Mattie’s guidebook
Food scene
One of the best “fancier” restaurants in town. Always consistently good. Must try their steaks and Oysters Rockefeller!
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Famous Steak House
31 N Tejon StOne of the best “fancier” restaurants in town. Always consistently good. Must try their steaks and Oysters Rockefeller!
A beautiful place nestled in the mountains and next to a creek. They have a wide selection of wines made here in Colorado. Definitely sit outside if you can get a table!
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The Wines of Colorado
8045 US-24A beautiful place nestled in the mountains and next to a creek. They have a wide selection of wines made here in Colorado. Definitely sit outside if you can get a table!
Stellina Pizza Cafe
Great little spot for pizza and homemade Italian food! Close-by to the Airbnb!
Shuga's
702 S Cascade AveYummy food & cozy atmosphere!
One of the best Indian restaurants I have been to. Very flavorful food and love the atmosphere here.
Pakwan Indian restaurant and bar
One of the best Indian restaurants I have been to. Very flavorful food and love the atmosphere here.
We love the atmosphere, design and bar area in here. It’s a little more on the fancy and $$$ side but it’s always really good. They have a pretty decent Happy Hour as well!
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Ambli Global Cuisine
5278 North Nevada AvenueWe love the atmosphere, design and bar area in here. It’s a little more on the fancy and $$$ side but it’s always really good. They have a pretty decent Happy Hour as well!
This is such a fun place. We love the vibe here - lots of plants and cute decor. It’s set up like a large food hall/court with a variety of restaurants inside. There are two bars with crafted cocktails & two-levels of open seating. Pikes Peak Brewery is also connected to Coati. Definitely a fun place to check out!
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COATI
514 S Tejon StThis is such a fun place. We love the vibe here - lots of plants and cute decor. It’s set up like a large food hall/court with a variety of restaurants inside. There are two bars with crafted cocktails & two-levels of open seating. Pikes Peak Brewery is also connected to Coati. Definitely a fun place to check out!
A fun place, close to the Broadmoor Hotel. Always packed so we recommend reservations!
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The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveA fun place, close to the Broadmoor Hotel. Always packed so we recommend reservations!
A great hole in the wall pizza place. Next door to BJ’s Velvet Freeze. Very close to apartment!
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Leon Gessi New York Pizza
1806 Palmer Park BlvdA great hole in the wall pizza place. Next door to BJ’s Velvet Freeze. Very close to apartment!
A local favorite similar to Dairy Queen but locally owned and operated. They have great prices as well!
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BJ's Velvet Freez
1511 N Union BlvdA local favorite similar to Dairy Queen but locally owned and operated. They have great prices as well!
The Purple Onion
1840 North Academy BoulevardA local Turkish/Greek restaurant. I love their Iskender plate!
A historic pizza place in Colorado Springs. When you step inside you feel like you are stepping back into time. Fargo’s is full of Victorian theme decor. All the staff are dressed in old-fashion Victorian clothes as well. Great place to bring groups and families with small children. Also, has a small arcade inside. My daughter loves this place!
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Fargo's Pizza
2910 E Platte AveA historic pizza place in Colorado Springs. When you step inside you feel like you are stepping back into time. Fargo’s is full of Victorian theme decor. All the staff are dressed in old-fashion Victorian clothes as well. Great place to bring groups and families with small children. Also, has a small arcade inside. My daughter loves this place!
Rumba- Latin Cuisine
4737 North Academy BoulevardLove their Churrasco beef, cilantro rice and of course fried plantains!
Mirch Masala
5047 North Academy BoulevardAnother great Indian place. Especially for takeout!
Nom Nom Thai
3303 North Academy BoulevardOne of my personal favorites for Thai
food!
B&B's Bunzy's and Booze
1919 East Boulder StreetMust try their homemade Bunzys! They are like a handheld pie. 😋
If you’re looking for Greek food you’ve found the place!
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Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
2616 Colorado AveIf you’re looking for Greek food you’ve found the place!
One of our favorite Italian restaurants. Love the ambiance and delicious Italian food!
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Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveOne of our favorite Italian restaurants. Love the ambiance and delicious Italian food!
Osae Sushi Ramen Bistro
1825 Peterson RdReally authentic Japanese food and sushi!
Gourmet & tasty food. They change out their menu seasonally so there is always something new to try. Also there is an art gallery in the building as well!
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Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery
25 W Cimarron StGourmet & tasty food. They change out their menu seasonally so there is always something new to try. Also there is an art gallery in the building as well!
Love their oyster Happy Hour here!
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Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Colorado Springs
11 S Tejon StLove their oyster Happy Hour here!
Sushi Spot
Hidden gem sushi spot!
Sightseeing
Manitou Springs
Check out the Penny arcade and Manitou Brewing Company!
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
401 Water StreetMust see hotel and area in Colorado Springs. Very high-end and lots of fancy restaurants nearby if you are wanting a date-night.
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Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake CirMust see hotel and area in Colorado Springs. Very high-end and lots of fancy restaurants nearby if you are wanting a date-night.
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdA cool cave!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdPikes Peak Summit House
Numerous hiking trails right smack dab in the middle of the city.
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Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdNumerous hiking trails right smack dab in the middle of the city.
I-Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine RdLove this spot. Worth the trip!
Copperhead is the nightlife hotspot you have to experience. It is country music and line dancing on one side and hip-hop/pop on the other side. The best of both worlds for a nightclub. The bar is very eclectic packed wall to wall of vintage collectibles, signs and just completely random fun stuff to just admire. Definitely a place to check out if you are looking for a fun night out. They are only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday night during the week.
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Copperhead Road Bar & Nightclub
3330 N Academy BlvdCopperhead is the nightlife hotspot you have to experience. It is country music and line dancing on one side and hip-hop/pop on the other side. The best of both worlds for a nightclub. The bar is very eclectic packed wall to wall of vintage collectibles, signs and just completely random fun stuff to just admire. Definitely a place to check out if you are looking for a fun night out. They are only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday night during the week.
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdUlwandle lwabaThixo
1805 N 30th StNeighborhoods
Love the vibes of Old Colorado City. Lots of restaurants and shops!
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Old Colorado City
Love the vibes of Old Colorado City. Lots of restaurants and shops!
Downtown
Nightlife
If you are looking for a party and a fun place to dance - not to mention my fiancé is the owner!
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Copperhead Road Bar & Nightclub
3330 N Academy BlvdIf you are looking for a party and a fun place to dance - not to mention my fiancé is the owner!
Local comedy joint with shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday
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Loonees Comedy Corner
1305 N Academy BlvdLocal comedy joint with shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday
New place downtown that is a nightclub that offers cabaret and is LGBTQ friendly. The door is at street level then the club is underground with many different rooms and passages. Different DJs and entertainment in the various rooms.
La Burla Bee
110 North Nevada AvenueNew place downtown that is a nightclub that offers cabaret and is LGBTQ friendly. The door is at street level then the club is underground with many different rooms and passages. Different DJs and entertainment in the various rooms.
The Black Sheep
2106 E Platte AveConcert venue!
Shrunken Head Tiki
Cute & fun tiki bar!
Tokki
Korean restaurant, bar and live Jazz music 🎶
Cork & Cask
60 E Moreno AveWhiskey lounge with an Alice & Wonderland theme.
Bloom Ultra Lounge
Breweries breweries breweries!
Fun brewery and great atmosphere. They have a stand-by food truck that is there all the time. And they just opened up a whisky/cocktail bar that offers a wide variety of drinks if you are wanting something other than beer.
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FH Beerworks East
Frontage RoadFun brewery and great atmosphere. They have a stand-by food truck that is there all the time. And they just opened up a whisky/cocktail bar that offers a wide variety of drinks if you are wanting something other than beer.
Metric Brewing
1213 N Circle DrFun little brewery that is not too far from the apartment!
Great beer, really good food and has a big outdoor patio.
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Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveGreat beer, really good food and has a big outdoor patio.
One of my fav breweries to visit in Manitou Springs. They have an awesome food menu as well. Good for families and kid-friendly.
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Manitou Brewing Company
725 Manitou AveOne of my fav breweries to visit in Manitou Springs. They have an awesome food menu as well. Good for families and kid-friendly.
Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveCogstone Brewing Company, LLC
3858 Village 7 RdThis is a huge brewery with several permanent food trucks on site. And a big outdoor patio area!
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Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods RoadThis is a huge brewery with several permanent food trucks on site. And a big outdoor patio area!
I love their hard seltzers that you can customize the flavors. Also they have beer slushies!
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Lost Friend Brewing Company
2458 Montebello Square DrI love their hard seltzers that you can customize the flavors. Also they have beer slushies!
Parks
My daughter and I go to this park often. The park has a big playground, soccer fields, volleyball, large pond with ducks and geese, and water fountain.
Nancy Lewis Park
2617 Melissa DrivePalmer Park has hiking trails, a large playground, picnic areas, baseball fields and a dog park. Unique rock formations. Great place to hike that is right in the city and to see the view at the top!
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Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdPalmer Park has hiking trails, a large playground, picnic areas, baseball fields and a dog park. Unique rock formations. Great place to hike that is right in the city and to see the view at the top!
I-Bear Creek Dog Park
21st StreetFun place for the doggies!
Shopping
Huge indoor vintage/antique marketplace! I always find great deals here!
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American Classics Marketplace
1815 N Academy BlvdHuge indoor vintage/antique marketplace! I always find great deals here!
Local artisans and vendors. Always really cute things and a great spot to find non-traditional souvenirs!
Eclectic CO.
214 1/2 N Tejon StLocal artisans and vendors. Always really cute things and a great spot to find non-traditional souvenirs!
Barefoot Native Jewelry
Beautiful crystals and jewelry 😍🔮
Urbane Collective
Good Eye
Eclectic hip boutique!
Downtown Treasure Marketplace
Antiques & vintage goods.
Stella and Beau