Things To Do
Coffee & Breakfast
The Loft Coffee, Espresso & Bagels! Bagels & bakery made daily, in-house. The Loft even has gluten free options! RedDog Coffee This place has everything from an espresso bar to cocktails, breakfast sandwiches to burritos! Open for breakfast and lunch! Toasted Bistro Serving breakfast, lunch, social hour & dinner. You can order just about anything here!
Lunch, Dinner & Drinks
The Keg Sandwiches, salads, burgers, beer & cocktails all in one place! Ruffrano's Hell's Kitchen Pizza New York Style Pizza. Order by the slice or whole pizza. This place even has great gluten free pizza! The Loop Mexican. Great margaritas but beware they are very strong! Manitou Brewing Great beer and a menu with a little bit of everything! The Townhouse (Welcome Party Venue) Similar to Manitou Brewing. The Townhouse is great for getting a beer & wings or even a caesar salad! Border Burger Bar This place has all kinds of well crafted burgers, hot dogs & even salads. So many options for the whole group! Sahara Cafe Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food right here in Manitou! Check out the Baba ghanoush, baklava & even the turkish coffee! A great option for something outside of the box!
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark featuring dramatic views. Come admire the 300′ sandstone rock formations against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. Take a drive through the park or get out and walk around! the views in the park are indescribable!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoon is one of our family favorites! This zoo is settled on the mountain and open year around! We highly recommend checking out this place! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is about sharing the wonders of the natural world with kids of all ages and providing memories for a lifetime at America’s mountain Zoo. Named #2 Best Zoo in North America by USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, you’re in for way more than just watching.
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City has many things to offer! check out the local artists galleries and all the yummy food finds. OCC has to so much to offer! Just a short drive from Manitou!
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
The penny arcade will fill you with nostalgia! We specifically recommend the horse races and following up with a box of popcorn from Patsy's!
Manitou Incline
MUST RESERVE YOUR HIKE ONLINE BEFORE GOING. Difficulty level: Extreme (we promise we’re not kidding.) We’re saying it again just in case: The Incline is physically strenuous. What goes up must come down, including you. Every week, firefighters have to trudge up the stairs to rescue ill-prepared hikers. If you are unsure of your ability, please give our firefighters a break and start on a friendlier trail. Steep Ascent: The Incline features 2,768 steps and gains over 2,000 feet of elevation in less than a mile. Challenging Workout: It is a demanding hike that tests both your physical endurance and lungs, especially at high altitude. Stunning Views: Hikers are rewarded with unmatched views of the surrounding area as they ascend.
Cog Railway
Your train ride takes you 9 miles up to the summit of Pikes Peak but your journey transports you back in time. Enter Pike National Forest, travel along Ruxton Creek, by Diamond Rock, within the steep, rocky walls of Englemann Canyon, past stacked boulder formations, a striking waterfall, and through Deer Park. Move up Son of a Gun Hill, through the Icebox, a cool shaded canyon, past the remains of Halfway House Hotel, eventually moving above timberline, where the views get more expansive. And with each turn or climb, hear the stories of historical points and significant people who shaped the region along the way.
Hiking Trails
There are many hiking trails around Manitou Springs. If you don't mind driving here are some of our favorites. Please check to make sure the trails are open due to the time of year! Horse Thief Falls- Divide, Colorado Easy (2.6 Miles) Crags- Divide, Colorado Moderate (4.8 Miles) Thomas Trail Loop- Green Mountain Falls, Colorado Easy/Moderate (2.3 Miles) Nichols Lake Reservoir at Rampart Range- Woodland Park, Colorado (0.8 Miles)