Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
We love going to Peak Place for the coffee anytime of the day. The vibe is relaxing inside for work, or conversation with a friend. The patio is nice to sit on for brunch on Saturday's or in the afternoon to share a bottle of wine. A fun photo op is available there too. It's a must stop!
12 locals recommend
Peak Place - Coffee Beer Wine
2360 Montebello Square DrWe love going to Peak Place for the coffee anytime of the day. The vibe is relaxing inside for work, or conversation with a friend. The patio is nice to sit on for brunch on Saturday's or in the afternoon to share a bottle of wine. A fun photo op is available there too. It's a must stop!
Pizza Time is a family owned business that has great pizza, sandwiches, Taco Tuesday, and gluten free options. They are a huge supporter of the local schools and give back to the community. Super Family Friendly.
Pizza Time Colorado
8794 N Union BlvdPizza Time is a family owned business that has great pizza, sandwiches, Taco Tuesday, and gluten free options. They are a huge supporter of the local schools and give back to the community. Super Family Friendly.
If you like to be adventurous, this is the place to eat. It is Latin American food with a Caribbean twist. It's a small place so don't be surprised if you have to wait a few minutes but it will be worth it. I love the tacos and the spicy margaritas. Piglatin Cocina is a short drive or long walk from the house and it has late hours, closed on Sunday.
44 locals recommend
Piglatin Cocina
2825 Dublin BlvdIf you like to be adventurous, this is the place to eat. It is Latin American food with a Caribbean twist. It's a small place so don't be surprised if you have to wait a few minutes but it will be worth it. I love the tacos and the spicy margaritas. Piglatin Cocina is a short drive or long walk from the house and it has late hours, closed on Sunday.
Dollar Ice Cream cones the size of your fist! trust me, if you want a GREAT soft serve cone of chocolate, vanilla, or twist this is the spot. They also have a flavor of the week! If you don't like soft serve they are most affordable homemade hard scoop and gelato shop in town. Highly recommended!
10 locals recommend
Rizuto's Ice Cream Inc.
4785 Barnes RdDollar Ice Cream cones the size of your fist! trust me, if you want a GREAT soft serve cone of chocolate, vanilla, or twist this is the spot. They also have a flavor of the week! If you don't like soft serve they are most affordable homemade hard scoop and gelato shop in town. Highly recommended!
Parks & Nature
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdIn the center of Colorado Springs we have this wonderful Park that is great for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, walking the dogs and for the amazing views. This is one of our family favorite spots because it only take 15 minutes to drive there and you can choose easy - difficult trails depending on your mood. The beautiful sandstone pillars and pinion pine smells with the awesome views makes this a worthy stop.
176 locals recommend
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdIn the center of Colorado Springs we have this wonderful Park that is great for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, walking the dogs and for the amazing views. This is one of our family favorite spots because it only take 15 minutes to drive there and you can choose easy - difficult trails depending on your mood. The beautiful sandstone pillars and pinion pine smells with the awesome views makes this a worthy stop.
The Cottonwood Creek Trail is located just a few blocks from our place. It is great for walking, running, and riding your bikes.
Cottonwood Creek Trail
Cottonwood Creek TrailThe Cottonwood Creek Trail is located just a few blocks from our place. It is great for walking, running, and riding your bikes.
Stunning views, and a gorgeous drive! $35 dollars for a vehicle to drive up. Plan at least 4-5 hours to drive up, look around, and take some side roads around the reservoirs. A fun adventure most days. Best time to go is early in the morning as the clouds and storms come in the afternoon.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Stunning views, and a gorgeous drive! $35 dollars for a vehicle to drive up. Plan at least 4-5 hours to drive up, look around, and take some side roads around the reservoirs. A fun adventure most days. Best time to go is early in the morning as the clouds and storms come in the afternoon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bristol Brewery is one of the best breweries in Colorado, IMO. They started out as very small brewery mostly known for its Laughing Lab Scottish ale. They grew out of there little place and decided to take on the re-purposing of an old elementary school just a couple blocks away. Now the Ivywild School is one of the best one stop shops for a unique eating and drinking experience. The Principals office makes a great cup of coffee or some of the best and most unique cocktails around. I promise going to the principals office is worth it. You can go downstairs to the former kindergarten classroom that is now the Ax and Oak distillery. The bathrooms still have original school art on the walls.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveBristol Brewery is one of the best breweries in Colorado, IMO. They started out as very small brewery mostly known for its Laughing Lab Scottish ale. They grew out of there little place and decided to take on the re-purposing of an old elementary school just a couple blocks away. Now the Ivywild School is one of the best one stop shops for a unique eating and drinking experience. The Principals office makes a great cup of coffee or some of the best and most unique cocktails around. I promise going to the principals office is worth it. You can go downstairs to the former kindergarten classroom that is now the Ax and Oak distillery. The bathrooms still have original school art on the walls.
We love stopping at Breweries. This brewery has one of our favorite IPA's. It's a small place that has a family friendly vibe with free popcorn and board games. You can order dinner from the pizza place or Schnitzel place, they bring it to your table. Stop in before or after a movie or some shopping.
13 locals recommend
Peaks N Pines Brewery
4005 Tutt BlvdWe love stopping at Breweries. This brewery has one of our favorite IPA's. It's a small place that has a family friendly vibe with free popcorn and board games. You can order dinner from the pizza place or Schnitzel place, they bring it to your table. Stop in before or after a movie or some shopping.
Relaxed environment, Great Pikes Peak views, Daily Food Trucks and the beer variety is great.
11 locals recommend
Lost Friend Brewing Company
2458 Montebello Square DrRelaxed environment, Great Pikes Peak views, Daily Food Trucks and the beer variety is great.
Entertainment & Activities
Rated as one of America's favorite zoos. This zoo is on the side of the mountain and home to the largest zoo giraffe herd in the world. You can actually hand feed the giraffes lettuce that the zoo sells. The zoo has several other interactive exhibits too. The animal exhibits feel very organic and embrace the terrain of the mountain. Plus, gorgeous views of the city and the front range. Plan for 2-5 hours.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdRated as one of America's favorite zoos. This zoo is on the side of the mountain and home to the largest zoo giraffe herd in the world. You can actually hand feed the giraffes lettuce that the zoo sells. The zoo has several other interactive exhibits too. The animal exhibits feel very organic and embrace the terrain of the mountain. Plus, gorgeous views of the city and the front range. Plan for 2-5 hours.
Colorado Springs is known for training some of the best athletes in the world. US Olympic Training Center offers tours, showing you the history of the Olympics and Athletes.
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaColorado Springs is known for training some of the best athletes in the world. US Olympic Training Center offers tours, showing you the history of the Olympics and Athletes.
Patty Jewett is a city owned golf course. We are a family that likes to golf and this is an affordable option. The course is beautiful with lots of interest. The carrot cake isn't bad either.
Sometimes people get married there too.
30 locals recommend
Patty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola StPatty Jewett is a city owned golf course. We are a family that likes to golf and this is an affordable option. The course is beautiful with lots of interest. The carrot cake isn't bad either.
Sometimes people get married there too.
Golf is Good, but not an easy course. Go here for the challenge. We love this place and always have a fun! Cart number 2 & 47 are the fastest. Or you can walk the 8 miles. Tee Time!
Pine Creek Golf Club
9850 Divot TrailGolf is Good, but not an easy course. Go here for the challenge. We love this place and always have a fun! Cart number 2 & 47 are the fastest. Or you can walk the 8 miles. Tee Time!
Regal Interquest & RPX
1120 Interquest PkwyStadium Seating
In Partnership with the City of Colorado Springs, the YMCA invites your family to Cottonwood Creek Family Center to spend some quality time together swimming, working out and playing together. Set within the Cottonwood Creek Complex, this facility features affordable day passes and is an added amenity to YMCA membership.
6 locals recommend
Cottonwood Creek Family Center YMCA
3920 Dublin BlvdIn Partnership with the City of Colorado Springs, the YMCA invites your family to Cottonwood Creek Family Center to spend some quality time together swimming, working out and playing together. Set within the Cottonwood Creek Complex, this facility features affordable day passes and is an added amenity to YMCA membership.
Cottonwood Creek Disc Golf Course
7095 Montarbor DrIt's no longer a penny, but for a quarter it's a great way to spend a nice evening strolling around downtown Manitou and enjoying a local favorite. My personal favorites are the horse races and having my fortune read by Zoltan.
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveIt's no longer a penny, but for a quarter it's a great way to spend a nice evening strolling around downtown Manitou and enjoying a local favorite. My personal favorites are the horse races and having my fortune read by Zoltan.
Shopping
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyGreat shopping and dining options.
I love my grocery store. The employees there are super nice and very helpful. There is a great deli, nice produce, pharmacy, floral department and gas station.
179 locals recommend
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdI love my grocery store. The employees there are super nice and very helpful. There is a great deli, nice produce, pharmacy, floral department and gas station.
Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate BlvdIndoor Mall.
Wonderful selections of produce or bulk bin items. Super close to the house.
54 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1730 Dublin BlvdWonderful selections of produce or bulk bin items. Super close to the house.
Essentials
This is the closest laundromat that I know of. I have been there a couple of times to do large loads. It seems safe and clean. The dryers are super hot, so be careful not to overheat your clothing.
Dublin Coin Laundry
1720 Dublin BlvdThis is the closest laundromat that I know of. I have been there a couple of times to do large loads. It seems safe and clean. The dryers are super hot, so be careful not to overheat your clothing.
Arts & Culture
The Pioneer Museum is a great place to go on a cool or wet day to learn about the history of Colorado Springs. Appropriate for all ages. It is a donation based museum.
197 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StThe Pioneer Museum is a great place to go on a cool or wet day to learn about the history of Colorado Springs. Appropriate for all ages. It is a donation based museum.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale StRotating Exhibits