Favorite Places to visit while staying at Monument Hill House!
Sightseeing
Currently closed to the public due to COVID-19, there is a pullout on I-25 South that you can stop at to see the USAFA Air Field activity.
166 locals recommend
United States Air Force Academy
Currently closed to the public due to COVID-19, there is a pullout on I-25 South that you can stop at to see the USAFA Air Field activity.
This is one of our family's favorite hikes. There is a 5- mile loop that you can hike with spectacular views of the Palmer Divide, or just do a shorter hike with an up and back to the top of the mesa.
38 locals recommend
Spruce Mountain Open Space Trailhead
13415 S Spruce Mountain RdThis is one of our family's favorite hikes. There is a 5- mile loop that you can hike with spectacular views of the Palmer Divide, or just do a shorter hike with an up and back to the top of the mesa.
Best to start early so you can beat the rush and the thunderstorms. Purchase your pass to visit online as they are currently not taking payment at the gate due to Covid. Check the weather and road conditions/closures before heading out. Fun donuts at the visitors center at the top.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Best to start early so you can beat the rush and the thunderstorms. Purchase your pass to visit online as they are currently not taking payment at the gate due to Covid. Check the weather and road conditions/closures before heading out. Fun donuts at the visitors center at the top.
This is a must-see. You can drive through or stop, park and explore. It can be busier on the weekends, but an early start can usually ensure you find a parking spot.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThis is a must-see. You can drive through or stop, park and explore. It can be busier on the weekends, but an early start can usually ensure you find a parking spot.
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3APrevious Guests have recommended.
We love this little town on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park, especially when weather permits stand up paddleboarding.
204 locals recommend
Grand Lake
We love this little town on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park, especially when weather permits stand up paddleboarding.
Food scene
Coffee Cup Cafe
251 Front StA local's favorite for breakfast!
They have some yummy Wood Fired Pizza and locally made hard ciders. Limited Hours during COVID but sometimes have local music on Saturday nights. Their FB page should have updated hours and events
14 locals recommend
The Ice Cave Cider House
174 Washington StThey have some yummy Wood Fired Pizza and locally made hard ciders. Limited Hours during COVID but sometimes have local music on Saturday nights. Their FB page should have updated hours and events
O’Malley’s
104 CO-105Another local's favorite where you grill your own meat.
Arlene's Beans
366 2nd StreetFamily owned Celiac Friendly Mexican Food.
Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon RoadActivities
Another locals favorite. Has limited hours sometimes but a fun family friendly place.
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveAnother locals favorite. Has limited hours sometimes but a fun family friendly place.
Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting
23910 US Hwy 285One of our favorite Rafting companies.
This is another company we have used for river rafting that was very reasonable priced and was a great trip!
Monumental Expeditions
11430 US Hwy 285This is another company we have used for river rafting that was very reasonable priced and was a great trip!
Previous guests/ families have recommended this spot.
55 locals recommend
Western Museum of Mining and Industry
225 North Gate BlvdPrevious guests/ families have recommended this spot.
Another Family Favorite. We sometimes combine it with a half day rafting trip. We hit the hot springs in the morning, raft in the afternoon and finish up with more hot springs in the evening. About 2+ hrs away. Check their website for Hours
260 locals recommend
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Another Family Favorite. We sometimes combine it with a half day rafting trip. We hit the hot springs in the morning, raft in the afternoon and finish up with more hot springs in the evening. About 2+ hrs away. Check their website for Hours
Another family favorite! Check out their website for all activities and hours.
18 locals recommend
Miller Activity Complex
1375 W Plum Creek PkwyAnother family favorite! Check out their website for all activities and hours.
A fun family night. Can be a bit pricey but check out groupon ahead of time to see if they have any special deals!
40 locals recommend
The Summit Interquest
1180 Interquest PkwyA fun family night. Can be a bit pricey but check out groupon ahead of time to see if they have any special deals!
Food Scene
Just reopened post fire. Beautiful new facility and wonderful show. Go online to see showtimes and prices.
42 locals recommend
Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon RoadJust reopened post fire. Beautiful new facility and wonderful show. Go online to see showtimes and prices.