Patricia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Spectacular scenery and hiking, only 8 minutes from the house.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdSpectacular scenery and hiking, only 8 minutes from the house.
Rated #3 in the U.S> - this is remarkable zoo, nestled in the mountains
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdRated #3 in the U.S> - this is remarkable zoo, nestled in the mountains
Just down the street, an equity theater with outstanding productions at the ENT Theater at the University
16 locals recommend
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs PkwyJust down the street, an equity theater with outstanding productions at the ENT Theater at the University
Colorado College has a gorgeous campus and an outstanding theater (Fine Arts) and art museum.
Bemis School of Art at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
818 Pelham PlColorado College has a gorgeous campus and an outstanding theater (Fine Arts) and art museum.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StGreat hiking
Painted Mines Archeological Site
Paint Mine RoadStunning natural beauty.
North Pole Colorado Santa's Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwyMust visit if you have kids!
Neighborhoods
Old Colorado City
Fun and funky neighborhood with lots of great cafes and shops.
Manitou Springs
Great town, worth visiting.
Food scene
Best restaurant in ton - local ingredients, creatively prepared by locals - either chef's menu or al a carte.
Ephemera
514 South Tejon StreetBest restaurant in ton - local ingredients, creatively prepared by locals - either chef's menu or al a carte.
The best pizza anywhere ! Cool spot with fire pits. Sour dough crust is the best.
23 locals recommend
White Pie Pizzeria
330 South Nevada AvenueThe best pizza anywhere ! Cool spot with fire pits. Sour dough crust is the best.
This is the most fabulous bread you'll find anywhere. Located on N Cascade in a renovated school. Coffee shops, great brewery and pizza truck are also available here.
19 locals recommend
Nightingale Bread
2727 N Cascade AveThis is the most fabulous bread you'll find anywhere. Located on N Cascade in a renovated school. Coffee shops, great brewery and pizza truck are also available here.
Another renovated school with food, beer and whiskey. Fun place to visit!
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveAnother renovated school with food, beer and whiskey. Fun place to visit!
Trader Joe's
5342 N Nevada AveJust two miles north on Nevada.
Great place to eat and drink close to home. Goat Patch Brewery, coffee shop and NIghtingale Bakery.
26 locals recommend
The Lincoln Center
2727 N Cascade AveGreat place to eat and drink close to home. Goat Patch Brewery, coffee shop and NIghtingale Bakery.