Carissa’s guidebook
Food scene
Manitou Springs
Walking around for the gift shops and local eatery's
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Colorado Springs
11 S Tejon StThe oysters are SO yummy!
Sushi Ai
6552 S Academy BlvdYummy, even when delivered!
Sushi Ring
1861 S Nevada AveAll you can eat sushi!
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveExcellent atmosphere and ale
Upstairs Wine Bar
2417 W Colorado AveExcellent variety of wine and they do wine tastings
Urban Egg
28B S Tejon StOur favorite breakfast place! Their Eggs Benedict is amazing!
Everything we tasted from drinks to appetizers to steak.....all delicious!
46 locals recommend
MacKenzie's Chop House
128 S Tejon St Everything we tasted from drinks to appetizers to steak.....all delicious!
Sightseeing
2,744 steps with more than 2,000 feet gained in elevation. Fantastic views and excellent workout! Head back down using the Barr Trail in order to be safe.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The Incline2,744 steps with more than 2,000 feet gained in elevation. Fantastic views and excellent workout! Head back down using the Barr Trail in order to be safe.
Fantastic place to take photos, go rock climbing, and hike!
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdFantastic place to take photos, go rock climbing, and hike!
Amazing views and several stops along the way to capture unbelievable photos!
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Amazing views and several stops along the way to capture unbelievable photos!
Moderate to difficult hikes. Mount Cutler is easier and is 1.7 miles long. Mount Muscoco is 4 miles (more difficult and uphill--may be slippery at times). Mount Cutler is more family friendly than Muscoco. Both hikes have excellent views!
22 locals recommend
Mt Cutler and Muscoco Trailhead
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadModerate to difficult hikes. Mount Cutler is easier and is 1.7 miles long. Mount Muscoco is 4 miles (more difficult and uphill--may be slippery at times). Mount Cutler is more family friendly than Muscoco. Both hikes have excellent views!
Old Colorado City
Sight seeing and eatery!
AMAZING place to visit! It is 1.5 hours drive from Colorado Springs, but it is worth it! Once arriving, there is a one mile hike to the lake/glacier but then you get to spend all day either swimming or skiing/sledding/snowboarding....all year long!
148 locals recommend
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadAMAZING place to visit! It is 1.5 hours drive from Colorado Springs, but it is worth it! Once arriving, there is a one mile hike to the lake/glacier but then you get to spend all day either swimming or skiing/sledding/snowboarding....all year long!