Ruth & Bryan
Things To Do
Eleven Mile State Park
River, Reservoir, Hills, Hiking, boating, biking, picnicking, quiet trails, this state park is a favorite of Ruth's, and only a few moments past our wedding location in Lake George.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs
This is about an hour past our wedding location in Lake George, and two hours outside of Colorado Springs. It is 100% worth the drive, with incredible views and hot springs nestled into the foothills in a sweet mountain town at the end of it.
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Take a day and go up the mountain Bryan proposed to Ruth on top of! "America the Beautiful" was written on top of Pikes Peak, you can see all the way into Kansas from the top! Plenty of places to pull off and hike or have a picnic on the way up, or go all the way to the top of this 14,000 ft peak and have the famous doughnuts while you're up there!
Pikes Peak By Rail
Head on up America's Mountain by train. Relax and enjoy the views without having to do the driving!
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
Stunning. Breathtaking. Majestic. Red Rocks framing Pikes Peak, a very easy walk in immense beauty in this public park. Bring water! If you're the adventurous type, book a guided rock climbing tour and enjoy the views from the top of the red rocks!
Manitou Springs
Quirky and funky little mountain town at the base of Pikes Peak. Grab some Maté tea, CBD infused coffee, and street food as you peruse the eclectic shops for rubber duckies, t shirts, henna tattoos, fur lined caps, blown glass, and more. There's a penny arcade and you can get free mineral water flowing from Manitou's own fresh water spring. Some people still believe it has magical healing properties!
The Incline
The Manitou Incline gains nearly 2,000 feet of elevation over less than 1 mile. It's not for the faint of heart, but people from all walks (or climbs) of life have successfully conquered it. It is a staircase straight up the side of Pikes Peak. Difficulty level : extreme. Bragging rights : infinite.
D'Vine Wine Manitou Springs
Sit out on the patio and enjoy a cheese and fruit plate with your mini tasting flight, or a full size flight of these local and unique wines! Ruth's favorites are the Peach Chardonnay and the Blackberry Merlot. Don't miss this local gem if you're visiting Manitou!
Bristol Brewing Company
Inside the old IvyWild School are many hidden gems, two of which are the Principal's Office (a craft coffee and cocktail shop) and next door is Bristol Brewing. Locally owned and brewed, enjoy a beer with ambiance (and maybe a soft pretzel)
Pikes Perk Coffee and Tea House
Locally rooted coffee, breakfast burritos, tea, kombucha, and views of Pikes Peak!
Goat Patch Brewing Company
One of Bryan's favorites! We play games and drink local beer and kombucha here often on the weekends. Food trucks outside every day of the week!
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
Nonprofit sanctuary for wolves & wild canines offering guided tours & conservation programs. Yes, you can actually pet wolves here!
Glen Eyrie Castle
Tea in a castle, anyone? Yes! This is a real castle built by the man who founded Colorado Springs, General Palmer. Enjoy tea time in their Victorian tea room, or just tour the property for the beauty of it!
Kairos Coffee House
Staffed by students of our local YWAM chapter, this coffeehouse is one of Ruth's favorites. Grab some coffee, a sandwich, and their sweet potato fries and snuggle up by the fireplace!
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Seven falls is a stunning waterfall with minimal walking involved near the Broadmoor hotel. Worth your time and a bucks for the shuttle! https://www.broadmoor.com/broadmoor-adventures/seven-falls/