Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom
7115 Commerce Center DrThey have trivia nights and a great happy hour!
Cold Stone Creamery
7230 N Academy BlvdA quick 10 minute walk on a nice day for some tasty ice cream!
Cafe with variety of breakfast and lunch options within walking distance!
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Panera Bread
7344 N Academy BlvdCafe with variety of breakfast and lunch options within walking distance!
Great for a quick bite - highly recommend the Wisconsin Mac n Cheese! Within walking distance.
Noodles and Company
7234 N Academy BlvdGreat for a quick bite - highly recommend the Wisconsin Mac n Cheese! Within walking distance.
McAlister's Deli
7170 North Academy BoulevardGreat cafe with breakfast, lunch and dinner options within walking distance!
Five Guys
7252 N Academy BlvdThis is the place to go for a juicy burger! Within walking distance.
Hidden spot 2 miles away in beautiful outdoor setting. Has farmer’s markets on Saturdays and free outdoor movie on Friday nights during the summer!
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The Margarita at Pine Creek
7350 Pine Creek RdHidden spot 2 miles away in beautiful outdoor setting. Has farmer’s markets on Saturdays and free outdoor movie on Friday nights during the summer!
25 miles away in Green Mountain Falls, beautiful drive through the city. Outside dining with live music during the summer with family style dining!
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The Pantry
6980 Lake St25 miles away in Green Mountain Falls, beautiful drive through the city. Outside dining with live music during the summer with family style dining!
Less than 5 miles in a fun spot with lots of shops. Strong margaritas with good happy hour appetizers!
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Hacienda Colorado
5246 N Nevada AveLess than 5 miles in a fun spot with lots of shops. Strong margaritas with good happy hour appetizers!
18 miles away on a beautiful drive to Cascade. Sample various Colorado wines and great food!
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The Wines of Colorado
8045 US-2418 miles away on a beautiful drive to Cascade. Sample various Colorado wines and great food!
Sightseeing
Take the highest train in the US all the way up to the top of Pikes Peak at 14,000 ft for stunning views!
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueTake the highest train in the US all the way up to the top of Pikes Peak at 14,000 ft for stunning views!
Garden of the Gods is a natural landmark one of the country's best attractions - it is one magical stop! Drive throughout to see the rock formations with multiple opportunities for pictures. There is also a lot of hiking trails throughout!
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdGarden of the Gods is a natural landmark one of the country's best attractions - it is one magical stop! Drive throughout to see the rock formations with multiple opportunities for pictures. There is also a lot of hiking trails throughout!
Cave in the Pikes Peak region past Manitou Springs with daily tours. During the summer and on weekends it best to book a tour ahead of time.
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdCave in the Pikes Peak region past Manitou Springs with daily tours. During the summer and on weekends it best to book a tour ahead of time.
One of the best zoos, great for families. Very hilly so expect a long hike to get through the zoo. So worth it!
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdOne of the best zoos, great for families. Very hilly so expect a long hike to get through the zoo. So worth it!
Military academy that offers tours or take a self-guided tour. The football games are really fun to watch!
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U.S. Air Force Academy
Military academy that offers tours or take a self-guided tour. The football games are really fun to watch!
Tour the olympic training center where you can see athletes in training!
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaTour the olympic training center where you can see athletes in training!
Essentials
Natural and organic grocery store within walking distance. Takes about 10 minutes. Perfect for easy breakfast and lunch options to take back home!
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Natural Grocers
7298 N Academy BlvdNatural and organic grocery store within walking distance. Takes about 10 minutes. Perfect for easy breakfast and lunch options to take back home!
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdWill need a car to get here - takes only 7-10 minutes.
24 Hour Fitness
7720 N Academy BlvdLaundry/Dry Cleaning
1700 Kelly StDelmonico Cleaners
6616 Delmonico DrShopping
Everything you need in one spot. Takes about 10 minutes to get there by car or uber. Includes a really new movie theater too!
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Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate BlvdEverything you need in one spot. Takes about 10 minutes to get there by car or uber. Includes a really new movie theater too!
Outdoor shopping area with cute boutique shops and fun restaurants!
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The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyOutdoor shopping area with cute boutique shops and fun restaurants!
Parks & Nature
Most popular and challenging 1 mile extreme hike that goes up 2,000 feet in elevation with a rewarding view at the top! Parking is limited in the area so we recommend going really early. No dogs are allowed on the trail.
Tips: Bring lots of water, make sure you have adjusted to the elevation first before attempting.
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The Incline
The InclineMost popular and challenging 1 mile extreme hike that goes up 2,000 feet in elevation with a rewarding view at the top! Parking is limited in the area so we recommend going really early. No dogs are allowed on the trail.
Tips: Bring lots of water, make sure you have adjusted to the elevation first before attempting.
Hiking trail to the seven falls! Perfect during the summer, it will still be a little cool. During the spring, fall, and winter watch for ice.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdHiking trail to the seven falls! Perfect during the summer, it will still be a little cool. During the spring, fall, and winter watch for ice.
Hiking trail and visitor center. Perfect during the summer, careful with ice during the other seasons. It's a little chilly here so wear layers!
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Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadHiking trail and visitor center. Perfect during the summer, careful with ice during the other seasons. It's a little chilly here so wear layers!
Close hiking trail about 10 minutes away with beautiful views!
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Ipharki ye-Pulpit Rock
1005 Garlock LnClose hiking trail about 10 minutes away with beautiful views!
Entertainment & Activities
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveBrewery tours where you can sample local brews!
Small, old town feel with boutique shops, wine tasting, great food. Perfect for families with the multiple parks around. Also has hiking nearby. This is also where the incline is at.
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Manitou Springs
Small, old town feel with boutique shops, wine tasting, great food. Perfect for families with the multiple parks around. Also has hiking nearby. This is also where the incline is at.
Small town known for the many casinos, live music in the street. Hosts multiple events year round including ice sculptures during the winter! It's a drive, but really fun with beautiful views!
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Cripple Creek
Small town known for the many casinos, live music in the street. Hosts multiple events year round including ice sculptures during the winter! It's a drive, but really fun with beautiful views!
Located at the base of Pikes Peak this is a great spot for families any time around with fun rides and meet Santa!
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North Pole Colorado Santa's Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwyLocated at the base of Pikes Peak this is a great spot for families any time around with fun rides and meet Santa!