The Retreat's Guide to Things to Do & See
Sightseeing
This is an interactive and educational way to learn about some of our most mysterious and misunderstood animals.
149 locals recommend
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
4729 Twin Rocks RdThis is an interactive and educational way to learn about some of our most mysterious and misunderstood animals.
A wonderful experience! You will have to do some walking. Try the world famous Terror-dactyl!
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdA wonderful experience! You will have to do some walking. Try the world famous Terror-dactyl!
Learn about the ancient dinosaurs that roamed Colorado before we called this place home!
103 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
201 S Fairview StLearn about the ancient dinosaurs that roamed Colorado before we called this place home!
This is an amazing way to take in the views surrounding Pike's Peak. Get your tickets in advance because they go quickly!
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
This is an amazing way to take in the views surrounding Pike's Peak. Get your tickets in advance because they go quickly!
This is an amazing interactive way of learning about our Olympic history! Come and see different medals from past Olympic competitions, and try your hand on some of the sports, such as archery and down-hill skiing!
150 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StThis is an amazing interactive way of learning about our Olympic history! Come and see different medals from past Olympic competitions, and try your hand on some of the sports, such as archery and down-hill skiing!
What to see one of Colorado Springs historical traditions? Come and check this out!
Pro Rodeo Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, USA
What to see one of Colorado Springs historical traditions? Come and check this out!
This is the quintessential way to see Pike's Peak! The road is paved all the way up. Once you're at the top, you will enjoy our new visitor's center and try our famous high altitude donuts!
665 locals recommend
Pikes Peak
This is the quintessential way to see Pike's Peak! The road is paved all the way up. Once you're at the top, you will enjoy our new visitor's center and try our famous high altitude donuts!
Come to Garden of the Gods and experience some of the most breath-taking views Colorado has to offer! Check out the visitor's center and soak in the incredible views.
238 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StCome to Garden of the Gods and experience some of the most breath-taking views Colorado has to offer! Check out the visitor's center and soak in the incredible views.
Take a trip south of Colorado Springs to Canyon City!. The Royal Gorge is a must-see when visiting Colorado. In addition to the bridge, is a new zip-line and climbing area. While in Canyon City, you may want to try white water rafting or a relaxing ride on the scenic train rail.
340 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3ATake a trip south of Colorado Springs to Canyon City!. The Royal Gorge is a must-see when visiting Colorado. In addition to the bridge, is a new zip-line and climbing area. While in Canyon City, you may want to try white water rafting or a relaxing ride on the scenic train rail.
Come discover the animals the roamed our area! Please make sure you bring your walking/hiking shoes and camera!
140 locals recommend
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
15807 Co Rd 1Come discover the animals the roamed our area! Please make sure you bring your walking/hiking shoes and camera!
Come to downtown Colorado Springs and enjoy our beloved Switchback soccer team! You will be excited to see some talented players win one for the city!
6 locals recommend
Weidner Field
111 W Cimarron StCome to downtown Colorado Springs and enjoy our beloved Switchback soccer team! You will be excited to see some talented players win one for the city!
Come and see where the Air Force and Space Force cadets train and prepare to serve and protect our great country! If you come in the fall, you may be able to snag some tickets to the football game!
Air Force Academy
Come and see where the Air Force and Space Force cadets train and prepare to serve and protect our great country! If you come in the fall, you may be able to snag some tickets to the football game!
Tucked away from the road near Garden of the Gods, is a beautiful castle built for one of our founding father's wife. If your timing is right, you may catch some Big Horned Sheep roaming the campus! If you want to tour, please call ahead!
71 locals recommend
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StTucked away from the road near Garden of the Gods, is a beautiful castle built for one of our founding father's wife. If your timing is right, you may catch some Big Horned Sheep roaming the campus! If you want to tour, please call ahead!
A breath taking adventure awaits! Walk across the highest suspension bridge over the Arkansas River! For the ones who are not too keen on heights, a park van can take you across! Check out the scenery and watch a show that gives you the history of the Royal Gorge Bridge. For those seeking a little adventure, there is a new zip-line and rock-climbing area. If you are looking for a more relaxing way to soak in the views, take the gondola across. There are other adventures near Cañon City. In the Spring/Summer, you can go white water rafting. There is also helicopter rides and skydiving!
340 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3AA breath taking adventure awaits! Walk across the highest suspension bridge over the Arkansas River! For the ones who are not too keen on heights, a park van can take you across! Check out the scenery and watch a show that gives you the history of the Royal Gorge Bridge. For those seeking a little adventure, there is a new zip-line and rock-climbing area. If you are looking for a more relaxing way to soak in the views, take the gondola across. There are other adventures near Cañon City. In the Spring/Summer, you can go white water rafting. There is also helicopter rides and skydiving!
For a more relaxing way to take in the sights of the Royal Gorge, Take a train! The train runs next to the beautiful and majestic Arkansas River! Don't forget to look up and check out the Royal Gorge Bridge! Reservations are required. Go to their website of call: seven one nine two seven six, four thousand.
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
401 Water StreetFor a more relaxing way to take in the sights of the Royal Gorge, Take a train! The train runs next to the beautiful and majestic Arkansas River! Don't forget to look up and check out the Royal Gorge Bridge! Reservations are required. Go to their website of call: seven one nine two seven six, four thousand.
Food scene
Want to find a place nearby that has wonderful food? The Wines of Colorado will not disappoint! From Buffalo Burgers and Chicken Pot Pie to the freshly made Carrot Cake. Make sure you ask for Creekside Dining!
86 locals recommend
The Wines of Colorado
8045 US-24Want to find a place nearby that has wonderful food? The Wines of Colorado will not disappoint! From Buffalo Burgers and Chicken Pot Pie to the freshly made Carrot Cake. Make sure you ask for Creekside Dining!
Does Colorado have great Barbecue? Why yes we do! The owner hails from the south and has incorporated his experiences and various tastes from South Carolina to Texas! The Pecan Pie is my favorite!
129 locals recommend
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveDoes Colorado have great Barbecue? Why yes we do! The owner hails from the south and has incorporated his experiences and various tastes from South Carolina to Texas! The Pecan Pie is my favorite!
The finest steakhouse in Colorado Springs in waiting for you. Come and check out this amazing place. You will not be disappointed!
46 locals recommend
MacKenzie's Chop House
128 S Tejon StThe finest steakhouse in Colorado Springs in waiting for you. Come and check out this amazing place. You will not be disappointed!
This is a great and casual place to eat. The brisket is my favorite. You have two types of barbecue sauces to choose from. I like the "Sissy Sauce". The Peach Cobbler is to die for!
75 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
315 S 31st StThis is a great and casual place to eat. The brisket is my favorite. You have two types of barbecue sauces to choose from. I like the "Sissy Sauce". The Peach Cobbler is to die for!
While touring Manitou Springs, try some authentic mediterranean food! The baklava is delicious and the Sage Tea is served hot or cold. You will want to return every time you visit !
8 locals recommend
Sahara Cafe
954 Manitou AveWhile touring Manitou Springs, try some authentic mediterranean food! The baklava is delicious and the Sage Tea is served hot or cold. You will want to return every time you visit !
This is my favorite place to go when I am craving Sushi! The sushi is made fresh and in front of you if you sit at the bar. It's has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere!
Sushi Spot
This is my favorite place to go when I am craving Sushi! The sushi is made fresh and in front of you if you sit at the bar. It's has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere!
If you are craving for some Mexican food, try The Loop. The atmosphere is relaxing and the Margaritas are delicious!
55 locals recommend
The Loop
965 Manitou AveIf you are craving for some Mexican food, try The Loop. The atmosphere is relaxing and the Margaritas are delicious!
Want a memorable sit down dinner to celebrate an anniversary or birthday. Just drive 5 minutes down the road, and you will find a cozy and delicious place to create memories!
30 locals recommend
Mucky Duck Restaurant & Catering
10530 Ute Pass AveWant a memorable sit down dinner to celebrate an anniversary or birthday. Just drive 5 minutes down the road, and you will find a cozy and delicious place to create memories!
Looking for a more casual atmosphere with some pool tables and karaoke on Friday nights? Come inside and let loose! The food is super casual and the patrons are friendly!
35 locals recommend
The Blue Moose Tavern
10530 Ute Pass AveLooking for a more casual atmosphere with some pool tables and karaoke on Friday nights? Come inside and let loose! The food is super casual and the patrons are friendly!
Get up early and head to the Pantry for Breakfast! This is a popular place in the summer! The cinnamon rolls are huge and very tasty! You will be stuffed and ready for the day's activities!
79 locals recommend
The Pantry
6980 Lake StGet up early and head to the Pantry for Breakfast! This is a popular place in the summer! The cinnamon rolls are huge and very tasty! You will be stuffed and ready for the day's activities!