Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Drinks & Nightlife
Navajo Hogan is a local landmark. It is the first Roadhouse in Colorado Springs and is designed in the shape of a Navajo Hogan, which was a spiritual meeting place. It is unique. They have good food and live music.
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Johnny's Navajo Hogan
2817 N Nevada AveNavajo Hogan is a local landmark. It is the first Roadhouse in Colorado Springs and is designed in the shape of a Navajo Hogan, which was a spiritual meeting place. It is unique. They have good food and live music.
Local favorite. Beer by the yard. Sing along with a piano player. Great fun!
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The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveLocal favorite. Beer by the yard. Sing along with a piano player. Great fun!
Live music. Everything from local acts to National Headliners.
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Stargazers Theater and Event Center
10 S Parkside DrLive music. Everything from local acts to National Headliners.
They have live music on the weekends and good food. Bar for grown ups! Good food and live music on the north end of town.
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Back East Bar & Grill
9475 Briar Village PointThey have live music on the weekends and good food. Bar for grown ups! Good food and live music on the north end of town.
Cowboys
25 N Tejon StCountry Music Venue and night club.
Catering to the younger crowd, a club that is very popular. There are several clubs on the Tejon strip.
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Blondie's
24 N Tejon StCatering to the younger crowd, a club that is very popular. There are several clubs on the Tejon strip.
Food Scene
This is a wonderful spot for coffee and local brew. It is popular among the college crowd and also for older adults. They have live music, mostly jazz. It's a cool spot!
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The Wild Goose Meeting House
401 N Tejon StThis is a wonderful spot for coffee and local brew. It is popular among the college crowd and also for older adults. They have live music, mostly jazz. It's a cool spot!
Rasta Pasta
405 N Tejon StIt's a restaurant and bookstore. Locally known for years as a great place to find books, toys and have some food.
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Poor Richard's Restaurant
324 1/2 N Tejon StIt's a restaurant and bookstore. Locally known for years as a great place to find books, toys and have some food.
Local favorite for Mexican food (I know everyone has their own tastes for Mexican food but it is good and a downtown favorite)
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Jose Muldoon's
222 N Tejon StLocal favorite for Mexican food (I know everyone has their own tastes for Mexican food but it is good and a downtown favorite)
Bingo Burger - Colorado Springs
132 N Tejon StDowntown favorite for gourmet burgers!
Underground location and dim lighting make this a great spot for romantic dinners. Good food and ambiance. Reservations highly recommended.
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The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StUnderground location and dim lighting make this a great spot for romantic dinners. Good food and ambiance. Reservations highly recommended.
Bonny and Read
101 N Tejon StUpper scale dining. Delicious!
In Manitou Springs, a fondue restaurant that is a local favorite. Great for romantic dining.
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Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
733 Manitou AveIn Manitou Springs, a fondue restaurant that is a local favorite. Great for romantic dining.
They are all over the place. Map the closest one for your caffeine needs!
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Starbucks
7 S Tejon StThey are all over the place. Map the closest one for your caffeine needs!
Famous Steak House
31 N Tejon StGreat Steak and fine dining
GLUTEN FREE BAKERY! It is delicious! Treat yourself to a gluten free bakery item.
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Coquette's Bistro & Bakery
616 S Tejon StGLUTEN FREE BAKERY! It is delicious! Treat yourself to a gluten free bakery item.
BJ's Restaurant is a favorite and suitable for families. There are a lot of restaurants in University Village. Google it and find one that you like!
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
5150 N Nevada AveBJ's Restaurant is a favorite and suitable for families. There are a lot of restaurants in University Village. Google it and find one that you like!
Driving up Ute Pass is a beautiful drive. Do the drive! Just go the speed limit, stay in the right lane and let the crazies race by. Look at the rock formations. It is spectacular. You can stop at the Wines of Colorado for a snack at Cascade, Colorado or keep driving up the pass to Green Mountain Falls, Crystola, Woodland Park and more in the mountains.
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The Wines of Colorado
8045 US-24Driving up Ute Pass is a beautiful drive. Do the drive! Just go the speed limit, stay in the right lane and let the crazies race by. Look at the rock formations. It is spectacular. You can stop at the Wines of Colorado for a snack at Cascade, Colorado or keep driving up the pass to Green Mountain Falls, Crystola, Woodland Park and more in the mountains.
Local favorite for good food. Brew Pub. Family friendly.
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Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveLocal favorite for good food. Brew Pub. Family friendly.
School that was turned into restaurants, pub, bakery, coffee shop.
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Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveSchool that was turned into restaurants, pub, bakery, coffee shop.
Arts & Culture
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale StPainting as a group. I think there is wine. Lots of fun!
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Painting with a Twist
115 N Tejon StPainting as a group. I think there is wine. Lots of fun!
Featuring local history and museum items. Great local place to go.
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Colorado Springsin Pioneer-museo
215 S Tejon StFeaturing local history and museum items. Great local place to go.
Parks & Nature
Must see!! It gets super busy, so budget time. Great to drive through or park and walk. It is gorgeous. Do not climb on the rocks!
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Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StMust see!! It gets super busy, so budget time. Great to drive through or park and walk. It is gorgeous. Do not climb on the rocks!
America's Mountain! You can drive up, hike up or take the Cog Railway (there is talk of the Cog shutting down, so do it while you can).
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Pikes Peak Summit House
America's Mountain! You can drive up, hike up or take the Cog Railway (there is talk of the Cog shutting down, so do it while you can).
Underground caverns. Great family fun. There is also the Terrordactyl (not sure of the spelling) thrill ride. Good times!
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdUnderground caverns. Great family fun. There is also the Terrordactyl (not sure of the spelling) thrill ride. Good times!
Presentation of the history of cliff dwelling Native Americans.
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdPresentation of the history of cliff dwelling Native Americans.
Barr Trail
Barr TrailHiking trail going up Pikes Peak
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StGreat spot to walk trails. Very beautiful.
Florissant Fossil Beds is a national monument. Colorado used to be a rain forest! There is fossilized redwood trees and more there.
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
15807 Co Rd 1Florissant Fossil Beds is a national monument. Colorado used to be a rain forest! There is fossilized redwood trees and more there.
Wolf sanctuary. If you are into wolves and such, this is worth the visit.
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Colorado Wolf ja Wildlife Center
4729 Twin Rocks RdWolf sanctuary. If you are into wolves and such, this is worth the visit.
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadSeven falls is a wonderful spot to visit.
Monument Valley Park
170 W Cache La Poudre StGreat area for a walk or jog.
Shopping
Trader Joe's
5342 N Nevada AveTrader Joe's. Everyone loves Trader Joe's!!
Safeway
3275 W Colorado AveClosest grocery store to the house.
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyNice shops on the north end of town
Entertainment & Activities
For little kids, this is the BOMB! Probably best for up to 12 years old. But I love some of the rides! There is a Ferris Wheel this is the highest elevation Ferris Wheel in the U.S., I believe. Great views!!!
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Joulupukin pajakylä North Pole Coloradossa
5050 Pikes Peak HwyFor little kids, this is the BOMB! Probably best for up to 12 years old. But I love some of the rides! There is a Ferris Wheel this is the highest elevation Ferris Wheel in the U.S., I believe. Great views!!!
Great spot for the Dinosaur lovers!!
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Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
201 S Fairview StGreat spot for the Dinosaur lovers!!
Nice area with lots of restaurants, movie theater, etc
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Cinemark Carefree Circle And IMAX
3305 Cinema PointNice area with lots of restaurants, movie theater, etc
Wonderful zoo built into the side of Cheyenne Mountain. There is a world renowned Giraffe program there. If you like zoos, you will love this one! It is hilly though, so the altitude and hills can be challenging!
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Cheyenne Mountainin eläintarha
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdWonderful zoo built into the side of Cheyenne Mountain. There is a world renowned Giraffe program there. If you like zoos, you will love this one! It is hilly though, so the altitude and hills can be challenging!
Local golf course right in the neighborhood! Par 3 course. Nicely maintained. Good clubhouse for beverages and food.
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Patty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola StLocal golf course right in the neighborhood! Par 3 course. Nicely maintained. Good clubhouse for beverages and food.
Walking and jogging trail that is just east of the house (away from the mountains is east). It crosses San Miguel St about 2 blocks away. You can go north or south for a nicely maintained trail. If you go North, you can follow Shooks Run until you hit Rock Island Trail (at Lilac St). You can turn left and get to Monument Valley Trail system. For info on Colorado Springs' trail system, visit this site for a pdf file. https://coloradosprings.gov/sites/default/files/parks_recreation_and_cultural_services/trails/urban_trail_map.pdf
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Shooks Run Trail
Shooks Run TrailWalking and jogging trail that is just east of the house (away from the mountains is east). It crosses San Miguel St about 2 blocks away. You can go north or south for a nicely maintained trail. If you go North, you can follow Shooks Run until you hit Rock Island Trail (at Lilac St). You can turn left and get to Monument Valley Trail system. For info on Colorado Springs' trail system, visit this site for a pdf file. https://coloradosprings.gov/sites/default/files/parks_recreation_and_cultural_services/trails/urban_trail_map.pdf
Everything Else
5 star resort with an open door policy. Go and walk the grounds and walk through the hotel. There are spectacular views and wonderful restaurants, spa, etc.
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Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake Cir5 star resort with an open door policy. Go and walk the grounds and walk through the hotel. There are spectacular views and wonderful restaurants, spa, etc.