Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Sightseeing
U.S. Air Force Academy
Easy close access to USAFA
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdPremire hiking/nature/photography area
Manitou Springs
Artsy community with great historical buildings from the 1800's
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueGreat sightseeing and outdoor adventure.
If you enjoy hiking and want beautiful mountain views, this local hiking trail is a great place to visit!
21 locals recommend
Blodgett Peak Open Space
3786 W Woodmen RdIf you enjoy hiking and want beautiful mountain views, this local hiking trail is a great place to visit!
If you enjoy hiking, this trail is located near Manitou Springs, (a popular tourist spot) and has stunningly beautiful views of Pike's Peak.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StIf you enjoy hiking, this trail is located near Manitou Springs, (a popular tourist spot) and has stunningly beautiful views of Pike's Peak.
SPECTACULAR views of the mountains and all of Colorado Springs. From up here, you can see for miles. It is a bit of a drive, but worth it if you want a superior view of Colorado Springs.
Saint Peters Dome
SPECTACULAR views of the mountains and all of Colorado Springs. From up here, you can see for miles. It is a bit of a drive, but worth it if you want a superior view of Colorado Springs.
Everything Else
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs PkwyHigher education and shopping
Downtown
You will find an assortments of bars, restaurants and shops downtown.
Shopping
Shopping and quaint standing 1800's vintage era wild west buildings. Also has a bustling art community.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Shopping and quaint standing 1800's vintage era wild west buildings. Also has a bustling art community.
Starbucks, Trader Joes, Costco, Kohls, Lowes, and an assortment of other stores/restaurants are located here.This shopping center is located about a mile down the road from our home.
21 locals recommend
University Village Colorado shopping center
5262 N Nevada AveStarbucks, Trader Joes, Costco, Kohls, Lowes, and an assortment of other stores/restaurants are located here.This shopping center is located about a mile down the road from our home.
A LARGE assortment of shops including Sephora, The Apple Store and Victoria's Secret and restaurants including Biaggi's Italian Bistro and PF Changs are located in this upscale outdoor mall.
110 locals recommend
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyA LARGE assortment of shops including Sephora, The Apple Store and Victoria's Secret and restaurants including Biaggi's Italian Bistro and PF Changs are located in this upscale outdoor mall.
This collection of outlet stores is fantastic- it is about a 45 minute drive, but if you are from out of town and love to shop- this is a great place to do so!
36 locals recommend
Express Factory Outlet
5050 Factory Shops BlvdThis collection of outlet stores is fantastic- it is about a 45 minute drive, but if you are from out of town and love to shop- this is a great place to do so!
Target is a staple for almost anything you may need. This location is the closest to our home, about 2 miles away.
25 locals recommend
Target
9670 Prominent PointTarget is a staple for almost anything you may need. This location is the closest to our home, about 2 miles away.