Food & Decadent Desserts
A variety of dining places that we enjoy and highly recommend.
Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery
610 E Fillmore StOut of this world delectable pastries, pies, cakes
Wonderful for a drink or booths for the family.
76 locals recommend
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon StWonderful for a drink or booths for the family.
The Loop
965 Manitou AveWonderful place to eat really good Mexican food.
They are located just north on Nevada Ave. Their chocolate cake is huge and very indulgent.
31 locals recommend
Hacienda Colorado
5246 N Nevada AveThey are located just north on Nevada Ave. Their chocolate cake is huge and very indulgent.
Bon Ton's Cafe
2601 W Colorado AveBest Breakfast in town
Bonefish Grill
5102 N Nevada AveGreat selection of seafood.
Quick lunch. We like their chicken strip lunch baskets for $5 with a drink and sundae!
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
315 W Fillmore StQuick lunch. We like their chicken strip lunch baskets for $5 with a drink and sundae!
This is a cool repurposed elementary school that now features a variety of eateries and pubs.
68 locals recommend
Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveThis is a cool repurposed elementary school that now features a variety of eateries and pubs.
Tap Traders
3104 N Nevada AveBeautiful new brewery just up the street and also on Nevada Ave.
The STIR is within walking distance and right around the corner from The Neva Inn.
31 locals recommend
STIR Coffee & Cocktails
2330 N Wahsatch AveThe STIR is within walking distance and right around the corner from The Neva Inn.
Monicas Taco Shop
30 E Fillmore StLittle hole in the wall taco shop. Great for a quick lunch.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
7605 N Academy BlvdThe rooftop features unobstructed views of Pikes Peak and the city. Really good food too.
34 locals recommend
ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop
7114 Campus DrThe rooftop features unobstructed views of Pikes Peak and the city. Really good food too.
Historic, pub setting, great food, beer and atmosphere. Tradition of flicking embroidered bees onto your clothes when you order drinks.
83 locals recommend
The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveHistoric, pub setting, great food, beer and atmosphere. Tradition of flicking embroidered bees onto your clothes when you order drinks.
Patsy's Candy & Gift Shop
930 Manitou AveThis is a historic shop in Old Colorado City. Great people and ice cream plus in the heart of lots of boutique shops.
21 locals recommend
Colorado City Creamery
2602 Colorado AveThis is a historic shop in Old Colorado City. Great people and ice cream plus in the heart of lots of boutique shops.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
2431 Colorado AveThe Flying W Ranch is a chuck wagon dinner with cowboy entertainment.
42 locals recommend
Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon RoadThe Flying W Ranch is a chuck wagon dinner with cowboy entertainment.
Panino's Restaurant
604 N Tejon StDelicious Italian Paninis
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveA beautiful estate and castle that hosts proper tea time and wonderful food.
71 locals recommend
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StA beautiful estate and castle that hosts proper tea time and wonderful food.
Sightseeing
Manitou Pool & Fitness Center
202 Manitou AveThe Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveGolf, shops, restaurants
Large park with paved paths, red rock formations and a vistor's center.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdLarge park with paved paths, red rock formations and a vistor's center.
Cheyenne Canon Segways
2130 S Cheyenne Canyon RdAdventures Out West
1335 Manitou AveMark Reyner Stables Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center
3254 Paseo RdCityROCK
21 N Nevada AveHuge indoor rock climbing for all levels.
Really great place full of anitiques, handmades, decor central!
34 locals recommend
The Barn Antiques and Specialty Shops
400 Third StReally great place full of anitiques, handmades, decor central!
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdCave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdManitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdOverdrive Raceway
196 Spectrum LoopGreat indoor car racing
Great little town with water views, gazebo and cute little shops
50 locals recommend
Green Mountain Falls
Great little town with water views, gazebo and cute little shops
The Incline Base Camp
506 Ruxton AveUphill hike for the in shape!
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueAmerica the Beautiful Park Fantasy Playground
126 Cimino DrHuge park and kids wonderland
Crystal Creek Reservoir
High Altitude views. Suggest going after you've acclimated a couple days. Walgreens sells canned air that will really help if you feel light headed during your trek up the mountain. Get it in advance!
69 locals recommend
Pike's Peak Highway
Pikes Peak HighwayHigh Altitude views. Suggest going after you've acclimated a couple days. Walgreens sells canned air that will really help if you feel light headed during your trek up the mountain. Get it in advance!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdColorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StColorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale StU.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaProRodeo Hall of Fame
103 Pro Rodeo DrWorld Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame
20 1st StMiramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill AveMcAllister House
423 N Cascade AveMichael Garman Museum & Gallery
2418 W Colorado AveThe Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdCave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdPeak Fly Shop At Woodland Park
301 US-24Pikes Peak Summit House
Crystal Creek Reservoir
Green Mountain Reservoir
Cascade-Chipita Park
Memorial Park
200 N Park StRoyal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3ACripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
520 E Carr AveManitou Lake
Colorado 67Neighborhoods
Walkable, shops, restaurants. Older end of town and lots of historic homes and buildings.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Walkable, shops, restaurants. Older end of town and lots of historic homes and buildings.
Quaint town full of history. Shops, restaurants, park and indoor pool.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Quaint town full of history. Shops, restaurants, park and indoor pool.
Palmer Lake
Santa Fe Trail. Extensive open green space, quaint town, shops, restaurants, distilleries
35 locals recommend
Monument
Santa Fe Trail. Extensive open green space, quaint town, shops, restaurants, distilleries
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
The more walk able areas can have the homeless.
Keep the group together. Do not leave purses or valuables in the car.
High altitude sickness - usually passes in a day or so. Chew gum, drink a lot of water and take Ibuprofen for headaches. Oxygen cans can be purchased at Walgreens.
Getting around
Uber, Bus "Metro", Bikes in garage
Lock up bikes when leaving them unattended
Don't miss
Saturday Farmer's Markets
June 12 through October 12th
Old Colorado City
Downtown, Colorado Springs
What to pack
Sunscreen, bottled water, hats, umbrellas, sunglasses
Stay hydrated