3 Days in Colorado Springs
Sightseeing
Placed on the side of Cheyenne Mountain, with views of the whole city. This is an amazing and relaxed zoo. Feed giraffes, elephants, and walk with the wallabies!
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdPlaced on the side of Cheyenne Mountain, with views of the whole city. This is an amazing and relaxed zoo. Feed giraffes, elephants, and walk with the wallabies!
A piece of history, see how the Colorado native Americans used to live in the side of the mountains.
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdA piece of history, see how the Colorado native Americans used to live in the side of the mountains.
Riverside train ride down and back through the Royal Gorge.
98 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Route Railroad station
South 3rd StreetRiverside train ride down and back through the Royal Gorge.
Skyline Drive
Skyline DriveA scenic drive with 360* views
This National Natural Landmark is the main reason many come to the Springs. While walking the trails is nice, but try riding horseback! It offers the experience of those in the pioneer days!
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThis National Natural Landmark is the main reason many come to the Springs. While walking the trails is nice, but try riding horseback! It offers the experience of those in the pioneer days!
Food scene
Over 100 different donuts packed inside a fun pink and orange building.
31 locals recommend
Amy's Donuts
2704 E Fountain BlvdOver 100 different donuts packed inside a fun pink and orange building.
Hatch Cover
252 E Cheyenne Mountain BlvdA neighborhood bar and grill featuring poker and karaoke nights!
Portions for Bears in here with the BEST fresh squeezed orange juice!
13 locals recommend
Black Bear Diner
1340 Garden of the Gods RdPortions for Bears in here with the BEST fresh squeezed orange juice!
An old elementary school was redesigned to hold several eateries as well as a brewery, distillery, and some shops.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveAn old elementary school was redesigned to hold several eateries as well as a brewery, distillery, and some shops.
Great tex-mex restaurant with an even better view of Pikes Peak with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner! *request outdoor seating if possible*
8 locals recommend
Rudy's Little Hideaway Restaurant
945 S 8th StGreat tex-mex restaurant with an even better view of Pikes Peak with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner! *request outdoor seating if possible*
While in Manitou Springs stop by this lively joint to grab lunch and some brews.
11 locals recommend
Townhouse Sports Grill
907 Manitou AveWhile in Manitou Springs stop by this lively joint to grab lunch and some brews.
A 3-story brewery housed in a historic downtown building, featuring a billiards hall.
145 locals recommend
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveA 3-story brewery housed in a historic downtown building, featuring a billiards hall.
Shopping
A small, but busy, mountain town with shops and restaurants with mountains all around.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
A small, but busy, mountain town with shops and restaurants with mountains all around.
Just down the road from Manitou, with more shops and restaurants. Try stopping by the Tea House to grab some fresh teas made in-house.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Just down the road from Manitou, with more shops and restaurants. Try stopping by the Tea House to grab some fresh teas made in-house.