of wine choices. The inside of Luigi's is like eating at your mom's house :)
Rooster's House Of Ramen
323 N Tejon StIt's simple, it's right downtown, who doesn't like ramen?
Saigon Cafe
20 E Colorado AvePho.....!! Get some then walk around the heart of Colorado Springs.
Food trucks might be outside, call or go online to check out the times and options. Amazing beer far enough east in the Springs that you can view the whole front range as far as your eye will allow. If a summer storm is rolling in, go get a beer and watch the fireworks.
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Nano 108 Brewery
2402 Waynoka RdFood trucks might be outside, call or go online to check out the times and options. Amazing beer far enough east in the Springs that you can view the whole front range as far as your eye will allow. If a summer storm is rolling in, go get a beer and watch the fireworks.
It's a coffee shop, it's a bar, it's an amazing place to eat, all in Cheyenne Canon and a great local vibe. If you are heading up the Canon for some sightseeing, stop in.
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Sacred Ground Cafe
1801 Cheyenne BlvdIt's a coffee shop, it's a bar, it's an amazing place to eat, all in Cheyenne Canon and a great local vibe. If you are heading up the Canon for some sightseeing, stop in.
Bennys Restaurant & Lounge
517 West Colorado AvenueClose by and awesome food!
EVERYONE loves this place for breakfast. Amazing breakfast options. Later it becomes Fat Sully's Pizza joint.
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Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon StEVERYONE loves this place for breakfast. Amazing breakfast options. Later it becomes Fat Sully's Pizza joint.
Great vibe, fabulous local food stalls, live music, full bar, attached to Pikes Peak Lager House. The brewery has amazing views from upstairs outdoor seating. In the old trolley house.
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COATI
514 S Tejon StGreat vibe, fabulous local food stalls, live music, full bar, attached to Pikes Peak Lager House. The brewery has amazing views from upstairs outdoor seating. In the old trolley house.
OCC Brewing
2316 West Colorado AvenueSmiling Toad Brewery
2028 Sheldon AveParks & Nature
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdMust if you are visiting!
Gorgeous! Hiking trails! Ten minute drive from the cottage. A chance to drive a dirt road through two old railway tunnels.
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North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdGorgeous! Hiking trails! Ten minute drive from the cottage. A chance to drive a dirt road through two old railway tunnels.
Just a mile west, great views, various trail difficulty, amazing sandstone exploration, wildlife.
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StJust a mile west, great views, various trail difficulty, amazing sandstone exploration, wildlife.
Gorgeous views several stories up, hike it or take the elevator (no kidding!). Great for anyone but especially if you have many ages and abilities in your crew.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdGorgeous views several stories up, hike it or take the elevator (no kidding!). Great for anyone but especially if you have many ages and abilities in your crew.
Climb 2,000 vertical feet in a little over one mile. Bragging rights and views await you.
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Manitou Incline - Reservations are Required
Climb 2,000 vertical feet in a little over one mile. Bragging rights and views await you.
Sightseeing
From here to 14,100 feet above sea level, you can see to Kansas! The road to the top starts 8 miles from the cottage
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Pikes Peak Summit House
From here to 14,100 feet above sea level, you can see to Kansas! The road to the top starts 8 miles from the cottage
Barry Goldwater Visitor Center
2346 Academy DrGreat for the whole family! Ever wonder what it's like to be an Olympic Athlete? History, science, and culture.
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaGreat for the whole family! Ever wonder what it's like to be an Olympic Athlete? History, science, and culture.
We can give you more details on a specific route if you are interested. Could be an hour drive through two old railroad tunnels with stunning Colorado Springs views. Could be a whole day if you go all the way up to Cripple Creek (donkeys wander the streets, old west vibe, stunning views, and casinos).
Gold Camp Loop Road
Gold Camp RoadWe can give you more details on a specific route if you are interested. Could be an hour drive through two old railroad tunnels with stunning Colorado Springs views. Could be a whole day if you go all the way up to Cripple Creek (donkeys wander the streets, old west vibe, stunning views, and casinos).
U.S. Olympisk og Paralympisk Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StEntertainment & Activities
Pure Bouldering Gym
1401 S 8th StBeautiful views of the city and plains beyond while you look at the animals. You can also drive up to the Will Rogers Shrine above the Zoo-amazing!
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdBeautiful views of the city and plains beyond while you look at the animals. You can also drive up to the Will Rogers Shrine above the Zoo-amazing!
Very special place and will not break the bank! Want to soak in hot springs? Take a yoga class? Take is beautiful sights in Manitou Springs? Head to Sunwater.
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SunWater Spa
514 El Paso BlvdVery special place and will not break the bank! Want to soak in hot springs? Take a yoga class? Take is beautiful sights in Manitou Springs? Head to Sunwater.
Ski Maxx
1045 Garden of the Gods RdIndoor skiing and snowboarding practice before you hit the real slopes.
Climbing! Lots of walls for rope climbing and bouldering. Ute and Yeti is a great bar and restaurant attached. Mountain Chalet is a great outdoor store right next door. Hit them all :)
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CityROCK
21 N Nevada AveClimbing! Lots of walls for rope climbing and bouldering. Ute and Yeti is a great bar and restaurant attached. Mountain Chalet is a great outdoor store right next door. Hit them all :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Close! Great menu, cool vibe and good for beer and wine drinkers alike. They serve Infinite Monkey Theorem wines.
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Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveClose! Great menu, cool vibe and good for beer and wine drinkers alike. They serve Infinite Monkey Theorem wines.
Painting with a Twist
115 N Tejon StGo for lunch or dinner. Housed in an old train "roundhouse" it is beautiful. Great beer, pizza, burgers and more.
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Colorado Mountain Brewery at the Roundhouse
600 South 21st StreetGo for lunch or dinner. Housed in an old train "roundhouse" it is beautiful. Great beer, pizza, burgers and more.
2South Food + Wine Bar
2 S 25th StNot just a bar, but great menu as well. Small, but creative with a little outdoor patio.
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503W
503 W Colorado AveNot just a bar, but great menu as well. Small, but creative with a little outdoor patio.
Red Martini
26 N Tejon StWe never think we are too old for anything much, except for nightclubs on Tejon. We haven't been there but all the "cool kids" say it's fun.
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Cowboys
25 N Tejon St We never think we are too old for anything much, except for nightclubs on Tejon. We haven't been there but all the "cool kids" say it's fun.
Unique place with a COMPLETELY vegan menu that will make you forget that you ever even like meat.
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Burrowing Owl
1791 S 8th StUnique place with a COMPLETELY vegan menu that will make you forget that you ever even like meat.
They make their own....housed in the repurposed Ivywild School. Taste at Axe and Oak, eat at the Principal's Office or Bristol Brewery-Ivywild gives you lots of choices!
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Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade AveThey make their own....housed in the repurposed Ivywild School. Taste at Axe and Oak, eat at the Principal's Office or Bristol Brewery-Ivywild gives you lots of choices!
Check them online to see what food truck is on location when you go. Great repurposed old school at the edge of the Old North End. Need a haircut? There is a barber located inside Old Lincoln School. Want fresh bread? A bakery/cafe is also in the building. Need your appendix out? The hospital is just a block away :). That view of Pikes Peak and the Front Range-you're welcome!
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Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveCheck them online to see what food truck is on location when you go. Great repurposed old school at the edge of the Old North End. Need a haircut? There is a barber located inside Old Lincoln School. Want fresh bread? A bakery/cafe is also in the building. Need your appendix out? The hospital is just a block away :). That view of Pikes Peak and the Front Range-you're welcome!
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveArts & Culture
Fine Arts Center
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StEssentials
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdMountain Mama Natural Foods
1625 W Uintah StClose-great natural food store in da 'hood!
Walmart Supercenter
707 S 8th StRight on the corner of 15th and Colorado. Cash in your wining lottery ticket, get a coke, use the ATM, pick-up diapers or ice cream, fill up your car with gas. It's a CONVENIENT convenience store!
7-Eleven
1428 W Colorado AveRight on the corner of 15th and Colorado. Cash in your wining lottery ticket, get a coke, use the ATM, pick-up diapers or ice cream, fill up your car with gas. It's a CONVENIENT convenience store!
Ace Hardware Uintah Gardens
1830 W Uintah StGreat little neighborhood market and liquor store. Lots of local food.
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Bread & Butter Neighborhood Market
602 S Nevada AveGreat little neighborhood market and liquor store. Lots of local food.