325GG guidebook
Sightseeinghttps://vacationidea.com/colorado/best-things-to-do-in-colorado-springs-with-kids.html
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdManitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdPikes Peak Summit House
United States Air Force Academy
Old Colorado City
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StGREAT FOR CASUAL HIKING.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StTHIS IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN MAY 2020.
GREAT PLACE TO PICNIC. GREAT WATER FEATURE AND STREAM FOR TODDLERS AND KIDS. BRING A BLANKET TO SPREAD OUT, TOWELS, AND PICNIC. HUGE PARK AND PAVILLION WITH BATHROOMS. THERE CAN BE HOMELESS FOLKS, BUT SECURITY IS A FOOT.
43 locals recommend
America the Beautiful Park Fantasy Playground
126 Cimino DrGREAT PLACE TO PICNIC. GREAT WATER FEATURE AND STREAM FOR TODDLERS AND KIDS. BRING A BLANKET TO SPREAD OUT, TOWELS, AND PICNIC. HUGE PARK AND PAVILLION WITH BATHROOMS. THERE CAN BE HOMELESS FOLKS, BUT SECURITY IS A FOOT.
THERE IS A LARGE VISITORS CENTER. NICE WALKING TRAILS AND A GIFT SHOP.
114 locals recommend
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdTHERE IS A LARGE VISITORS CENTER. NICE WALKING TRAILS AND A GIFT SHOP.
THIS IS A LARGE NATURE CENTER WITH A RESTAURANT, MUSEUM, AND GIFT SHOP. GREAT VIEWS AND DEMONSTRATIONS FOR KIDS. CHECK OUT THEIR SCHEDULE.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdTHIS IS A LARGE NATURE CENTER WITH A RESTAURANT, MUSEUM, AND GIFT SHOP. GREAT VIEWS AND DEMONSTRATIONS FOR KIDS. CHECK OUT THEIR SCHEDULE.
THIS IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITES. SPECTACULAR FOR KIDS. DO YOUR RESEARCH AND CHECK THEIR SCHEDULE FOR EVENTS. LOTS OF WALKING.
41 locals recommend
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
3105 Gateway RdTHIS IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITES. SPECTACULAR FOR KIDS. DO YOUR RESEARCH AND CHECK THEIR SCHEDULE FOR EVENTS. LOTS OF WALKING.
Monument Valley Park
170 W Cache La Poudre StOUTDOOR POOL. CLOSE TO UNIT. PICNIC AREA AND LARGE PARK.
THIS IS A MUST. BEST TIME TO GO IS IN LATE AFTERNOON IN TO EARLY EVENING. WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE. CAN BE CROWDED. PARKING IS TOUGH, BUT MANITOU DOES HAVE A FREE SHUTTLE. GREAT FOR ALL AGES. RESTAURANTS ARE NEARBY.
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveTHIS IS A MUST. BEST TIME TO GO IS IN LATE AFTERNOON IN TO EARLY EVENING. WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE. CAN BE CROWDED. PARKING IS TOUGH, BUT MANITOU DOES HAVE A FREE SHUTTLE. GREAT FOR ALL AGES. RESTAURANTS ARE NEARBY.
THIS IS A RELIGIOUS RETREAT. PLEASE CHECK THEIR SCHEDULES AND RULES. IT IS EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL AND OLD. I WAS ONCE INVITED FOR TEA, BUT I AM UNAWARE OF PROTOCOL TO SEE THE CASTLE...
71 locals recommend
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StTHIS IS A RELIGIOUS RETREAT. PLEASE CHECK THEIR SCHEDULES AND RULES. IT IS EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL AND OLD. I WAS ONCE INVITED FOR TEA, BUT I AM UNAWARE OF PROTOCOL TO SEE THE CASTLE...
THIS IS A GOOD PLACE FOR A SKATEBOARD PARK, OR ICE SKATING. MANY OTHER THINGS TO DO.
40 locals recommend
Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak AveTHIS IS A GOOD PLACE FOR A SKATEBOARD PARK, OR ICE SKATING. MANY OTHER THINGS TO DO.
THIS IS AN INDOOR POOL, CLOSE TO THE UNIT. IT IS 4' AT THE SHALLOWIST PART. THEY HAVE A HIGH DIVING BOARD AND LOW ONE AS WELL. SHOWERS AND SNACKS. OUTSIDE THERE IS A PLAYGROUND AND A FISHING POND. WE RECOMMEND THIS POND FOR TAKING LITTLE KIDS FISHING. THEY STALK IT IN THE SPRING AND YOU WILL ALWAYS CATCH A FISH.
Manitou Pool & Fitness Center
202 Manitou AveTHIS IS AN INDOOR POOL, CLOSE TO THE UNIT. IT IS 4' AT THE SHALLOWIST PART. THEY HAVE A HIGH DIVING BOARD AND LOW ONE AS WELL. SHOWERS AND SNACKS. OUTSIDE THERE IS A PLAYGROUND AND A FISHING POND. WE RECOMMEND THIS POND FOR TAKING LITTLE KIDS FISHING. THEY STALK IT IN THE SPRING AND YOU WILL ALWAYS CATCH A FISH.
THIS IS ABOVE THE ZOO. MANY PICTURES INSIDE OF WILL ROGERS AND HIS LIFE. LITERALLY JUST A SHRINE WITH BATHROOMS AND A WONDERFUL VIEW OF THE WHOLE CITY.
36 locals recommend
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdTHIS IS ABOVE THE ZOO. MANY PICTURES INSIDE OF WILL ROGERS AND HIS LIFE. LITERALLY JUST A SHRINE WITH BATHROOMS AND A WONDERFUL VIEW OF THE WHOLE CITY.
Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rdawesome. Steep hills and much walking. There are trolleys or shuttles.
IT IS AN HOUR DRIVE TO HISTORIC CRIPPLE CREEK. IT IS GREAT FOR ALL AGES. THERE IS A TRAIN THAT TOURS WHAT IS LEFT OF THE HISTORIC MINES. A FULL ON MINE TOUR DECENDING DOWN IN TO THE ACTUAL MINE. MANY CASINOS. THEY HAVE ANNUAL EVENTS THAT ARE TO DIE FOR.... DONKEY DERBY DAYS, AND THE ICE FESTIVAL ARE WONDERFUL AND FUN.
39 locals recommend
Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
520 E Carr AveIT IS AN HOUR DRIVE TO HISTORIC CRIPPLE CREEK. IT IS GREAT FOR ALL AGES. THERE IS A TRAIN THAT TOURS WHAT IS LEFT OF THE HISTORIC MINES. A FULL ON MINE TOUR DECENDING DOWN IN TO THE ACTUAL MINE. MANY CASINOS. THEY HAVE ANNUAL EVENTS THAT ARE TO DIE FOR.... DONKEY DERBY DAYS, AND THE ICE FESTIVAL ARE WONDERFUL AND FUN.
Food scene
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveGOOD MEXICAN FOOD. EAT BY THE STREAM OUTSIDE.
GREAT FOR BREAKFAST. GREEN CHILI IS NO JOKE. GREAT FOR BREAKFAST.
21 locals recommend
Western Omelette
16 S Walnut StGREAT FOR BREAKFAST. GREEN CHILI IS NO JOKE. GREAT FOR BREAKFAST.
Colorado Craft
15 S Tejon StLOCALS BAR. AMERICAN FOOD.
China Village
203 N Union BlvdWE LOVE THIS PLACE. SESAME CHICKEN IS THE BEST
GOOD MEXICAN. MARGARITAS ARE HUGE. IN HISTORIC MANITOU SPRINGS AND PARKING MAY BE DIFFICULT. MANITOU HAS A FREE SHUTTLE.
55 locals recommend
The Loop
965 Manitou AveGOOD MEXICAN. MARGARITAS ARE HUGE. IN HISTORIC MANITOU SPRINGS AND PARKING MAY BE DIFFICULT. MANITOU HAS A FREE SHUTTLE.
OLD TIMEY OPERA THEATRE IN HISTORIC BUILDING. ADULT COMEDY.
21 locals recommend
Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Theater
444 Ruxton AveOLD TIMEY OPERA THEATRE IN HISTORIC BUILDING. ADULT COMEDY.
IRISH PUB WITH AUTHENTIC FOOD. ADULT BAR. 18 BLOCKS FROM UNIT. SMALL VENUE.
43 locals recommend
Alchemy
2625 W Colorado AveIRISH PUB WITH AUTHENTIC FOOD. ADULT BAR. 18 BLOCKS FROM UNIT. SMALL VENUE.
LARGE AMERICAN BAR/RESTAURANT WITH BURGERS AND BEER. GOOD LOCALS PLACE TO WATCH SPORTS. DANCING AND POOL TABLES.
74 locals recommend
Mother Muff’s Kitchen and Spirits
2432 W Colorado AveLARGE AMERICAN BAR/RESTAURANT WITH BURGERS AND BEER. GOOD LOCALS PLACE TO WATCH SPORTS. DANCING AND POOL TABLES.
SMALL VENUE. BEST CHICKEN WINGS. SPORTS BAR, LOCAL memorabilia, BEER AND KIDS WELCOME. NEXT DOOR TO GROCERY STORE AND OTHERS.
Wild Wings 'n Things
6504 S Academy BlvdSMALL VENUE. BEST CHICKEN WINGS. SPORTS BAR, LOCAL memorabilia, BEER AND KIDS WELCOME. NEXT DOOR TO GROCERY STORE AND OTHERS.
LOCALS FAVORITE. OPEN EARLY AND GETS BUSY. LOTS OF OLD PHOTOS OF COLORADO SPRINGS. EXCELLENT BREAKFAST. OMLETTES AND EGGS BENEDICT ARE THE BEST. LOCAL BAR NEXT DOOR.
41 locals recommend
Omelette Parlor
900 E Fillmore StLOCALS FAVORITE. OPEN EARLY AND GETS BUSY. LOTS OF OLD PHOTOS OF COLORADO SPRINGS. EXCELLENT BREAKFAST. OMLETTES AND EGGS BENEDICT ARE THE BEST. LOCAL BAR NEXT DOOR.
THIS IS A MEXICAN RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVETHRU THAT HAS THE BEST BURRITOS AND TACOS. STEAK BURRITO IS OUR FAVORITE. GREAT FOR A QUICK FILLING BREAKFAST FOR A LONG ADVENTUREOUS DAY. TAKE CASCADE NORTH FROM UINTAH.
16 locals recommend
Monicas Taco Shop
30 E Fillmore StTHIS IS A MEXICAN RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVETHRU THAT HAS THE BEST BURRITOS AND TACOS. STEAK BURRITO IS OUR FAVORITE. GREAT FOR A QUICK FILLING BREAKFAST FOR A LONG ADVENTUREOUS DAY. TAKE CASCADE NORTH FROM UINTAH.
Starbucks
7 S Tejon StBESIDES A STARBUCKS IN KING SOOPERS, THIS IS THE CLOSEST DRIVETHRU.
THIS IS A PUB. IT IS HISTORIC AND CROWDED. IT IS A SMALL VENUE. IF YOU HAVE EVER BEEN TO A REAL ENGLISH PUB IN THE UK, THIS WILL BE HEAVEN.
83 locals recommend
The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveTHIS IS A PUB. IT IS HISTORIC AND CROWDED. IT IS A SMALL VENUE. IF YOU HAVE EVER BEEN TO A REAL ENGLISH PUB IN THE UK, THIS WILL BE HEAVEN.
THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC GERMAN RESTAURANT. THERE IS MUCH CONSTRUCTION GOING ON NEAR THE RESTAURANT AT THIS TIME, BUT IT IS WORTH IT.
66 locals recommend
Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona AveTHIS IS AN AUTHENTIC GERMAN RESTAURANT. THERE IS MUCH CONSTRUCTION GOING ON NEAR THE RESTAURANT AT THIS TIME, BUT IT IS WORTH IT.
THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO KIDS. PIZZA IS GOOD WITH A LARGE SALAD BAR. THE ARCADE IS DATED, BUT LITTLE KIDS WILL LOVE THE SELF PLAYING PIANO, AND GAMES. PARLOR STYLE, AUTHENTIC.
30 locals recommend
Fargo's Pizza
2910 E Platte AveTHIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO KIDS. PIZZA IS GOOD WITH A LARGE SALAD BAR. THE ARCADE IS DATED, BUT LITTLE KIDS WILL LOVE THE SELF PLAYING PIANO, AND GAMES. PARLOR STYLE, AUTHENTIC.
QUAINT FAMILY STYLE DINING FOR BREAKFAST. PATRIOTIC AND GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE.
Uncle Sam's Pancake House
341 Manitou AveQUAINT FAMILY STYLE DINING FOR BREAKFAST. PATRIOTIC AND GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE.
Panino's Westside
1721 S 8th StGREAT FAMILY ITALIAN RESTAURANT.
Savelli's Pizza, Pasta and Subs
301 Manitou AveGREAT FAMILY ITALIAN RESTAURANT.
OCC Brewing and Restaurant
New and fabulous
http://www.triplebranch.com/
Historic Triple B Ranch
27640 Colorado 67souvenirs
Mountain High Gallery and Gifts
11 ArcadeSightseeing
THIS IS A HIDDEN SECRET. PARKING MAY BE A CHALLANGE. GOOD PLACE FOR A 1 HOUR STROLL. THERE IS A CREEK TO PLAY IN AND YOUR ARE SURROUNDED BY ROCKS.
N Cheyenne Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
THIS IS A HIDDEN SECRET. PARKING MAY BE A CHALLANGE. GOOD PLACE FOR A 1 HOUR STROLL. THERE IS A CREEK TO PLAY IN AND YOUR ARE SURROUNDED BY ROCKS.
Tejon Street IS OUR STRIP OF ENTERTAINMENT DOWNTOWN. THERE ARE BARS OF EVERY GENERE, RESTAURANTS, PUBS, SHOPS, AND WALKING CULTURE. PARKING METERS ARE 2 HOURS, BUT SWITCH TO 4 HOURS AFTER 6PM. BRING QUARTERS...There are bikes and scooters to rent by Credit Card.
154 locals recommend
Downtown
Tejon Street IS OUR STRIP OF ENTERTAINMENT DOWNTOWN. THERE ARE BARS OF EVERY GENERE, RESTAURANTS, PUBS, SHOPS, AND WALKING CULTURE. PARKING METERS ARE 2 HOURS, BUT SWITCH TO 4 HOURS AFTER 6PM. BRING QUARTERS...There are bikes and scooters to rent by Credit Card.
Traveler advice
Getting around
grocery store-King Soopers
Take Platte Ave West 3 Blocks to 19th Street, turn right and go 3 blocks North to light at 19th street. Go THRU light and King Soopers is on the Right. There is also a Walgreens, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Ent Federal Credit Union, Starbucks in KS, Ace Hardware, Haircut Place, Liquor Store, & Subway. This store is extremely busy. Do not go to 17th street off Platte up to Uintah. There is not a light and you will never have a chance to turn left to store.
What to pack
weather conditions
If you plan on going hiking or to higher elevations, you will need to pack some items for cold weather conditions. It can be 80 degrees at the apartment, but on top of Pikes Peak, it can be 50 or less. When the sun goes behind the mountains in the evening, the temperature can drop 20 to 30 degrees. The Apartment is at 7500 ft in altitude. Pikes Peak is 14110 ft. Cripple Creek is 9900 ft....