Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Parks & Nature
One of our favorite local parks. A nice pond, lots of trails that are very easy to walk, and plenty of green open space.
67 locals recommend
Fox Run Regional Park
2110 Stella DrOne of our favorite local parks. A nice pond, lots of trails that are very easy to walk, and plenty of green open space.
This is one of the most beautiful spots you will find in Colorado. You will find rock formations that are a little bit different from where you come from. There is a reason why this park has it's name.
Make sure that you check out the trading post on the south end of the park. It's a great place to grab a beer on the back patio and check out some Native American art.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThis is one of the most beautiful spots you will find in Colorado. You will find rock formations that are a little bit different from where you come from. There is a reason why this park has it's name.
Make sure that you check out the trading post on the south end of the park. It's a great place to grab a beer on the back patio and check out some Native American art.
Mount Herman Trail is a 2.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
38 locals recommend
Mt Herman Trailhead
Mount Herman Trail is a 2.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Palmer Lake Reservoir Trail is a 4.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Palmer Lake, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
42 locals recommend
Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead
Old Carriage RoadPalmer Lake Reservoir Trail is a 4.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Palmer Lake, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The crisp air and smell of the ponderosa pines give a distinctive feeling to this 385-acre regional park. There are spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. The developed area, with turf playfields, tennis courts, playground, and two picnic pavilions were created in natural openings of the forest.
20 locals recommend
Black Forest Regional Park
4800 Shoup RdThe crisp air and smell of the ponderosa pines give a distinctive feeling to this 385-acre regional park. There are spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. The developed area, with turf playfields, tennis courts, playground, and two picnic pavilions were created in natural openings of the forest.
Monument Valley Park
170 W Cache La Poudre StFood Scene
We highly recommend heading upstairs to truly enjoy all that Hacienda has to offer. There is ample seating in the bar area, and when the weather is nice the garage doors open up to incredible mountain views. Best Margaritas in town. Our favorites are the Timmer and Swirl.
31 locals recommend
Hacienda Colorado
5246 N Nevada AveWe highly recommend heading upstairs to truly enjoy all that Hacienda has to offer. There is ample seating in the bar area, and when the weather is nice the garage doors open up to incredible mountain views. Best Margaritas in town. Our favorites are the Timmer and Swirl.
If you're into upscale dining, this is the finest northern El Paso County has to offer. We typically sit at the bar during happy hour, which is 4p-6p daily.
Ask the bartender about the patio out back. One of the best spots in town for enjoying Rocky Mountain views.
9 locals recommend
The Steakhouse at Flying Horse
1880 Weiskopf PointIf you're into upscale dining, this is the finest northern El Paso County has to offer. We typically sit at the bar during happy hour, which is 4p-6p daily.
Ask the bartender about the patio out back. One of the best spots in town for enjoying Rocky Mountain views.
This is one of our favorite local spots. It's right near Colorado College in the old north end. We recommend a panino or calzone. Come hungry and try their house wines; you can't beat their liter pricing.
18 locals recommend
Panino's Restaurant
604 N Tejon StThis is one of our favorite local spots. It's right near Colorado College in the old north end. We recommend a panino or calzone. Come hungry and try their house wines; you can't beat their liter pricing.
Whether you are interested in coffee or beer, you'll find both at the Wild Goose Meeting House. My favorite is the Wild Goose Sandwich.
96 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Meeting House
401 N Tejon StWhether you are interested in coffee or beer, you'll find both at the Wild Goose Meeting House. My favorite is the Wild Goose Sandwich.
Love their happy hour during the week from 2p-6p. Best Old Fashioned and Moscow Mule in town.
Or you can pickup some meat from their butcher shop to cook on the Weber grill on the patio here in Walden.
21 locals recommend
Cowboy Star Restaurant And Butcher Shop
5198 N Nevada AveLove their happy hour during the week from 2p-6p. Best Old Fashioned and Moscow Mule in town.
Or you can pickup some meat from their butcher shop to cook on the Weber grill on the patio here in Walden.
T Byrds Tacos & Tequila
218 E Kiowa St503W
503 W Colorado AveStreetcar 520
520 S Tejon StCaffeinated Cow
1791 S 8th StDos Santos
70 E Moreno AveCork & Cask
60 E Moreno AveDenver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon StWestern Omelette
16 S Walnut StBroadmoor Hall
1 Lake CirJosh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StDrinks & Nightlife
A unique concept in town, you will find an old grade school now housing The Principal Office Bar, Bristol Brewery, Old School Bakery, and a venue for many special events throughout the week. When you're heading south to Garden of the Gods or downtown, definitely check this place out.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveA unique concept in town, you will find an old grade school now housing The Principal Office Bar, Bristol Brewery, Old School Bakery, and a venue for many special events throughout the week. When you're heading south to Garden of the Gods or downtown, definitely check this place out.
If you're into bourbon, this is the place for you. Make sure you ask for the Bourbon Room when you arrive, as that is truly the way to experience the best of this establishment. Bacon and eggs are also a great appetizer if you're into unique pairings...and it's one of the few places in town that serve fried pickles.
19 locals recommend
Bourbon Brothers
13021 Bass Pro DrIf you're into bourbon, this is the place for you. Make sure you ask for the Bourbon Room when you arrive, as that is truly the way to experience the best of this establishment. Bacon and eggs are also a great appetizer if you're into unique pairings...and it's one of the few places in town that serve fried pickles.
This is the best place in town for moonshine. In the back of JJ Track's Tire & Auto, this is truly a unique experience. I know it sounds weird, but check it out.
14 locals recommend
3 Hundred Days Distilling
279 Beacon Lite RoadThis is the best place in town for moonshine. In the back of JJ Track's Tire & Auto, this is truly a unique experience. I know it sounds weird, but check it out.
Pikes Peak Brewing Company Lager House
514 South Tejon StreetThe Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StShopping
Bass Pro Shops
13012 Bass Pro DrThis is an outdoor mall with lots of retailers you'll recognize. Featuring the Apple Store, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Victoria's Secret, Biaggi's, P.F. Changs, Starbucks, and many more. If you like to shop, this is the place for you.
110 locals recommend
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyThis is an outdoor mall with lots of retailers you'll recognize. Featuring the Apple Store, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Victoria's Secret, Biaggi's, P.F. Changs, Starbucks, and many more. If you like to shop, this is the place for you.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
5342 N Nevada AveBread & Butter Neighborhood Market
602 S Nevada AveKing Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Where else can you feed a giraffe on the side of a mountain? This is one of the best zoos you'll ever visit.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdWhere else can you feed a giraffe on the side of a mountain? This is one of the best zoos you'll ever visit.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaIt might seem strange to visit a military installation while on vacation, but the Air Force Academy is definitely worth visiting. The grounds are beautiful and there is a lot to see. Make sure that you check out the chapel.
215 locals recommend
U.S. Air Force Academy
It might seem strange to visit a military installation while on vacation, but the Air Force Academy is definitely worth visiting. The grounds are beautiful and there is a lot to see. Make sure that you check out the chapel.
Like to drive fast? Rainy weather got you down? Check out the indoor Go Kart Track. Food and beverage available.
37 locals recommend
Overdrive Raceway
196 Spectrum LoopLike to drive fast? Rainy weather got you down? Check out the indoor Go Kart Track. Food and beverage available.
Topgolf
165 Spectrum LoopPikes Peak Summit House
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StKimball's Peak Three Theater
115 E Pikes Peak AveRoyal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3A