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Food scene

Great Mojitos
160 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shuga's
702 S Cascade Ave
160 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Mojitos
Open late (except Friday), and great for a cheaper meal.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Maté Factor Café
966 Manitou Ave
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Open late (except Friday), and great for a cheaper meal.
It's open late and has super bomb and interesting food.
84 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon St
84 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
It's open late and has super bomb and interesting food.
Foodie dumplings, the guy who owns the restaurant (Brother Luck) was on a cooking show-- I think Top Chef
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lucky Dumpling
26 S Wahsatch Ave
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Foodie dumplings, the guy who owns the restaurant (Brother Luck) was on a cooking show-- I think Top Chef
Happy Hour is every day, the margaritas are great.
72 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Crystal Park Cantina
178 Crystal Park Rd
72 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Happy Hour is every day, the margaritas are great.
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
TAPAteria
2607 W Colorado Ave
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best Bbq in the Springs, I recommend the "sloppy pig" and getting take out as this place gets really busy.
129 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado Ave
129 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best Bbq in the Springs, I recommend the "sloppy pig" and getting take out as this place gets really busy.
This neighborhood liquor store, apart from being a block away has a great selection of wine, beer and spirits.
Weber Street Liquor
712 N Weber St
This neighborhood liquor store, apart from being a block away has a great selection of wine, beer and spirits.

Active Adventures

his is considered an extreme trail and is an advanced hike! The Manitou Incline gains nearly 2,000 feet of elevation over less than 1 mile. It's not for the faint of heart, but people from all walks (or climbs) of life have successfully conquered it. It is, perhaps, the most unique and challenging trail in the country, attracting runners, military, Olympic athletes, and hiking enthusiasts from around the world. More than anything, the Manitou Incline is famous for dishing out a tough workout. See this link for more information: https://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/outdoors/manitou-incline-near-colorado-springs-colorado/
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Manitou Incline
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
his is considered an extreme trail and is an advanced hike! The Manitou Incline gains nearly 2,000 feet of elevation over less than 1 mile. It's not for the faint of heart, but people from all walks (or climbs) of life have successfully conquered it. It is, perhaps, the most unique and challenging trail in the country, attracting runners, military, Olympic athletes, and hiking enthusiasts from around the world. More than anything, the Manitou Incline is famous for dishing out a tough workout. See this link for more information: https://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/outdoors/manitou-incline-near-colorado-springs-colorado/

Consejos sobre la ciudad

Qué meter en la valija

Sunscreen

Since the city is at a high altitude the sun is very intense, you will get burnt quick, even in the winter.
Qué meter en la valija

Jacket

The weather swings wildly, it can snow in May then be 85 degrees the next day.
Costumbres y cultura

Except for a few very high end places you can get away with hiking gear at restaurants.

The city dresses like the Prana or Northface look book- Chacos and socks are a big thing in the winter. You can dress up, but you don't need to.