Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Really awesome roastery and coffee shop. Great coffee beans, good wifi, nice atmosphere, located in a re-purposed elementary school that now houses a bunch of cool shops.
35 residents recomanen
Building Three Coffee
2727 N Cascade AveReally awesome roastery and coffee shop. Great coffee beans, good wifi, nice atmosphere, located in a re-purposed elementary school that now houses a bunch of cool shops.
A hole in the wall restaurant and market serving authentic Egyptian food. They give you a free cup of yummy tea. I particularly love the Bamia (Okra) dish which is a tomato stew with okra and lamb on rice. Not fancy at all, but good food and people.
Land of the Pyramids
905 Garden of the Gods RoadA hole in the wall restaurant and market serving authentic Egyptian food. They give you a free cup of yummy tea. I particularly love the Bamia (Okra) dish which is a tomato stew with okra and lamb on rice. Not fancy at all, but good food and people.
Such a unique coffee place with wifi!! They serve lots of loose leaf teas, hummus and pita, and coffee and are open till 9 pm. It's Orthodox christian themed, so they have a bunch of interesting books and usually play Orthodox chants in the background. They aren't proselytizing--it's just a cool atmosphere and different from other coffee places you may have experienced.
10 residents recomanen
Agia Sophia Coffee Shop
2902 W Colorado AveSuch a unique coffee place with wifi!! They serve lots of loose leaf teas, hummus and pita, and coffee and are open till 9 pm. It's Orthodox christian themed, so they have a bunch of interesting books and usually play Orthodox chants in the background. They aren't proselytizing--it's just a cool atmosphere and different from other coffee places you may have experienced.
The closest coffee shop near my place. Good wifi and open early and late, but if you want yummy local coffee of to Building 3 coffee which isn't that far away!
16 residents recomanen
Starbucks
1605 Briargate PkwyThe closest coffee shop near my place. Good wifi and open early and late, but if you want yummy local coffee of to Building 3 coffee which isn't that far away!
Shopping
This is my favorite grocery store. TJ's is a great place to get picnic food from because they have a wide selection of packaged salads and rolls. And, you can get free plastic cutlery from them at the check out counter. They also have great cheeses and a large selection of frozen entrees if you just want something quick. If you want a cool picnic, grab food here and then hike to the top of Pulpit Rock which is a short hike and just a few minutes from TJ's. Warning to people from out of state: Trader Joe's in Colorado Springs does not sell any alcohol. :(
46 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
5342 N Nevada AveThis is my favorite grocery store. TJ's is a great place to get picnic food from because they have a wide selection of packaged salads and rolls. And, you can get free plastic cutlery from them at the check out counter. They also have great cheeses and a large selection of frozen entrees if you just want something quick. If you want a cool picnic, grab food here and then hike to the top of Pulpit Rock which is a short hike and just a few minutes from TJ's. Warning to people from out of state: Trader Joe's in Colorado Springs does not sell any alcohol. :(
1 of the 2 closest grocery store to me. I don't often shop here, but it has all the usual groceries and is open late.
118 residents recomanen
Safeway
3275 W Colorado Ave1 of the 2 closest grocery store to me. I don't often shop here, but it has all the usual groceries and is open late.
Another 1 of the 2 closest grocery stores. It has everything you need and a small Starbucks inside.
179 residents recomanen
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdAnother 1 of the 2 closest grocery stores. It has everything you need and a small Starbucks inside.
Poor Richard's Bookstore
320 N Tejon StAn iconic bookstore downtown that also serves wine.
Parks & Nature
This is a short but neat hike to the top of Pulpit rock. It is a good alternative if you see rain on the Front Range but it isn't raining in the city yet. It has a great view and is also perfect for a picnic. Down side: no restrooms :(
53 residents recomanen
Parc Pulpit Rock
1005 Garlock LnThis is a short but neat hike to the top of Pulpit rock. It is a good alternative if you see rain on the Front Range but it isn't raining in the city yet. It has a great view and is also perfect for a picnic. Down side: no restrooms :(
One of the most iconic places in Colorado Springs. It is free access. There are walking paths, hiking paths, visitor centers, rock climbing routes, and also just a road loop you can drive around if you don't have much time.
1169 residents recomanen
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdOne of the most iconic places in Colorado Springs. It is free access. There are walking paths, hiking paths, visitor centers, rock climbing routes, and also just a road loop you can drive around if you don't have much time.
Entertainment & Activities
Take the cog train up Pikes Peak! Alternatively, you can also drive up Pike's Peak which is a hoot or for the adventurers, hike up Pike's Peak on the Barr trail. The top, over 14,000 ft elevation, has a donut shop! I'm not kidding :P
40 residents recomanen
Pikes Peak Cog Railway Station
Ruxton AvenueTake the cog train up Pikes Peak! Alternatively, you can also drive up Pike's Peak which is a hoot or for the adventurers, hike up Pike's Peak on the Barr trail. The top, over 14,000 ft elevation, has a donut shop! I'm not kidding :P
Sightseeing
This is a quaint city with cute buildings, antique shopping, and touristy restaurants.
649 residents recomanen
Manitou Springs
This is a quaint city with cute buildings, antique shopping, and touristy restaurants.
USAFA! This is a military base and a college campus. There is a visitor center you can visit and the cadet chapel is open to the public. Non-DOD ID holders must go to the North Gate entrance (even though the South Gate is closer to my place). I'm a graduate of the Academy so if you have any question, feel free to ask. There is also decent fishing and hiking on base. My favorite is Eagle's Peak.
166 residents recomanen
United States Air Force Academy
USAFA! This is a military base and a college campus. There is a visitor center you can visit and the cadet chapel is open to the public. Non-DOD ID holders must go to the North Gate entrance (even though the South Gate is closer to my place). I'm a graduate of the Academy so if you have any question, feel free to ask. There is also decent fishing and hiking on base. My favorite is Eagle's Peak.