Valerie’s guidebook - In the shadow of Pikes Peak

Valerie
Valerie’s guidebook - In the shadow of Pikes Peak

Sightseeing

1 mile from the apt. The country's largest city park. Mt Cutler pictured here offers a fun 1 mile hike up and outstanding views. Picnic creek side or hike the many trails in the park.
114 abantu bendawo batusa
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd
114 abantu bendawo batusa
1 mile from the apt. The country's largest city park. Mt Cutler pictured here offers a fun 1 mile hike up and outstanding views. Picnic creek side or hike the many trails in the park.
Mountain bike and hiking trails galore! I hike here nearly every day and never get bored.
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Stratton Open Space
1504 Ridgeway Ave
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Mountain bike and hiking trails galore! I hike here nearly every day and never get bored.
What a drive!! Pikes Peak is not to be missed. You can see all the way to Kansas on a clear day and appreciate why "America the Beautiful" was written while gazing at this mountain.
139 abantu bendawo batusa
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak Hwy
139 abantu bendawo batusa
What a drive!! Pikes Peak is not to be missed. You can see all the way to Kansas on a clear day and appreciate why "America the Beautiful" was written while gazing at this mountain.
This is a new museum. I hear it's great.
150 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Museum ye-Olympic & Paralympic yase-US
200 S Sierra Madre St
150 abantu bendawo batusa
This is a new museum. I hear it's great.
A really nice free museum of local history and art.
197 abantu bendawo batusa
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon St
197 abantu bendawo batusa
A really nice free museum of local history and art.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St
145 abantu bendawo batusa
Go on line to see about what is open and entry requirements.
166 abantu bendawo batusa
United States Air Force Academy
166 abantu bendawo batusa
Go on line to see about what is open and entry requirements.
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Colorado College
14 E Cache La Poudre St
27 abantu bendawo batusa
A locally owned bookstore. Only 1 mile away
Books For You
1737 S 8th St
A locally owned bookstore. Only 1 mile away
Fishing gear and guides and non-motorized water sport rentals.
Angler's Covey
295 S 21st St
Fishing gear and guides and non-motorized water sport rentals.
The oldest golf course West of the Mississippi. City owned. reserve tee times at https://foreupsoftware.com/index.php/booking/index/19459#/
30 abantu bendawo batusa
Patty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola St
30 abantu bendawo batusa
The oldest golf course West of the Mississippi. City owned. reserve tee times at https://foreupsoftware.com/index.php/booking/index/19459#/
If you like zoos this one is a must see!
569 abantu bendawo batusa
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
569 abantu bendawo batusa
If you like zoos this one is a must see!
1169 abantu bendawo batusa
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
1169 abantu bendawo batusa
Not the music venue. This is a wonderful place for a hike
430 abantu bendawo batusa
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High St
430 abantu bendawo batusa
Not the music venue. This is a wonderful place for a hike

Food scene

5 star resort with great restaurants. I like Del Lago - Italian. Enjoy this beautiful space over brunch or dinner without the $350+/night lodging cost.
164 abantu bendawo batusa
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave
164 abantu bendawo batusa
5 star resort with great restaurants. I like Del Lago - Italian. Enjoy this beautiful space over brunch or dinner without the $350+/night lodging cost.
At the old Ivywild School. A great place to hang out for a drink and a bite. Bristol beer started right here in Cheyenne Canyon. Our local favorite.
106 abantu bendawo batusa
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave
106 abantu bendawo batusa
At the old Ivywild School. A great place to hang out for a drink and a bite. Bristol beer started right here in Cheyenne Canyon. Our local favorite.
Locally owned Italian fare. Good family place.
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Panino's Westside
1721 S 8th St
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Locally owned Italian fare. Good family place.
Love this place! Good food and craft cocktails in a darling setting.
160 abantu bendawo batusa
Shuga's
702 S Cascade Ave
160 abantu bendawo batusa
Love this place! Good food and craft cocktails in a darling setting.
Enjoy breakfast or a snack and cocktail when you visit N Cheyenne Canyon. Or take a 15 walk there from the Apt.
36 abantu bendawo batusa
Sacred Ground Cafe
1801 Cheyenne Blvd
36 abantu bendawo batusa
Enjoy breakfast or a snack and cocktail when you visit N Cheyenne Canyon. Or take a 15 walk there from the Apt.
In the old Ivywild School building.
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade Ave
37 abantu bendawo batusa
In the old Ivywild School building.
For when you need a diner style breakfast.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Omelets Etc
1616 S 8th St
15 abantu bendawo batusa
For when you need a diner style breakfast.
The local dive bar. Fried Chicken Wednesday nights. Ge there early because it sells out.
The Point Bar and Grill
1545 S 8th St
The local dive bar. Fried Chicken Wednesday nights. Ge there early because it sells out.
Fine dining with gracious service. A favorite for a chic but casual night out.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Walter's Bistro
146 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Fine dining with gracious service. A favorite for a chic but casual night out.
My hands down fav. for Mexican carry out. The carnitas platter is excellent. The soft chicken tacos - yummy!
Taco Express
5850 Tutt Blvd
My hands down fav. for Mexican carry out. The carnitas platter is excellent. The soft chicken tacos - yummy!

Neighborhoods

Tons of restaurants, cute shops, a great day visit strolling the streets.
154 abantu bendawo batusa
Downtown
154 abantu bendawo batusa
Tons of restaurants, cute shops, a great day visit strolling the streets.
This is not the right picture. But OCC is a fun historic neighborhood for a day walking about,visiting shops for tourist trinkets, having ice cream or cocktails.
388 abantu bendawo batusa
Old Colorado City
388 abantu bendawo batusa
This is not the right picture. But OCC is a fun historic neighborhood for a day walking about,visiting shops for tourist trinkets, having ice cream or cocktails.
Gotta go to Manitou. Take the kids for an evening at the Penny Arcade.
649 abantu bendawo batusa
Manitou Springs
649 abantu bendawo batusa
Gotta go to Manitou. Take the kids for an evening at the Penny Arcade.

City/town information

Historic town about 45 minutes away. Casinos.
228 abantu bendawo batusa
Cripple Creek
228 abantu bendawo batusa
Historic town about 45 minutes away. Casinos.

Izeluleko zedolobha

Ukuzulazula

a bus stop on my corner and bikes for your use.

Everything in Colo Spgs is a 20 minute drive away max. You can ride the bus downtown or take one of my bikes.
Ukuzulazula

Hiking trails

In the apt. we have several maps and hiking trail guides for your enjoyment. Don't get lost! :)