Guidebook for Colorado Springs

Joanna
Guidebook for Colorado Springs

Food Scene

A wonderful gem in our neighborhood! We love that we can walk just a few houses down to get food and drinks and watch the comings and goings in our neighborhood.
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Sacred Ground Cafe
1801 Cheyenne Blvd
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A wonderful gem in our neighborhood! We love that we can walk just a few houses down to get food and drinks and watch the comings and goings in our neighborhood.
A wonderful vegan restaurant and lounge just a mile away from us! We love to walk down here and enjoy delicious food in a welcoming, laid back environment. An extra bonus is we have a table named after us for supporting them before they opened!
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Burrowing Owl
1791 S 8th St
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A wonderful vegan restaurant and lounge just a mile away from us! We love to walk down here and enjoy delicious food in a welcoming, laid back environment. An extra bonus is we have a table named after us for supporting them before they opened!
The Broadmoor Resort is a wonderful asset to our neighborhood! We get to walk up and enjoy food and drinks at their many restaurants, cafes, and lounges. Plus, we can take advantage of seasonal treats like fireworks on the Fourth of July and their beautiful Christmas lighting ceremony and enormous ginger bread house.
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Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake Cir
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The Broadmoor Resort is a wonderful asset to our neighborhood! We get to walk up and enjoy food and drinks at their many restaurants, cafes, and lounges. Plus, we can take advantage of seasonal treats like fireworks on the Fourth of July and their beautiful Christmas lighting ceremony and enormous ginger bread house.
We love what Ivywild School represents in our community--innovation, collaboration, and repurposing to bring new life. This historic school turned brewery, restaurant, coffee shop, distillery, co-working space, music venue has done wonders for the Ivywild neighborhood and is such an asset to our area. We have had laughs, great food, listened to amazing music, and shopped the local farmer's market on these grounds in the last few years.
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Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade Ave
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We love what Ivywild School represents in our community--innovation, collaboration, and repurposing to bring new life. This historic school turned brewery, restaurant, coffee shop, distillery, co-working space, music venue has done wonders for the Ivywild neighborhood and is such an asset to our area. We have had laughs, great food, listened to amazing music, and shopped the local farmer's market on these grounds in the last few years.
Another gem in our area! We are always pleased with the food at this wonderful Indian spot!
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Little Nepal: Indian Restaurant & Bar
1747 S 8th St
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Another gem in our area! We are always pleased with the food at this wonderful Indian spot!
A delicious, wonderful slow food restaurant that sources locally. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. We have some favorites on the menu that we go back to over and over again.
104 yerel halk öneriyor
Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou Ave
104 yerel halk öneriyor
A delicious, wonderful slow food restaurant that sources locally. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. We have some favorites on the menu that we go back to over and over again.
Quick and tasty pizza to order. You choose the toppings as the pies are made in front of you. They're delicious and oh so fast!
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Bambino's Urban Pizzeria
36 E Bijou St
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Quick and tasty pizza to order. You choose the toppings as the pies are made in front of you. They're delicious and oh so fast!
Stunning local coffee shop in Downtown with tasty food as well as non-coffee offerings like tonics and kombucha.
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Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada Ave
73 yerel halk öneriyor
Stunning local coffee shop in Downtown with tasty food as well as non-coffee offerings like tonics and kombucha.
Great food and craft drinks at a fun little restaurant housed in an old house in south Downtown.
160 yerel halk öneriyor
Shuga's
702 S Cascade Ave
160 yerel halk öneriyor
Great food and craft drinks at a fun little restaurant housed in an old house in south Downtown.

Arts & Culture

Wonderful, fun, eclectic local theater! Even better, it's right in the neighborhood!
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Millibo Sanat Tiyatrosu
1626 S Tejon St
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Wonderful, fun, eclectic local theater! Even better, it's right in the neighborhood!
Just a short drive away on the UCCS campus is one of our local professional theatres. We are season ticket holders, and we are impressed with their productions time and time again. We especially love their holiday plays--they are always winners!
TheatreWorks at the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater
5225 Regent Cir
Just a short drive away on the UCCS campus is one of our local professional theatres. We are season ticket holders, and we are impressed with their productions time and time again. We especially love their holiday plays--they are always winners!
The Fine Arts Center houses a number of prominent Western artists in it's permanent collection, and it also has it's own professional theatre company as well as a the Bemis School of Art, where kids through adults can take a variety of art classes and workshops.
145 yerel halk öneriyor
Colorado Kolejindeki Colorado Springs Güzel Sanatlar Merkezi
30 W Dale St
145 yerel halk öneriyor
The Fine Arts Center houses a number of prominent Western artists in it's permanent collection, and it also has it's own professional theatre company as well as a the Bemis School of Art, where kids through adults can take a variety of art classes and workshops.

Shopping

We love this store! It's a great place to buy new and used outdoor clothing and gear. It's a great spot to stop if you forgot to pack that extra layer that you always need when you're in Colorado! Also a great, nearby spot for trail maps, backpacks or other items for an outdoor adventure.
Mountain Equipment Recyclers
2222 Bott Avenue
We love this store! It's a great place to buy new and used outdoor clothing and gear. It's a great spot to stop if you forgot to pack that extra layer that you always need when you're in Colorado! Also a great, nearby spot for trail maps, backpacks or other items for an outdoor adventure.
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum hosts the Colorado Farm and Art Market on Wednesdays 3-7 pm mid-June to mid-October. This market is one of the few where vendors only sell local produce and locally produced food and art. Food trucks are usually part of the party, so come hungry!
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Colorado Springs Pioneers Müzesi
215 S Tejon St
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The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum hosts the Colorado Farm and Art Market on Wednesdays 3-7 pm mid-June to mid-October. This market is one of the few where vendors only sell local produce and locally produced food and art. Food trucks are usually part of the party, so come hungry!
The Margarita at Pine Creek hosts the Colorado Farm and Art Market on Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm mid-June to mid-October. This market is one of the few where vendors only sell local produce and locally produced food and art. Saturday mornings at the Margarita at Pine Creek feature music and tasty food prepared by the restaurant for market goers.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
The Margarita at Pine Creek
7350 Pine Creek Rd
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The Margarita at Pine Creek hosts the Colorado Farm and Art Market on Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm mid-June to mid-October. This market is one of the few where vendors only sell local produce and locally produced food and art. Saturday mornings at the Margarita at Pine Creek feature music and tasty food prepared by the restaurant for market goers.
A local outdoor outfitter with clothing and gear for all seasons. Staff are knowledgeable and a great source of info for local outdoor activities. They also rent camping equipment in the summer and skis and snowshoes in the winter. Plus, it's right in the heart of Downtown and always fun to peruse.
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Mountain Chalet
15 N Nevada Ave
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A local outdoor outfitter with clothing and gear for all seasons. Staff are knowledgeable and a great source of info for local outdoor activities. They also rent camping equipment in the summer and skis and snowshoes in the winter. Plus, it's right in the heart of Downtown and always fun to peruse.
A little further north is our local REI. Staff here are also very knowledgeable, and it's a great place to buy maps, books, clothing and gear you may need. They also rent gear and have a bike repair shop and do ski tuning.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
REI
1376 E Woodmen Rd
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A little further north is our local REI. Staff here are also very knowledgeable, and it's a great place to buy maps, books, clothing and gear you may need. They also rent gear and have a bike repair shop and do ski tuning.
Poor Richard's is a must visit for anyone. The complex actually contains the new and used bookstore (plus gifts), Rico's Coffee Shop and Cafe, Little Richard's Toy Store, and Poor Richard's Restaurant. A whole lot going on in a few connected storefronts! Food is quick and good, and evenings you might catch some music inside Rico's.
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Poor Richard's Bookstore
320 N Tejon St
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Poor Richard's is a must visit for anyone. The complex actually contains the new and used bookstore (plus gifts), Rico's Coffee Shop and Cafe, Little Richard's Toy Store, and Poor Richard's Restaurant. A whole lot going on in a few connected storefronts! Food is quick and good, and evenings you might catch some music inside Rico's.
A lovely gift shop that's also a women's clothing store. It's a treat to the eye and a wonderful spot to find unique Christmas ornaments. I can't seem to go in without a few new ones each year.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Terra Verde Boutique
208 N Tejon St
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A lovely gift shop that's also a women's clothing store. It's a treat to the eye and a wonderful spot to find unique Christmas ornaments. I can't seem to go in without a few new ones each year.

Essentials

Natural Grocers is a Colorado-based natural food store. A lot of the locals will call it Vitamin Cottage. They carry only organic produce and pasture-raised dairy products. They have a pretty good variety of locally grown or products in their stores.
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Natural Grocers
7298 N Academy Blvd
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Natural Grocers is a Colorado-based natural food store. A lot of the locals will call it Vitamin Cottage. They carry only organic produce and pasture-raised dairy products. They have a pretty good variety of locally grown or products in their stores.
Our big local grocery store. Surprisingly carries quite a few local food items throughout the store.
179 yerel halk öneriyor
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills Blvd
179 yerel halk öneriyor
Our big local grocery store. Surprisingly carries quite a few local food items throughout the store.
Yup! We have one! If you haven't been, go and see what the hype is all about. We used to shop at Trader Joe's all the time when we lived on the East Coast. Now that they've arrived in town, I don't make it very often. Still, there are some amazing things I enjoy that I can only find at TJ's...can you say whole hazelnut chocolate bars? Yum!
46 yerel halk öneriyor
Trader Joe's
5342 N Nevada Ave
46 yerel halk öneriyor
Yup! We have one! If you haven't been, go and see what the hype is all about. We used to shop at Trader Joe's all the time when we lived on the East Coast. Now that they've arrived in town, I don't make it very often. Still, there are some amazing things I enjoy that I can only find at TJ's...can you say whole hazelnut chocolate bars? Yum!
We have a Whole Foods too. Not as impressive as their flagship store in Austin, Texas where my family is but not bad. Go on a Friday and score one of their wood-fired pizzas for $10!
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Whole Foods Market
7635 N Academy Blvd
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We have a Whole Foods too. Not as impressive as their flagship store in Austin, Texas where my family is but not bad. Go on a Friday and score one of their wood-fired pizzas for $10!

Entertainment & Activities

The SunWater Spa is a great spot for so much! Come to a movement class or meditation or workshop. We love their Story Project nights of hearing community members tell stories. We also love to go soak in their heated mineral pools with a mountain view! An amazing way to relax after a hike!
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SunWater Spa
514 El Paso Blvd
71 yerel halk öneriyor
The SunWater Spa is a great spot for so much! Come to a movement class or meditation or workshop. We love their Story Project nights of hearing community members tell stories. We also love to go soak in their heated mineral pools with a mountain view! An amazing way to relax after a hike!
What better way to see Pikes Peak than to take a train?! If you aren't hiking up it, book yourself a ride in the Cog and enjoy the ride! If you're lucky you'll see wildflowers and maybe some mountain goats, depending on the time of the year. Once you're at the top, you'll have epic views on a clear day!
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton Avenue
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What better way to see Pikes Peak than to take a train?! If you aren't hiking up it, book yourself a ride in the Cog and enjoy the ride! If you're lucky you'll see wildflowers and maybe some mountain goats, depending on the time of the year. Once you're at the top, you'll have epic views on a clear day!

Drinks & Nightlife

Local brew pub that's just down the street from us and even holds community pot lucks on Sundays occasionally!
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Smiling Toad Biracılık
2028 Sheldon Ave
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Local brew pub that's just down the street from us and even holds community pot lucks on Sundays occasionally!

Parks & Nature

You can't miss a stroll around these beautiful, iconic rocks! We enjoy hiking the area away from the main parking lot for beautiful views and slightly less people on the trail. Just pick up a trail map at the visitor's center first because the trails can be a bit confusing. If you're lucky, you will catch a glimpse of the bighorn sheep that gaze the area.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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You can't miss a stroll around these beautiful, iconic rocks! We enjoy hiking the area away from the main parking lot for beautiful views and slightly less people on the trail. Just pick up a trail map at the visitor's center first because the trails can be a bit confusing. If you're lucky, you will catch a glimpse of the bighorn sheep that gaze the area.
One of our favorite little hikes! We love it so much, we named our guest suite after it! It can get busy (so go early in the summer!), but it's a beautiful little trail with wild raspberries and beautiful views of S. Cheyenne Canon and Seven Falls as well as The Broadmoor Resort and Downtown.
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Mount Cutler
6 yerel halk öneriyor
One of our favorite little hikes! We love it so much, we named our guest suite after it! It can get busy (so go early in the summer!), but it's a beautiful little trail with wild raspberries and beautiful views of S. Cheyenne Canon and Seven Falls as well as The Broadmoor Resort and Downtown.
Beautiful City park with hiking/biking trails and a waterfall. Gets busy in the summer, but it's an amazing space any time of year. In the winter, it turns into a winter wonderland, including a frozen waterfall!
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North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd
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Beautiful City park with hiking/biking trails and a waterfall. Gets busy in the summer, but it's an amazing space any time of year. In the winter, it turns into a winter wonderland, including a frozen waterfall!
Super close State Park with hiking/biking trails that never gets as busy as the local city parks. It's a great spot in the winter because a lot of it's trails get sun and will keep you warm. It hosts a wonderful prairie dog colony with trails right through it, so you can watch these cute little guys doing their thing.
52 yerel halk öneriyor
Cheyenne Dağı Eyalet Parkı
410 JL Ranch Heights Rd
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Super close State Park with hiking/biking trails that never gets as busy as the local city parks. It's a great spot in the winter because a lot of it's trails get sun and will keep you warm. It hosts a wonderful prairie dog colony with trails right through it, so you can watch these cute little guys doing their thing.
A little further away in Divide, Colorado is Mueller State Park. Like Cheyenne Mountain State Park, the trails here never feel busy even during peak tourist season. It's a great spot to beat the heat on a warm day in Colorado Springs since Mueller is at 9,600 feet.
122 yerel halk öneriyor
Mueller Devlet Parkı
21045 CO-67
122 yerel halk öneriyor
A little further away in Divide, Colorado is Mueller State Park. Like Cheyenne Mountain State Park, the trails here never feel busy even during peak tourist season. It's a great spot to beat the heat on a warm day in Colorado Springs since Mueller is at 9,600 feet.
We hike in the Stratton Open Space daily. It's just a quarter of a mile away from us, and it's an easy favorite. As you hike or bike up the hill, you will find two Colorado Springs Utilities Reservoirs. The lower reservoir is open spring, summer, and fall for dogs to go swimming, and we enjoy hiking up and enjoying a picnic on the beach surrounded by views of Mt. Cutler, Mt. Muscoco, and Cheyenne Mountain.
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Stratton Open Space
1504 Ridgeway Ave
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We hike in the Stratton Open Space daily. It's just a quarter of a mile away from us, and it's an easy favorite. As you hike or bike up the hill, you will find two Colorado Springs Utilities Reservoirs. The lower reservoir is open spring, summer, and fall for dogs to go swimming, and we enjoy hiking up and enjoying a picnic on the beach surrounded by views of Mt. Cutler, Mt. Muscoco, and Cheyenne Mountain.
An alternative to Garden of the Gods also with extraordinary, iconic red rocks from the same geologic formation. Lots of hiking and biking trails here with trails as well as rock climbing by permit. Via the Intemann Trail, you can access Section 16 as well as travel to Manitou Springs now that a newer linkage has been completed.
430 yerel halk öneriyor
Kırmızı Kaya Kanyon Açık Alanı
3550 W High St
430 yerel halk öneriyor
An alternative to Garden of the Gods also with extraordinary, iconic red rocks from the same geologic formation. Lots of hiking and biking trails here with trails as well as rock climbing by permit. Via the Intemann Trail, you can access Section 16 as well as travel to Manitou Springs now that a newer linkage has been completed.