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October 15, 2022
Palmer Lake, CO

The Matzellers

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Make a weekend out of your visit! There are so many cool things to do around Palmer Lake; if you want specific suggestions, just ask us!
Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

1805 North 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
, (719) 634-6666

Located just a short drive from the venue, this park is free to enter and is a gorgeous, easy hike!

Rock Park - Castle Rock

Rock Park - Castle Rock

1710 Front Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
, (303) 814-7444

The place where Taylor proposed! You can climb all the way to the top, or stop at one of the benches on the trail. A beautiful place to watch the sunset.

Glacier Ice Cream & Gelato

Glacier Ice Cream & Gelato

115 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
, (303) 386-3751

Our favorite ice cream shop in Castle Rock! Just a 20 minute drive from the venue, they have ice cream and gelato, as well as milkshakes and other goodies.

Pikes Peak Brewing Company

Pikes Peak Brewing Company

1756 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument, CO 80132
, (719) 208-4098

A classic Colorado brewery!

Border Burger Bar

Border Burger Bar

934 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
, (719) 685-3287

Go explore Manitou Springs and stop for a burger here! It is arguably one of the best burgers I have ever had.

Tamarind Indian Cuisine

Tamarind Indian Cuisine

514 Perry Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
, (720) 733-0776

Our most frequented restaurant. Try out a new cuisine while you're here! We recommend the Bharta Makhani (eggplant), butter chicken, or lamb biryani!

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain

5069 Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade-Chipita Park, CO 80809
, (719) 385-7325

If your car has some get-up-and-go, drive to the Pike's Peak summit and get a donut while you enjoy the view!

Front Range Barbeque

Front Range Barbeque

2330 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
, (719) 632-2596

An incredibly tasty barbecue joint in Old Colorado Springs, it is a must try!

Palmer Lake Reservoir via La Deux Reservoirs Trail

Palmer Lake Reservoir via La Deux Reservoirs Trail

Old Carriage Road, Palmer Lake, CO 80133
, (719) 481-2953

A nice 4-mile hike that should take only a couple of hours. Slight elevation gain, so take it slow if you are not used to altitude!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
, (719) 633-9925

A cute zoo built right into the side of Cheyenne Mountain! A bit closer to the hotel than the Denver Zoo.

Seven Falls

Seven Falls

2350 South Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
, (855) 923-7272

Another short but sweet hike. For a challenge, you can take the alternate route up and above - much less busy that way!

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