The Colorado Springs Collective Guidebook
Sightseeing
This includes:
Hikes & Trails
Adventures & Activities
Places & Landmarks
A must see when visiting Colorado Springs! An easy hike but does include some “climbing” if you’re not used to it. Amazing 360 degree views of the town and the whole front range from the top of the hike. Highly recommend! It’s one of our favorites!
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Parque Pulpit Rock
1005 Garlock LnA must see when visiting Colorado Springs! An easy hike but does include some “climbing” if you’re not used to it. Amazing 360 degree views of the town and the whole front range from the top of the hike. Highly recommend! It’s one of our favorites!
This park has many different hike options which can range from easy to medium. Lots of different views of the mountains, city, and trees. Depending on the path you choose this is a popular spot so it may be somewhat crowded, but usually worth it!
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Parque Palmer
3344-3376 Paseo RdThis park has many different hike options which can range from easy to medium. Lots of different views of the mountains, city, and trees. Depending on the path you choose this is a popular spot so it may be somewhat crowded, but usually worth it!
This is an easy hike near the west side of town. Best in the fall if you go up the ridge and overlook the color changing trees. Not too crowded usually either which is nice.
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Ute Valley Park
1705 Vindicator DrThis is an easy hike near the west side of town. Best in the fall if you go up the ridge and overlook the color changing trees. Not too crowded usually either which is nice.
This is an easy hike with lots of different paths and terrain to climb, hike, or simply walk on. If you like barbecue stop by Rudy’s BBQ nearby on the way back to replenish your strength.
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StThis is an easy hike with lots of different paths and terrain to climb, hike, or simply walk on. If you like barbecue stop by Rudy’s BBQ nearby on the way back to replenish your strength.
This trails runs along the front range in Colorado Springs but extends all the way from New Mexico all the way to Denver. Is mostly an easy walking trail but does have some very rocky terrain in there that can make it a difficult hike.
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Santa Fe Trail
104 Oakdale DrThis trails runs along the front range in Colorado Springs but extends all the way from New Mexico all the way to Denver. Is mostly an easy walking trail but does have some very rocky terrain in there that can make it a difficult hike.
This short & easy hike can be made into a loop and then finished by grabbing a bite to eat at a near by shop. There is a small pretty lake about half way. It’s very peaceful and not too populated.
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Stratton Open Space
1504 Ridgeway AveThis short & easy hike can be made into a loop and then finished by grabbing a bite to eat at a near by shop. There is a small pretty lake about half way. It’s very peaceful and not too populated.
This is one of the more well known tourist attractions, for good reason though. Enjoy easy-difficult hikes through out the park, all while enjoying beautiful nature. This is also a great spot for rock climbing… but maybe not for beginners.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThis is one of the more well known tourist attractions, for good reason though. Enjoy easy-difficult hikes through out the park, all while enjoying beautiful nature. This is also a great spot for rock climbing… but maybe not for beginners.
This is a very popular hike and is about medium difficulty. Gorgeous scenery in the woods located at the foothills of the mountain. If you venture on this trail & want an extra adrenaline rush I would HIGHLY recommend the Broadmoor Adventure Ziplines. This was one of the most exhilarating experiences we’ve ever had.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdThis is a very popular hike and is about medium difficulty. Gorgeous scenery in the woods located at the foothills of the mountain. If you venture on this trail & want an extra adrenaline rush I would HIGHLY recommend the Broadmoor Adventure Ziplines. This was one of the most exhilarating experiences we’ve ever had.
This is an awesome experience to truly enjoy part of all that Colorado has to offer. You get a little hike in as well and some spectacular views!
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Adventures Out West
1335 Manitou AveThis is an awesome experience to truly enjoy part of all that Colorado has to offer. You get a little hike in as well and some spectacular views!
This is one of 2 rival hotels since the beginning of this town. Many presidents and celebrities stay here when they visit this beautiful town. It’s very beautiful (especially during the holidays when it’s all lit up) and has a lot of history.
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The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveThis is one of 2 rival hotels since the beginning of this town. Many presidents and celebrities stay here when they visit this beautiful town. It’s very beautiful (especially during the holidays when it’s all lit up) and has a lot of history.
This is the second of the 2 rival hotels since the beginning of this town. Much history here as well. This is located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.
The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel
4 S Cascade AveThis is the second of the 2 rival hotels since the beginning of this town. Much history here as well. This is located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.
The AFA chapel is one of the most beautiful and serene buildings. Definitely don’t want to miss it!
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United States Air Force Academy
The AFA chapel is one of the most beautiful and serene buildings. Definitely don’t want to miss it!
Visit the most athletic place in Colorado Springs to get some inspiration for that difficult hike you’ve planned for tomorrow.
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaVisit the most athletic place in Colorado Springs to get some inspiration for that difficult hike you’ve planned for tomorrow.
Food scene
This is a beautiful restaurant with a great food and drink selection (May I suggest their Brunch Buffett & Mimosa Tower). Not only is the atmosphere fun, they also have fun yard games and brilliant views of the front range.
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ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop
7114 Campus DrThis is a beautiful restaurant with a great food and drink selection (May I suggest their Brunch Buffett & Mimosa Tower). Not only is the atmosphere fun, they also have fun yard games and brilliant views of the front range.
This is a cute local Italian restaurant in Old Colorado City neighborhood. The food never disappoints and the service is excellent. It’s located by cute local shops and has an additional restaurant located above it called Sopras that has berry yummy appetizers and drinks. The rooftop balcony is a perfect spot to enjoy a summer evening.
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Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveThis is a cute local Italian restaurant in Old Colorado City neighborhood. The food never disappoints and the service is excellent. It’s located by cute local shops and has an additional restaurant located above it called Sopras that has berry yummy appetizers and drinks. The rooftop balcony is a perfect spot to enjoy a summer evening.
This is one of our favorite steakhouses. The service is always amazing and the food and drinks are even better. This is located downtown which makes for a great start if you want to go out after.
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MacKenzie's Chop House
128 S Tejon StThis is one of our favorite steakhouses. The service is always amazing and the food and drinks are even better. This is located downtown which makes for a great start if you want to go out after.
This restaurant is in an up and coming areas with lots of fun things to do around it. The upstairs balcony AT THIS LOCATION has the best view of the whole front range of any restaurant in town. Highly recommend for a more casual dinner. This location is far better than the Barnes location, in our opinion.
Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse
1268 Interquest PkwyThis restaurant is in an up and coming areas with lots of fun things to do around it. The upstairs balcony AT THIS LOCATION has the best view of the whole front range of any restaurant in town. Highly recommend for a more casual dinner. This location is far better than the Barnes location, in our opinion.
This is a locally owned breakfast spot. It’s very popular among tourists and locals alike, so I will warn you there will probably be a wait, so plan accordingly. They have a non-alcoholic drink called the cure that is the best morning drink you’ll ever taste. There’s multiple locations in town and they are all good.
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Urban Egg a daytime eatery
5925 Dublin BlvdThis is a locally owned breakfast spot. It’s very popular among tourists and locals alike, so I will warn you there will probably be a wait, so plan accordingly. They have a non-alcoholic drink called the cure that is the best morning drink you’ll ever taste. There’s multiple locations in town and they are all good.
This dinner has been around for a long time and is a well known locals haven. They are known for their famous green chili smothered burrito. The portions here are HUGE.
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King's Chef Diner
131 E Bijou StThis dinner has been around for a long time and is a well known locals haven. They are known for their famous green chili smothered burrito. The portions here are HUGE.
If you’re in the mood for Mexican food you can’t go wrong with this restaurant. Amazing view from their balcony and the tastiest margaritas.
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Hacienda Colorado
5246 N Nevada AveIf you’re in the mood for Mexican food you can’t go wrong with this restaurant. Amazing view from their balcony and the tastiest margaritas.
This is the cutest little Indian restaurant. The service is quick and attentive and the food is so yummy. If you want Indian food this is the place to go.
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Bennys Restaurant & Lounge
517 West Colorado AvenueThis is the cutest little Indian restaurant. The service is quick and attentive and the food is so yummy. If you want Indian food this is the place to go.
Local pizzeria that’s close enough to deliver if you want an evening in. This place has the best garlic knots and NY style pizza in town. One of our favorite go-to’s for an easy night in.
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Joey's Pizza
1843 Briargate BlvdLocal pizzeria that’s close enough to deliver if you want an evening in. This place has the best garlic knots and NY style pizza in town. One of our favorite go-to’s for an easy night in.
If you’ve never had Brazilian food I highly recommend going to this restaurant. Not only is the food delicious, it’s a whole experience. The Brazilian cheese balls and Brazilian lemonade have a permanent place on my cravings list. This place offers a very unique experience.
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Tucanos Brazilian Grill
3294 Cinema PointIf you’ve never had Brazilian food I highly recommend going to this restaurant. Not only is the food delicious, it’s a whole experience. The Brazilian cheese balls and Brazilian lemonade have a permanent place on my cravings list. This place offers a very unique experience.
This is our favorite sushi restaurant for all you can eat sushi. It melts in you mouth and they are the nicest people.
Kanpai Japanese Restaurant and Sushi
5935 Dublin BoulevardThis is our favorite sushi restaurant for all you can eat sushi. It melts in you mouth and they are the nicest people.
Drinks & Night Life
These are places we like to venture to either have a stiff drink or a cozy cup of joe… or somewhere in the middle.
This is one of the most uniques venues you’ll ever go to for a drink or food. This elementary school-turned-brewery & bar has some good times waiting for you. This place is comprised of multiple restaurants, bars, brewery’s, and coffee shops within the school making for an all in one bar hopping experience. Sometimes it even features food trucks by the “playground”. Honorable mentions within the venue are Axe & Oak Whiskey House, The Principals Office, & Bristol Brewery.
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Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveThis is one of the most uniques venues you’ll ever go to for a drink or food. This elementary school-turned-brewery & bar has some good times waiting for you. This place is comprised of multiple restaurants, bars, brewery’s, and coffee shops within the school making for an all in one bar hopping experience. Sometimes it even features food trucks by the “playground”. Honorable mentions within the venue are Axe & Oak Whiskey House, The Principals Office, & Bristol Brewery.
If you’re looking for a cool story to tell the people back home you can’t miss this stop. Best way I can describe this restaurant is “subway style entrance” with exquisite drinks. The vibe is moody but oh so fun. They have some amazing drinks here and just a really fun and unique experience. Good for food too but nothing to write home about there. The drinks however… have I mentioned the drinks yet? Best martinis around! Highly recommend!
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The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StIf you’re looking for a cool story to tell the people back home you can’t miss this stop. Best way I can describe this restaurant is “subway style entrance” with exquisite drinks. The vibe is moody but oh so fun. They have some amazing drinks here and just a really fun and unique experience. Good for food too but nothing to write home about there. The drinks however… have I mentioned the drinks yet? Best martinis around! Highly recommend!
This bar-taco-ice cream place is such a fun concept. A great place to kick off a night out in the town or have an night cap after a Switchbacks game.
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Cork & Cask
60 E Moreno AveThis bar-taco-ice cream place is such a fun concept. A great place to kick off a night out in the town or have an night cap after a Switchbacks game.
The ambience here is perfect for whatever activity you go for. It’s a coffee house as it’s day job but a wine bar at night. They have good snacks, light foods, & cute charcuterie boards as well.
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Wayfinder Coffee Co.
6140 Austin Bluffs PkwyThe ambience here is perfect for whatever activity you go for. It’s a coffee house as it’s day job but a wine bar at night. They have good snacks, light foods, & cute charcuterie boards as well.
The service here is exceptional! They have wine flights from around the world and a luxurious yet cozy atmosphere to enjoy sipping on some wine and snacking on some flatbread to match. Great place to hit up after eating at Parry’s since they are Nextdoor to each other.
uva wine bar
1268 Interquest PkwyThe service here is exceptional! They have wine flights from around the world and a luxurious yet cozy atmosphere to enjoy sipping on some wine and snacking on some flatbread to match. Great place to hit up after eating at Parry’s since they are Nextdoor to each other.
This is my favorite bar. It has a boho chic vibe and some of the most unique curated cocktails. They did recently become primarily an event space, but are still open to the public sometimes. Just call or check their Insta before heading over to make sure they are open.
The Venue at ALMAGRE
2460 Montebello Square DrThis is my favorite bar. It has a boho chic vibe and some of the most unique curated cocktails. They did recently become primarily an event space, but are still open to the public sometimes. Just call or check their Insta before heading over to make sure they are open.
Local brewery! Great beer and a fun “goat patch” out back to chill and enjoy a nice cold one. *no actual goats will be there*
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Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveLocal brewery! Great beer and a fun “goat patch” out back to chill and enjoy a nice cold one. *no actual goats will be there*
Neighborhoods
This is an older part of town with more history and fun activities and local events going on as well.
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Old Colorado City
This is an older part of town with more history and fun activities and local events going on as well.
This charming part of town has some great culture. Try one of the natural mountain spring fountains, you won’t forget the experience.
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Manitou Springs
This charming part of town has some great culture. Try one of the natural mountain spring fountains, you won’t forget the experience.
Enjoy local shops, restaurants, & bars as you stroll down the streets of downtown.
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Downtown
Enjoy local shops, restaurants, & bars as you stroll down the streets of downtown.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Scooters vs Uber/Lyft
Colorado Springs is not very walkable. Downtown and other more populated and touristy areas scootering will get you most places, but for the rest of the town the best bet is to have a car. Parking is pretty easy most places if you want to rent a car, but if you don’t rent a car it’s fairly easy to catch an Uber/Lyft as well.
Qué meter en la valija
Bi-Polar Weather
Colorado is know to have ever changing weather. It can be sunny and 85 and then an hour later be blizzarding (I’m not exaggerating, many people end up wearing shorts in a blizzard because it was sunny when they left their house an hour ago). Pack layers and be prepared for cooler evening and rain or a very hot and dry day.
Qué meter en la valija
Drink LOTS of water- There’s not much oxygen up here
If you’re visiting from sea level or close to sea level make sure you are drinking enough WATER (especially if you’re drinking alcohol and outside a lot) & wearing SUNSCREEN! The sun hits hard up here and that combined with lack of extra water can easily cause heat exhaustion. Please be careful!