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Drinks & Nightlife

A MUST-SEE for any tourist! One of the oldest establishments in Colorado Springs, and arguably one of the Most Beautiful! Lovely grounds, Gorgeous Buildings, Multiple Restaurants ~ all arranged around a Geese-filled Lake with Majestic Mountains as your backdrop for this breathtaking scene ~ don't miss it!
164 residents recomanen
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave
164 residents recomanen
A MUST-SEE for any tourist! One of the oldest establishments in Colorado Springs, and arguably one of the Most Beautiful! Lovely grounds, Gorgeous Buildings, Multiple Restaurants ~ all arranged around a Geese-filled Lake with Majestic Mountains as your backdrop for this breathtaking scene ~ don't miss it!
A lovely way to spend the DAY ~~Plenty of Shopping & Restaurants on Tejon St in Downtown Colorado Springs ~ check out Terra Verde & Sonterra Grille... For the Club Hopping Bar Scene, this is the place to go on Friday & Saturday nights. Traffic is blocked off so the street is flooded with anyone in search of Drinks, Music & Dancing!
154 residents recomanen
Downtown
154 residents recomanen
A lovely way to spend the DAY ~~Plenty of Shopping & Restaurants on Tejon St in Downtown Colorado Springs ~ check out Terra Verde & Sonterra Grille... For the Club Hopping Bar Scene, this is the place to go on Friday & Saturday nights. Traffic is blocked off so the street is flooded with anyone in search of Drinks, Music & Dancing!
46 residents recomanen
Trinity Brewing
1466 Garden of the Gods Rd
46 residents recomanen
50 residents recomanen
Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods Road
50 residents recomanen
145 residents recomanen
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak Ave
145 residents recomanen
106 residents recomanen
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave
106 residents recomanen

Parks & Nature

The sight from the top of Pike's Peak is incredible! Snow virtually year-round! You must book ahead to take the cog train to the top (only available in warmer months)
211 residents recomanen
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton Avenue
211 residents recomanen
The sight from the top of Pike's Peak is incredible! Snow virtually year-round! You must book ahead to take the cog train to the top (only available in warmer months)
Beautiful hiking trails meander through the woods... the waterfall is the main attraction! (not a strenuous hike)
169 residents recomanen
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon Road
169 residents recomanen
Beautiful hiking trails meander through the woods... the waterfall is the main attraction! (not a strenuous hike)
Another lovely hiking area with multiple trails and beautiful views.
741 residents recomanen
Àrea de conservació nacional de Red Rock Canyon
1000 Scenic Loop Drive
741 residents recomanen
Another lovely hiking area with multiple trails and beautiful views.
Breathtaking rock formations make this a one of a kind experience! Fun & Free for the whole family. Only 5 minutes from your accommodations
1169 residents recomanen
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
1169 residents recomanen
Breathtaking rock formations make this a one of a kind experience! Fun & Free for the whole family. Only 5 minutes from your accommodations
464 residents recomanen
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds Rd
464 residents recomanen
288 residents recomanen
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff Rd
288 residents recomanen
Hiking trails set against the majestic backdrop of the Rockies
339 residents recomanen
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
339 residents recomanen
Hiking trails set against the majestic backdrop of the Rockies
The view from the top of Pike’s Peak will take your breath away!! (Literally and figuratively) Well worth the trip!! You can drive yourself or take the train. There’s a new Visitors Center to check out too!! (Yes, there will be donuts!!)
681 residents recomanen
Pikes Peak Summit House
681 residents recomanen
The view from the top of Pike’s Peak will take your breath away!! (Literally and figuratively) Well worth the trip!! You can drive yourself or take the train. There’s a new Visitors Center to check out too!! (Yes, there will be donuts!!)
9 residents recomanen
Austin Bluffs Open Space
1401 Recreation Way
9 residents recomanen
53 residents recomanen
Parc Pulpit Rock
1005 Garlock Ln
53 residents recomanen
40 residents recomanen
Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak Ave
40 residents recomanen
20 residents recomanen
Parc Acacia
115 E Platte Ave
20 residents recomanen
Parc Interpretatiu de les Mines de Pintura
29950 Paint Mine Rd
72 residents recomanen

Sightseeing

Quaint area of old downtown Colorado Springs. Lots of shops & restaurants
388 residents recomanen
Old Colorado City
388 residents recomanen
Quaint area of old downtown Colorado Springs. Lots of shops & restaurants
Fantastic Views of the deep canyon are awe-inspiring! River Rafting & Ziplining also available here
340 residents recomanen
Pont i parc Royal Gorge
4218 Co Rd 3A
340 residents recomanen
Fantastic Views of the deep canyon are awe-inspiring! River Rafting & Ziplining also available here
This enchanting zoo will occupy young & old for hours. Best known for the giraffes that are face-level, there's plenty more to see!
569 residents recomanen
Zoo de Cheyenne Mountain
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
569 residents recomanen
This enchanting zoo will occupy young & old for hours. Best known for the giraffes that are face-level, there's plenty more to see!
Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronco Bucking ~ fun fun fun!
Pike's Peak Or Bust Rodeo
1045 W Rio Grande St
Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronco Bucking ~ fun fun fun!
The Air Force Academy is about 10 minutes from here. This is the perfect place to stay if you're visiting loved ones at the Academy, taking in a game, graduation, or the Thunderbirds show!
166 residents recomanen
United States Air Force Academy
166 residents recomanen
The Air Force Academy is about 10 minutes from here. This is the perfect place to stay if you're visiting loved ones at the Academy, taking in a game, graduation, or the Thunderbirds show!
Lots to do in Denver! An easy, one hour drive from here - perfect trip to take in restaurants or shopping for the day.
168 residents recomanen
Denver
168 residents recomanen
Lots to do in Denver! An easy, one hour drive from here - perfect trip to take in restaurants or shopping for the day.
Fun little mountain town ~ shopping, eating, sightseeing
129 residents recomanen
Woodland Park
129 residents recomanen
Fun little mountain town ~ shopping, eating, sightseeing
Check out the Pantry (restaurant) in Green Mountain Falls for an awesome, down-home breakfast. Then take a walk around the lake and soak up the peaceful surroundings!
50 residents recomanen
Green Mountain Falls
50 residents recomanen
Check out the Pantry (restaurant) in Green Mountain Falls for an awesome, down-home breakfast. Then take a walk around the lake and soak up the peaceful surroundings!
Check out this cool old Mining Town!
228 residents recomanen
Cripple Creek
228 residents recomanen
Check out this cool old Mining Town!
166 residents recomanen
United States Air Force Academy
166 residents recomanen
Museu dels Pioners de Colorado Springs
215 S Tejon St
197 residents recomanen
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic Plaza
239 residents recomanen

Entertainment & Activities

Manitou Springs is a quirky "hippie town" with lots of fun shops & restaurants. And best of all, the Penny Arcade which features vintage arcade games & rides ~ such as SkeeBall, PacMan & lots more! Kids & Adults alike can spend hours here!
649 residents recomanen
Manitou Springs
649 residents recomanen
Manitou Springs is a quirky "hippie town" with lots of fun shops & restaurants. And best of all, the Penny Arcade which features vintage arcade games & rides ~ such as SkeeBall, PacMan & lots more! Kids & Adults alike can spend hours here!
This is the best venue I've ever had the privilege of enjoying a concert! The Spectacular View serves as an AMAZING backdrop for any concert. This is truly a magical experience!
1973 residents recomanen
Anfiteatre Red Rocks
18300 West Alameda Parkway
1973 residents recomanen
This is the best venue I've ever had the privilege of enjoying a concert! The Spectacular View serves as an AMAZING backdrop for any concert. This is truly a magical experience!
Painting Classes made easy. Usually wine & snacks served. Perfect way to spend a couple hours, relaxing & producing something creative at the same time! Just around the corner from the house!
15 residents recomanen
Painting with a Twist
115 N Tejon St
15 residents recomanen
Painting Classes made easy. Usually wine & snacks served. Perfect way to spend a couple hours, relaxing & producing something creative at the same time! Just around the corner from the house!
51 residents recomanen
Cinemark Carefree Circle And IMAX
3305 Cinema Point
51 residents recomanen
Beautiful Public Golf Course close by
30 residents recomanen
Patty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola St
30 residents recomanen
Beautiful Public Golf Course close by
$25 for 2 hours of sheer relaxation in mineral water steamed in cedar barrels. Quintessential Colorado Chill!!
71 residents recomanen
SunWater Spa
514 El Paso Blvd
71 residents recomanen
$25 for 2 hours of sheer relaxation in mineral water steamed in cedar barrels. Quintessential Colorado Chill!!
I love this zoo!!! The giraffes are wonderful, as well as all the other critters you'll find there!!
569 residents recomanen
Zoo de Cheyenne Mountain
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
569 residents recomanen
I love this zoo!!! The giraffes are wonderful, as well as all the other critters you'll find there!!
Bring your quarters!!
166 residents recomanen
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou Ave
166 residents recomanen
Bring your quarters!!
Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center
4425 Arrowswest Dr
36 residents recomanen
37 residents recomanen
Circuit Overdrive
196 Spectrum Loop
37 residents recomanen

Shopping

Great Outlet Mall about 40 minutes away ~ just north on I25 toward Denver
36 residents recomanen
Express Factory Outlet
5050 Factory Shops Blvd
36 residents recomanen
Great Outlet Mall about 40 minutes away ~ just north on I25 toward Denver
Dillard's, Macy's and tons more! About 10 minutes away
43 residents recomanen
Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate Blvd
43 residents recomanen
Dillard's, Macy's and tons more! About 10 minutes away
The Shops at Briargate is a beautiful, recently built walking mall featuring great stores ~ Banana Republic, J Crew, Anthropologie, etc. and Restaurants ~ P.F. Chang's, Maggianos, California Pizza Kitchen, Panera Bread Company & others!
6 residents recomanen
Briargate
6 residents recomanen
The Shops at Briargate is a beautiful, recently built walking mall featuring great stores ~ Banana Republic, J Crew, Anthropologie, etc. and Restaurants ~ P.F. Chang's, Maggianos, California Pizza Kitchen, Panera Bread Company & others!
We just acquired a Nordstrom Rack! Yay! Your One-Stop Shopping for Discounted High End Apparel! About 10 minutes from the house (right next to a Best Buy, Old Navy, DSW Shoes Store, Wholefoods & Chapel Hills Mall & Movie Theater)
Nordstrom Rack Chapel Hills East
7645 N Academy Blvd
We just acquired a Nordstrom Rack! Yay! Your One-Stop Shopping for Discounted High End Apparel! About 10 minutes from the house (right next to a Best Buy, Old Navy, DSW Shoes Store, Wholefoods & Chapel Hills Mall & Movie Theater)
Mercat de puces de Colorado Springs
5225 E Platte Ave
24 residents recomanen
Terra Verde Boutique
208 N Tejon St
24 residents recomanen
EllyBLUE
2605 W Colorado Ave
25 residents recomanen
Bass Pro Shops
13012 Bass Pro Dr
25 residents recomanen
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REI
1376 E Woodmen Rd
9 residents recomanen

Food Scene

Wonderful Italian Restaurant in Old Colorado city. Delicious Food. Great Environment. Reasonably Priced.
127 residents recomanen
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado Ave
127 residents recomanen
Wonderful Italian Restaurant in Old Colorado city. Delicious Food. Great Environment. Reasonably Priced.
Salsa Brava ~ delicious flavors that aren't the typical "let's hide in a cheese sauce" fare
10 residents recomanen
Rocky Mountain Restaurant Group
9420 Briar Village Point
10 residents recomanen
Salsa Brava ~ delicious flavors that aren't the typical "let's hide in a cheese sauce" fare
This Old World Pub has an authentic bar imported from England ~ along with a Piano Player every night that will belt out your favorite Sing-Along Tunes
83 residents recomanen
The Golden Bee
1 Lake Ave
83 residents recomanen
This Old World Pub has an authentic bar imported from England ~ along with a Piano Player every night that will belt out your favorite Sing-Along Tunes
Delicious food Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Just a couple minutes from the house. Homemade bakery fare and fantastic meals
58 residents recomanen
Marigold Cafe & Bakery
4605 Centennial Blvd
58 residents recomanen
Delicious food Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Just a couple minutes from the house. Homemade bakery fare and fantastic meals
Known for it's Mountain Flair, the resort can accommodate large groups, has a wonderful Sunday brunch, and gorgeous mountain views
11 residents recomanen
Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, A Dolce Resort
3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd
11 residents recomanen
Known for it's Mountain Flair, the resort can accommodate large groups, has a wonderful Sunday brunch, and gorgeous mountain views
Just around the corner!
8 residents recomanen
Chipotle Mexican Grill
17 S Tejon St
8 residents recomanen
Just around the corner!
Awesome Wood Fired Oven Pizza with great salads, and beer & wine selections ~ minutes from the house
10 residents recomanen
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - University Village Colorado Springs
5214 N Nevada Ave
10 residents recomanen
Awesome Wood Fired Oven Pizza with great salads, and beer & wine selections ~ minutes from the house
Old building in Downtown turned into a restaurant with an "Orlins" flare!
22 residents recomanen
Springs Orleans
123 E Pikes Peak Ave
22 residents recomanen
Old building in Downtown turned into a restaurant with an "Orlins" flare!
Awesome BBQ, fries & beer in Old Colorado City
129 residents recomanen
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado Ave
129 residents recomanen
Awesome BBQ, fries & beer in Old Colorado City
Great BBQ right around the corner! (walking distance!)
28 residents recomanen
Bird Dog BBQ
5984 Stetson Hills Blvd
28 residents recomanen
Great BBQ right around the corner! (walking distance!)
The Margaritas are famous here! And the food is good too! (Mexican Cuisine)
55 residents recomanen
The Loop
965 Manitou Ave
55 residents recomanen
The Margaritas are famous here! And the food is good too! (Mexican Cuisine)
An Irish Pub with lots of atmosphere ~ often has live music! You'll feel like you stepped over into Ireland!
76 residents recomanen
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon St
76 residents recomanen
An Irish Pub with lots of atmosphere ~ often has live music! You'll feel like you stepped over into Ireland!
Mexican, with a delicious flare & great atmosphere! Try sitting on the balcony to take in the Spectacular view of the Rockies right at your fingertips! Just a few minutes away
31 residents recomanen
Hacienda Colorado
5246 N Nevada Ave
31 residents recomanen
Mexican, with a delicious flare & great atmosphere! Try sitting on the balcony to take in the Spectacular view of the Rockies right at your fingertips! Just a few minutes away
There's one just at the bottom of the hill, about 1 minute away by car (just a few minute walk), or one in the King Soopers grocery store, just a couple minutes in the other direction...
51 residents recomanen
Starbucks
7 S Tejon St
51 residents recomanen
There's one just at the bottom of the hill, about 1 minute away by car (just a few minute walk), or one in the King Soopers grocery store, just a couple minutes in the other direction...
stop in for a quick and yummy breakfast, just a minute from the house
Einstein Bros. Bagels
2848 N Powers Blvd
stop in for a quick and yummy breakfast, just a minute from the house
Soooo good!!! Great price and close by
13 residents recomanen
Eim Thai
1466 Garden of the Gods Rd
13 residents recomanen
Soooo good!!! Great price and close by
Super yummy and great price! 5 minutes away
6 residents recomanen
Zaika Indian Cuisine
4661 Centennial Blvd
6 residents recomanen
Super yummy and great price! 5 minutes away

Arts & Culture

Plays, Music, Artwork, Classes ~ the Fine Arts Center has culture for everyone
145 residents recomanen
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St
145 residents recomanen
Plays, Music, Artwork, Classes ~ the Fine Arts Center has culture for everyone
Symphonies, Plays, Musicals, Ballet, & Opera ~ check the schedule to see what's playing at the time of your visit
57 residents recomanen
Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts
190 S Cascade Ave
57 residents recomanen
Symphonies, Plays, Musicals, Ballet, & Opera ~ check the schedule to see what's playing at the time of your visit
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St
145 residents recomanen