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Food scene
The entrance to this restaurant looks like you're going down to the subway, but as you make your way down the stairs, you'll come to a really cool restaurant with an "Alice in Wonderland" theme.
An eclectic place where the food and drinks are great!
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The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StThe entrance to this restaurant looks like you're going down to the subway, but as you make your way down the stairs, you'll come to a really cool restaurant with an "Alice in Wonderland" theme.
An eclectic place where the food and drinks are great!
One of my personal favorites! Jerk chicken, shrimp or other meats in a variety of sauces and mixed with pasta...Delicious!
Casual dining within walking distance. A piece of Jamaica just a few blocks away!
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Rasta Pasta
405 N Tejon StOne of my personal favorites! Jerk chicken, shrimp or other meats in a variety of sauces and mixed with pasta...Delicious!
Casual dining within walking distance. A piece of Jamaica just a few blocks away!
Looking for a hearty breakfast? Check out Denver Biscuit Company. Located just a few blocks south of downtown Colorado Springs, it's a wonderful place for great food and coffee. There are several other great restaurants all next door to each other in this part of town so you'll have many dining choices to select from.
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Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon StLooking for a hearty breakfast? Check out Denver Biscuit Company. Located just a few blocks south of downtown Colorado Springs, it's a wonderful place for great food and coffee. There are several other great restaurants all next door to each other in this part of town so you'll have many dining choices to select from.
Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
2616 Colorado AveOdyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon St
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AvePhantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveBeasts and Brews
7 Spectrum LoopCOATI offers multiple food vendors and is a great place to eat and hang out with friends. Lots of seating and they have live music playing during certain days.
Located on the southern end of downtown Colorado
Springs, there are other wonderful eateries and breweries all next door to each other.
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COATI
514 S Tejon St COATI offers multiple food vendors and is a great place to eat and hang out with friends. Lots of seating and they have live music playing during certain days.
Located on the southern end of downtown Colorado
Springs, there are other wonderful eateries and breweries all next door to each other.
The Well
Sightseeing
Manitou Springs is another quaint town that is filled with eclectic shops, restaurants, art galleries and even has its own Melodrama theater where you cheer the hero and boo the villain. So fun!
Known for it's mineral springs located throughout the town, Manitou Springs is a fun place to spend the day and explore, shop, hike and eat at.
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Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs is another quaint town that is filled with eclectic shops, restaurants, art galleries and even has its own Melodrama theater where you cheer the hero and boo the villain. So fun!
Known for it's mineral springs located throughout the town, Manitou Springs is a fun place to spend the day and explore, shop, hike and eat at.
Glen Eyrie also serves tea on weekends and certain weekdays from 11am - 3pm. Reservations are required. Their menu changes each season so check their website for details and to make reservations.
They have a little bookstore where you can also purchase tea and tea accessories.
Tours are also available.
https://gleneyrie.org
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Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StGlen Eyrie also serves tea on weekends and certain weekdays from 11am - 3pm. Reservations are required. Their menu changes each season so check their website for details and to make reservations.
They have a little bookstore where you can also purchase tea and tea accessories.
Tours are also available.
https://gleneyrie.org
U.S. Air Force Academy
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdAdmission to the Shrine is free; however visitors must purchase admission to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to access the road leading to the Shrine.
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Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdAdmission to the Shrine is free; however visitors must purchase admission to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to access the road leading to the Shrine.
A new visitors center with several viewing platforms were just completed at the end of June 2021.
Try to go early to avoid the crowds and if it’s summertime, an early start will help to avoid the afternoon thunderstorms that tend to roll in later in the day.
Temperatures at the top can be windy and much cooler than in the Springs so bring a jacket just in case.
If you do not care to drive on steep windy roads, you can take the Cog railway to the top. Here’s the link to their website: https://www.cograilway.com
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Pikes Peak Summit House
A new visitors center with several viewing platforms were just completed at the end of June 2021.
Try to go early to avoid the crowds and if it’s summertime, an early start will help to avoid the afternoon thunderstorms that tend to roll in later in the day.
Temperatures at the top can be windy and much cooler than in the Springs so bring a jacket just in case.
If you do not care to drive on steep windy roads, you can take the Cog railway to the top. Here’s the link to their website: https://www.cograilway.com
Neighborhoods
Old Colorado City is a cute little town where you'll find Colorado souvenirs shops, can have high tea, enjoy a great cup of coffee, eat a variety of foods and just stroll in and out of quaint little shops.
If it's summer time, be sure to go to Bancroft Park and check out the Farmer's Market for some local breads, produce, baked items and other treats and crafts.
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Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is a cute little town where you'll find Colorado souvenirs shops, can have high tea, enjoy a great cup of coffee, eat a variety of foods and just stroll in and out of quaint little shops.
If it's summer time, be sure to go to Bancroft Park and check out the Farmer's Market for some local breads, produce, baked items and other treats and crafts.
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveHikes and sights
The drive up to Helen Hunt falls is just beautiful! Once you've parked by the visitor center, take the stone steps up to the falls. Be sure to get pics of you on the bridge over the falls!
If you love hiking or biking, there are several trails from easy to moderate that you can take.
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Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadThe drive up to Helen Hunt falls is just beautiful! Once you've parked by the visitor center, take the stone steps up to the falls. Be sure to get pics of you on the bridge over the falls!
If you love hiking or biking, there are several trails from easy to moderate that you can take.
Jardín de los Dioses
1805 N 30th StThe Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdFun activities
This is a fun melodrama theater where the audience boos the villain and cheers the hero, do singalongs and just have a great old fashion time!
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Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Theater
444 Ruxton AveThis is a fun melodrama theater where the audience boos the villain and cheers the hero, do singalongs and just have a great old fashion time!
On Wednesday nights during the summer from around May through September, Hillside Gardens has their summer concert series. Your entrance ticket gets you one free drink. One or two food vendors are set up there if you want something to eat. The band plays in the pavilion where some tables and chairs are set up, but they also have multiple sitting areas throughout the garden that are available on a first come first serve basis. Be sure to walk around the venue to check out the different areas!
As of July 2023, tickets are $15/pp.
Hillside Gardens & Event Center
1006 S Institute StOn Wednesday nights during the summer from around May through September, Hillside Gardens has their summer concert series. Your entrance ticket gets you one free drink. One or two food vendors are set up there if you want something to eat. The band plays in the pavilion where some tables and chairs are set up, but they also have multiple sitting areas throughout the garden that are available on a first come first serve basis. Be sure to walk around the venue to check out the different areas!
As of July 2023, tickets are $15/pp.
This building used to be an elementary school. The principal’s office has wonderful drinks and coffees. On the other end of the building is where you can get beers and bar food. They also have movies and concerts in the gym from time to time.
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Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveThis building used to be an elementary school. The principal’s office has wonderful drinks and coffees. On the other end of the building is where you can get beers and bar food. They also have movies and concerts in the gym from time to time.