Things To Do
Manitou Springs
Nestled between Garden of the Gods and at the base of Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs is a great place to spend the afternoon. With many unique shops and restaurants, this tiny town will be sure to keep you busy for however long you'd like. Make sure to bring some spare change as there is a great old-school style arcade in the middle of the town!
Garden of the Gods Park
For the outdoorsy type - this is a must! This park provides easy hiking trails that provide spectacular views and breathtaking rock formations.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is a rare historical treasure. Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings over 800 years old await you here.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Colorado Springs is home to America's ONLY mountain zoo. Located at 6,800 feet above sea level, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers breathtaking views of the city and of its 750 animals. You can even feed lettuce to one of the largest reticulated giraffe herds in the world - an exciting experience for young & old!
Restaurants
There are also plenty of great places to eat in Colorado Springs. Below are a few of our favorites, but make sure to check the link for plenty of more options. - O'Malley's Pub & Grill (THE BEST wings ever, I will bet my life on it) - Back East Bar & Grill (THE BEST pub food around, I'll bet my life on that as well) - T-Birds Taco's & Tequila - Paravicini's (Great Italian food) - Springs Orleans (cajun, Louisiana-inspired) - Mackenzie's Chophouse or The Famous (both steakhouses - yum!)
Breweries
Of course you can't visit CO without trying some of the great microbreweries the state has to offer. You heard that right - we have much more to offer than just COORS LIGHT! Visit the link to see a list of breweries in the surrounding area. A few of our favorites are: - Pikes Peak Brewing - Rocky Mountain Brewing - Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. - Storybook Brewing - Bristol Brewing