Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Favorite Ethiopian ever! One of the best restaurants in Colorado Springs.
21 locals recommend
Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant
2501 W Colorado AveFavorite Ethiopian ever! One of the best restaurants in Colorado Springs.
Outdoor seating, live music, easy walk from the house.
96 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Meeting House
401 N Tejon StOutdoor seating, live music, easy walk from the house.
Sandwich shop that caters to Colorado College - try the cookies!
10 locals recommend
Wooglin's Deli & Cafe
4750 Barnes RdSandwich shop that caters to Colorado College - try the cookies!
Authentic Mexican - burritos to die for, not a huge menu selection but what they have, they do amazingly. Our favorite is the green pork.
6 locals recommend
Azada Mexican Grill
16 E Bijou StAuthentic Mexican - burritos to die for, not a huge menu selection but what they have, they do amazingly. Our favorite is the green pork.
If you're looking for a great brunch location, look no further. Book in advance!
155 locals recommend
Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake CirIf you're looking for a great brunch location, look no further. Book in advance!
Texas-style BBQ in Colorado Springs. Outdoor seating, live music, right in the heart of Old Colorado City.
129 locals recommend
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveTexas-style BBQ in Colorado Springs. Outdoor seating, live music, right in the heart of Old Colorado City.
Great breakfast spot with many varieties of stuffed French Toast, pancakes and eggs Benedict. Can sometimes be a short wait (longer on weekends).
71 locals recommend
Urban Egg
28B S Tejon StGreat breakfast spot with many varieties of stuffed French Toast, pancakes and eggs Benedict. Can sometimes be a short wait (longer on weekends).
Sightseeing
Best park in America. Period. Hiking, rock climbing (with permit), horseback riding, biking.
238 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StBest park in America. Period. Hiking, rock climbing (with permit), horseback riding, biking.
Great urban park for hiking with some magnificent views of Colorado Springs and Pike's Peak.
176 locals recommend
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdGreat urban park for hiking with some magnificent views of Colorado Springs and Pike's Peak.
14k ft mountain overlooking Colorado Springs and western Colorado. Hour+ drive to the top offers beautiful scenery and views. Peak is cold and windy, so bring a coat!
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
14k ft mountain overlooking Colorado Springs and western Colorado. Hour+ drive to the top offers beautiful scenery and views. Peak is cold and windy, so bring a coat!
Manitou Springs
Quirky, cute, great downtown walking area with shops and sights.
Urban bike / walking / running trail, connects just a few minutes walk from house.
9 locals recommend
Shooks Run Trail
Shooks Run TrailUrban bike / walking / running trail, connects just a few minutes walk from house.
Huge open space for hiking with off-leash dog trails, mountain biking practice park.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StHuge open space for hiking with off-leash dog trails, mountain biking practice park.
Great walking downtown with lots of galleries and other independent shops. Farmer's market seasonally on Saturday mornings - ask us for details.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Great walking downtown with lots of galleries and other independent shops. Farmer's market seasonally on Saturday mornings - ask us for details.
Beautiful self-contained campus with old buildings and chapel on the college grounds.
27 locals recommend
Colorado College
14 E Cache La Poudre StBeautiful self-contained campus with old buildings and chapel on the college grounds.
50 mile long gravel running / walking / biking path runs along the river and through downtown Colorado Springs - 1/2 mile from the house.
Pikes Peak Greenway Trail
Pikes Peak Greenway Trail50 mile long gravel running / walking / biking path runs along the river and through downtown Colorado Springs - 1/2 mile from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish pub with live music, running club on Tuesday nights, outdoor seating.
76 locals recommend
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon StIrish pub with live music, running club on Tuesday nights, outdoor seating.
Micro-brewed local beer located in an old school building. Most well-known brewery in Colorado Springs. Seasonal beers and large outdoor patio.
106 locals recommend
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveMicro-brewed local beer located in an old school building. Most well-known brewery in Colorado Springs. Seasonal beers and large outdoor patio.
Shopping
Costco Wholesale
5050 N Nevada AveIt's Costco, what's not to love?
Amazing local ice cream store, easy walk from house.
54 locals recommend
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StAmazing local ice cream store, easy walk from house.
Old school soft-serve ice cream, five minute drive from the house.
26 locals recommend
BJ's Velvet Freez
1511 N Union BlvdOld school soft-serve ice cream, five minute drive from the house.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
5342 N Nevada AveNew to Colorado Springs, has everything but alcohol.
Arts & Culture
Indie theater with great prices, sells wine and beer.
56 locals recommend
Kimball's Peak Three Theater
115 E Pikes Peak AveIndie theater with great prices, sells wine and beer.
Everything Else
This is the closest grocery store. It's not the greatest but convenient. Be careful in the parking lot - the drivers can be crazy!
118 locals recommend
Safeway
3275 W Colorado AveThis is the closest grocery store. It's not the greatest but convenient. Be careful in the parking lot - the drivers can be crazy!