Molly’s guidebook
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Nearby areas or towns that are worth checking out!
A cute little area not far from downtown that offers unique shops and restaurants. The place for souvenirs!
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
A cute little area not far from downtown that offers unique shops and restaurants. The place for souvenirs!
About a 30 minute drive west into the mountains you will find this cute town with coffee shops, restaurants and views! If you’re feeling adventurous, check out Rampart Reservoir. For the kids, they have a neat dinosaur museum.
Woodland Park
About a 30 minute drive west into the mountains you will find this cute town with coffee shops, restaurants and views! If you’re feeling adventurous, check out Rampart Reservoir. For the kids, they have a neat dinosaur museum.
A quirky little town 15 minutes west. Tons of shops, restaurants and artsy things. Taste a few of their natural spring water taps spaced throughout the town. They also are known for their incline but be warned it is not for the weary- only suggest for experienced athletic enthusiasts!
9 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Colorado
606 Manitou AvenueA quirky little town 15 minutes west. Tons of shops, restaurants and artsy things. Taste a few of their natural spring water taps spaced throughout the town. They also are known for their incline but be warned it is not for the weary- only suggest for experienced athletic enthusiasts!
Right down the road on Tejon street! Park and walk around to see the great restaurants, bars, shops, coffee, museums. There is a brand new modern park/playground for the kids. Enjoy the festive lights during the winter season! An outdoor skating rink will be opening in December!
154 locals recommend
Downtown
Right down the road on Tejon street! Park and walk around to see the great restaurants, bars, shops, coffee, museums. There is a brand new modern park/playground for the kids. Enjoy the festive lights during the winter season! An outdoor skating rink will be opening in December!
An old mining town in the mountains! About 1 hour away, you will enjoy the history and sights. Home to several casinos, seasonal events and restaurants.
Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA
An old mining town in the mountains! About 1 hour away, you will enjoy the history and sights. Home to several casinos, seasonal events and restaurants.
Things to do
From outdoorsy things, to kid-friendly activities, and everything else in between!
Located in manitou springs- 15 minute drive! Soak in your own mineral water tub. Make sure to visit their website or call for reservations. We recommend the Red Mountain tub if available!
71 locals recommend
SunWater Spa
514 El Paso BlvdLocated in manitou springs- 15 minute drive! Soak in your own mineral water tub. Make sure to visit their website or call for reservations. We recommend the Red Mountain tub if available!
Chuckwagon dinners, western shows, great for families! Visit their website for their schedule and tickets.
42 locals recommend
Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon RoadChuckwagon dinners, western shows, great for families! Visit their website for their schedule and tickets.
A few blocks south of the cottage. Open fields, skate park, playground and paved walking path around the lake.
40 locals recommend
Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak AveA few blocks south of the cottage. Open fields, skate park, playground and paved walking path around the lake.
Explore the architecture of the ancient cliff dwellers. Family friendly! Check out cave of the winds nearby!
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdExplore the architecture of the ancient cliff dwellers. Family friendly! Check out cave of the winds nearby!
Right across the street from the cottage! Athletes travel from all over the world to train here. Tours are offered throughout the week except Sunday. Please visit their website for any restrictions.
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaRight across the street from the cottage! Athletes travel from all over the world to train here. Tours are offered throughout the week except Sunday. Please visit their website for any restrictions.
Panorama Park
For families looking for a brand new park! We take our daughter here often.
For aircraft and history lovers. All planes are operational and actively fly!
39 locals recommend
National Museum of World War II Aviation
775 Aviation WayFor aircraft and history lovers. All planes are operational and actively fly!
Located a short drive downtown. Great displays and learning experience for all ages. Be sure to cross the new modern bridge outside and enjoy a meal in their cafe.
150 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StLocated a short drive downtown. Great displays and learning experience for all ages. Be sure to cross the new modern bridge outside and enjoy a meal in their cafe.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is voted one of the best zoos in the US! A truly unique experience seeing the animals as you climb your way to exhibits on the side of the mountain. We love feeding the giraffes! Reservations are required- visit their website to purchase tickets.
Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdCheyenne Mountain Zoo is voted one of the best zoos in the US! A truly unique experience seeing the animals as you climb your way to exhibits on the side of the mountain. We love feeding the giraffes! Reservations are required- visit their website to purchase tickets.
If you want adventure- here it is! They offer ziplining, rock climbing, hot air balloon rides, jeep tours and guided hikes. Check out their website for more info.
Adventures Out West
If you want adventure- here it is! They offer ziplining, rock climbing, hot air balloon rides, jeep tours and guided hikes. Check out their website for more info.
Live theater show with silly antics and unique story lines. Located in Manitou Springs 15 minutes away. Check their website for schedule.
21 locals recommend
Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Theater
444 Ruxton AveLive theater show with silly antics and unique story lines. Located in Manitou Springs 15 minutes away. Check their website for schedule.
Coffee
You will find a plethora of coffee shops here and many won't disappoint, but these are my favorites and they are all close to the cottage!
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveSwitchBack Coffee Roasters
330 N Institute StBuilding Three Coffee
2727 N Cascade AveStory Coffee Company
120 E Bijou StSightseeing
You have come to the right place for amazing sights! These are our favorite views, places to hike and spots to soak in nature.
Breathtaking scenery as you drive your way to the top of the summit. Hike around, fish or bring a paddleboard rental to one of the reservoirs. May-Sep require a reservation to enter. If you don't feel comfortable driving to the top- there are guided tours (jeeps/buses) or check out the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to take you to the top! Please check their website to view any restrictions or current information.
665 locals recommend
Pikes Peak
Breathtaking scenery as you drive your way to the top of the summit. Hike around, fish or bring a paddleboard rental to one of the reservoirs. May-Sep require a reservation to enter. If you don't feel comfortable driving to the top- there are guided tours (jeeps/buses) or check out the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to take you to the top! Please check their website to view any restrictions or current information.
A hiking trail system that ends with some rock climbing to see amazing views of Colorado Springs!
53 locals recommend
Pulpit Rock Park
1005 Garlock LnA hiking trail system that ends with some rock climbing to see amazing views of Colorado Springs!
Several trails for hiking or biking. You can drive to the lookout area for a panoramic view of the city or take an easy hike/walk to enjoy the views at the end!
176 locals recommend
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdSeveral trails for hiking or biking. You can drive to the lookout area for a panoramic view of the city or take an easy hike/walk to enjoy the views at the end!
A waterfall basically on the side of the road! Perfect for those not looking to hike a mountain to enjoy the views or if you are short on time. A set of stairs can be climbed but not necessary to see the waterfall.
Helen Hunt Falls, Colorado 80906, USA
A waterfall basically on the side of the road! Perfect for those not looking to hike a mountain to enjoy the views or if you are short on time. A set of stairs can be climbed but not necessary to see the waterfall.
A MUST see if you are in Colorado Springs! Iconic views of the red rock formations paired with the mountains. Plenty of trails to choose from although most will enjoy the paved trail that takes you close to the rocks.
238 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StA MUST see if you are in Colorado Springs! Iconic views of the red rock formations paired with the mountains. Plenty of trails to choose from although most will enjoy the paved trail that takes you close to the rocks.
Enjoy a beginner/moderate hike to the top where you will find a beautiful reservoir that overlooks the city.
50 locals recommend
Stratton Open Space
1504 Ridgeway AveEnjoy a beginner/moderate hike to the top where you will find a beautiful reservoir that overlooks the city.
A great place for hiking and biking for all visitors! You will find water, rocks and mountain views all in one!
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StA great place for hiking and biking for all visitors! You will find water, rocks and mountain views all in one!
Food scene
Colorado Springs has many amazing restaurants! Luckily, most of them are located in the downtown area, just a short drive from the cottage. We have many more listed in our physical manual when you arrive.
Mexican food. Indoor/outdoor seating. Located downtown. Love their tacos, bowls, and margaritas!
65 locals recommend
Dos Santos
70 E Moreno AveMexican food. Indoor/outdoor seating. Located downtown. Love their tacos, bowls, and margaritas!
Underground bar/restaurant with moody vibes, eclectic food and exotic cocktails- just overall fun and unique! My favorite dishes are the bison short ribs and truffle garlic frites.
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StUnderground bar/restaurant with moody vibes, eclectic food and exotic cocktails- just overall fun and unique! My favorite dishes are the bison short ribs and truffle garlic frites.
Craft beers, cocktails, bunch! Located downtown. Favorite dishes are spicy chicken and pickle sandwich or pork belly mac and cheese!
84 locals recommend
Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon StCraft beers, cocktails, bunch! Located downtown. Favorite dishes are spicy chicken and pickle sandwich or pork belly mac and cheese!
Retro and eclectic! Known for their sandwiches. Creative cocktails too! Located just south of the downtown area. Favorite is the Quebec sandwich!
160 locals recommend
Shuga's
702 S Cascade AveRetro and eclectic! Known for their sandwiches. Creative cocktails too! Located just south of the downtown area. Favorite is the Quebec sandwich!
For that fancy feeling! Southwestern style dishes in four courses or a la carte. Their new york strip is a must try! Located downtown.
48 locals recommend
Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon StFor that fancy feeling! Southwestern style dishes in four courses or a la carte. Their new york strip is a must try! Located downtown.
Breweries and Bars
You won't be short of finding breweries in this state! Enjoy a locally crafted brew and soak in the views. These are the places we visit most often.
Veteran-owned brewery with a view! So many beers on tap, along with a few food trucks and other vendors. Bring the kids! They have a large turf area to run around or play cornhole.
50 locals recommend
Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods RoadVeteran-owned brewery with a view! So many beers on tap, along with a few food trucks and other vendors. Bring the kids! They have a large turf area to run around or play cornhole.
A casual taproom that has great beer! My favorite seasonal beer is the cantaloupe gose! If you are a sour beer drinker- this is the place for you! And if not, plenty of other options too. Indoor and outdoor seating.
68 locals recommend
Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveA casual taproom that has great beer! My favorite seasonal beer is the cantaloupe gose! If you are a sour beer drinker- this is the place for you! And if not, plenty of other options too. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Here are your rooftop views! Enjoy a beer or two on the rooftop overlooking the city and mountains.
Uprise Taphouse
Here are your rooftop views! Enjoy a beer or two on the rooftop overlooking the city and mountains.
A dark and mysterious underground bar with amazing cocktails! Really good service too.
13 locals recommend
The Archives
15 S Tejon StA dark and mysterious underground bar with amazing cocktails! Really good service too.
District Elleven
218 N Tejon StKnown for their whiskey selection. Great atmosphere and tapas.