Colorado Springs: all the good stuff.
Hikes, Adventure & more
Great place to start your exploration of Garden of the Gods, inside you can gain information on the trail system in the area.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdGreat place to start your exploration of Garden of the Gods, inside you can gain information on the trail system in the area.
easy hike & great for kids! Less than 1 mile to falls, optional to walk up the stairs to more hiking
Does require parking at Norris Penrose and the broadmoor will shuttle visitors up to the falls, this does require tickets which can be purchased at the location.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rdeasy hike & great for kids! Less than 1 mile to falls, optional to walk up the stairs to more hiking
Does require parking at Norris Penrose and the broadmoor will shuttle visitors up to the falls, this does require tickets which can be purchased at the location.
WORLDS GREATEST ZOO!
You can feed the giraffes lettuce right out of your hand!
highly recommend going on a weekday when it is less crowded, but a must see!
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdWORLDS GREATEST ZOO!
You can feed the giraffes lettuce right out of your hand!
highly recommend going on a weekday when it is less crowded, but a must see!
Iphaki yaseCheyenne Mountain
410 JL Ranch Heights RdGreat trails for hiking and biking
TONS of trails for hiking or biking!
local favorite
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StTONS of trails for hiking or biking!
local favorite
5 mile hike- worth the views!
uphill for the first & last half mile, but other than that it is pretty gradual.
parking fills up fast and we would recommend to go early in the morning to beat possible afternoon storms.
Plan for a 40 min drive to the trailhead!
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The Crags
5 mile hike- worth the views!
uphill for the first & last half mile, but other than that it is pretty gradual.
parking fills up fast and we would recommend to go early in the morning to beat possible afternoon storms.
Plan for a 40 min drive to the trailhead!
Scenic drive that takes you across railway systems and stagecoach routes, through historic mining towns. the trip can be anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, going through Florissant, Victor, Canon City, and Cripple Creek.
Cripple Creek is known for their mining history and gambling!
Gold Belt Tour Scenic
6778 Co Rd 102Scenic drive that takes you across railway systems and stagecoach routes, through historic mining towns. the trip can be anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, going through Florissant, Victor, Canon City, and Cripple Creek.
Cripple Creek is known for their mining history and gambling!
Start at the Pikes Peak Highway in Cascade, 10 minute drive from the air bnb. Its a 19 mile road which starts at 7,400 feet and climbs to 14,115 feet!
You can also Hike Pikes Peak via Barr Trail (all day hike to summit) or Crags (which is more difficult, but you can summit and descend all in one day!)
The Summit House on the top of Pikes Peak is under construction, but is still open
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Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak HwyStart at the Pikes Peak Highway in Cascade, 10 minute drive from the air bnb. Its a 19 mile road which starts at 7,400 feet and climbs to 14,115 feet!
You can also Hike Pikes Peak via Barr Trail (all day hike to summit) or Crags (which is more difficult, but you can summit and descend all in one day!)
The Summit House on the top of Pikes Peak is under construction, but is still open
Located 2 blocks from the airbnb, you can experience a trail ride into the Garden of the Gods!
The horses come down our road to gain access to the trail system. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Academy Riding Stable
4 El Paso BlvdLocated 2 blocks from the airbnb, you can experience a trail ride into the Garden of the Gods!
The horses come down our road to gain access to the trail system. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff Rdvery popular for tourist
GREAT FOR KIDS!
Old school arcade, located in manitou springs
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Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveGREAT FOR KIDS!
Old school arcade, located in manitou springs
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds Rdgreat for visitors and families
National Monument and great trails!
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Isiphandla saseNkundleni seFlorissant Fossil Beds
15807 Co Rd 1National Monument and great trails!
located on the east side of Colorado Springs, but a great hike!
Hour drive East from the air bnb
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I-Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine Rdlocated on the east side of Colorado Springs, but a great hike!
Hour drive East from the air bnb
When hiking Pikes Peak from the front side of the mountain, you will need to check out Barr Camp- great place to rest before summiting! Reservations are required!
Barr Camp
Hydro StWhen hiking Pikes Peak from the front side of the mountain, you will need to check out Barr Camp- great place to rest before summiting! Reservations are required!
great hike in Green Mountain Falls, 10-15 min drive from the Air bnb. Lots of elevation gain!
We also recommend doing this hike early and eating breakfast or lunch at the Pantry in GMF!
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Catamount Trailhead
11195 Hondo Avegreat hike in Green Mountain Falls, 10-15 min drive from the Air bnb. Lots of elevation gain!
We also recommend doing this hike early and eating breakfast or lunch at the Pantry in GMF!
Indlela Yezibho Zesibho
North Cheyenne Canyon Road5 mile round trip, great hike!
You can drive right up to the main falls, and hike to great views of the city!
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Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadYou can drive right up to the main falls, and hike to great views of the city!
Great place to paddle board or kayak! Must rent in town before you drive up there.
There is a fee to get into the Pikes Peak highway, which is what you take to get to the North or South reservoir.
Also this reservoir has great trout fishing!
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North Catamount Reservoir
Great place to paddle board or kayak! Must rent in town before you drive up there.
There is a fee to get into the Pikes Peak highway, which is what you take to get to the North or South reservoir.
Also this reservoir has great trout fishing!
Adventures Out West
1335 Manitou AveZipline at adventures out west or at seven falls!
45 min drive from the air bnb! Wolf rescue, perfect for all ages
tours available- check the website!
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Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
4729 Twin Rocks Rd45 min drive from the air bnb! Wolf rescue, perfect for all ages
tours available- check the website!
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
201 S Fairview Stgreat tours and wonderful for kids!
make a reservation for a tea time or a tour of this historic castle! Lots of big horn sheep on the property!
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Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th Stmake a reservation for a tea time or a tour of this historic castle! Lots of big horn sheep on the property!
great for kids! santas workshop in the mountains, small amusement park in Cascade, 10 min drive from the air bnb!
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North Pole Colorado Santa's Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak Hwygreat for kids! santas workshop in the mountains, small amusement park in Cascade, 10 min drive from the air bnb!
guided rock climbing- from the basics to experienced climbers
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Front Range Climbing Company
1370 Windmill Aveguided rock climbing- from the basics to experienced climbers
All our fav food & drink spots
Great patio and fresh ingredients! One of our favs!
disclaimer: they do not have frozen margaritas, but they serve on the rocks margs that are amazing!
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Crystal Park Cantina
178 Crystal Park RdGreat patio and fresh ingredients! One of our favs!
disclaimer: they do not have frozen margaritas, but they serve on the rocks margs that are amazing!
Local Microbrewery with a large menu, great for groups!
Wonderful patio with large fireplace
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Colorado Mountain Brewery at the Roundhouse
600 South 21st StreetLocal Microbrewery with a large menu, great for groups!
Wonderful patio with large fireplace
Lots of vegan friendly options!
GREAT whole wheat banana and walnut pancakes- local favorite
and locally owned
Walkable distance from the house! (half mile)
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Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou Ave Lots of vegan friendly options!
GREAT whole wheat banana and walnut pancakes- local favorite
and locally owned
Walkable distance from the house! (half mile)
Walkable distance from the house
GREAT patio- overlooks a creek
Decent mexican food- (we prefer Crystal Park Cantina) but for walking distance this is pretty great!!!! & they have frozen margaritas!
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Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveWalkable distance from the house
GREAT patio- overlooks a creek
Decent mexican food- (we prefer Crystal Park Cantina) but for walking distance this is pretty great!!!! & they have frozen margaritas!
Great wood fired pizzas- perfect for carry out and eating in the backyard on the picnic table
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Bambino's Urban Pizzeria
36 E Bijou StGreat wood fired pizzas- perfect for carry out and eating in the backyard on the picnic table
A little piece of History, located in Green Mountain Falls (10-15 min drive up Ute Pass) nestled in the mountains, a quaint breakfast and lunch spot. Great patio overlooking the lake & to die for home cooked meals!
Highly recommend the homemade cinnamon roll french toast or the eggs Benedict!
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The Pantry
6980 Lake StA little piece of History, located in Green Mountain Falls (10-15 min drive up Ute Pass) nestled in the mountains, a quaint breakfast and lunch spot. Great patio overlooking the lake & to die for home cooked meals!
Highly recommend the homemade cinnamon roll french toast or the eggs Benedict!
Old Elementary school turned into a bar (The Principals Office), a brewery (Bristol Brewing) and the Ivy Wild Kitchen (serves breakfast, lunch and dinner) huge patio with great views! Great atmosphere with an immense amount of character!
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Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveOld Elementary school turned into a bar (The Principals Office), a brewery (Bristol Brewing) and the Ivy Wild Kitchen (serves breakfast, lunch and dinner) huge patio with great views! Great atmosphere with an immense amount of character!
Cutest little wine bar with quaint outdoor seating! Highly recommend, limited food menu but great drink menu!
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Swirl
717 Manitou AveCutest little wine bar with quaint outdoor seating! Highly recommend, limited food menu but great drink menu!
One location is on Tejon- downtown, very close!
One location is on Nevada, more north, but worth the views from the patio of Pikes Peak!
Great breakfast spot with lots of options and great juices/drinks!
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Urban Egg
28B S Tejon StOne location is on Tejon- downtown, very close!
One location is on Nevada, more north, but worth the views from the patio of Pikes Peak!
Great breakfast spot with lots of options and great juices/drinks!
OUR FAVORITE BREAKFAST PLACE!!!
You CANNOT go wrong! Open for breakfast and lunch
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Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon StOUR FAVORITE BREAKFAST PLACE!!!
You CANNOT go wrong! Open for breakfast and lunch
Bonny and Read
101 N Tejon StSeafood restaurant downtown, good food and atmosphere
Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon Stgreat vibe and local fav!
Pepper Tree Restaurant
888 W Moreno AveIf you want a great steak, this is the place!
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveOld Colorado City favorite for Italian
Great patio and fun area of downtown, located next to a bar, Cork & Cask, and an ice cream place, Frozen gold.
Great margaritas and Guacamole!
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Dos Santos
70 E Moreno AveGreat patio and fun area of downtown, located next to a bar, Cork & Cask, and an ice cream place, Frozen gold.
Great margaritas and Guacamole!
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM & Cinnamon Vanilla waffle cones... to die for.
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Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StHOMEMADE ICE CREAM & Cinnamon Vanilla waffle cones... to die for.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
7605 N Academy BlvdGreat patio and wonderful menu.
Great Atmosphere!
Boeing KC-97 Tanker, open for lunch and dinner
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The Airplane Restaurant
1665 Newport RdGreat Atmosphere!
Boeing KC-97 Tanker, open for lunch and dinner
Urban Steam
1025 S Sierra Madre Stlocal hidden gem, great atmosphere
Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon Stgreat vibe, downtown
Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado Avegreat patio and flights!
La Baguette
2417 W Colorado Avegreat for the AM, coffee & a pastry!
Marigold Cafe & Bakery
4605 Centennial Blvdlocal fav.
Dutch Bros is a drive thru coffee hut located all over the Springs, great for a caffeinated pick me up throughout the day!
great smoothies
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Dutch Bros
301 E Colorado AveDutch Bros is a drive thru coffee hut located all over the Springs, great for a caffeinated pick me up throughout the day!
great smoothies