Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Parks & Nature
Garden of the Gods is a must-see. Lots of hiking and biking trails that range from paved to more difficult.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdGarden of the Gods is a must-see. Lots of hiking and biking trails that range from paved to more difficult.
Palmer Park has a playground, dog park and tons of biking and hiking trails.
176 locals recommend
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdPalmer Park has a playground, dog park and tons of biking and hiking trails.
Laura Gilpin Park
7415 Kettle Drum StThis nearby park is great for a stroll through the neighborhood.
Memorial Park and Prospect Lake are a fun place to take the kids. Lots of playground areas.
7 locals recommend
Prospect Lake
Memorial Park and Prospect Lake are a fun place to take the kids. Lots of playground areas.
A fun, family-friendly hike. Scenic payoff at the beginning and end of the hike.
169 locals recommend
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadA fun, family-friendly hike. Scenic payoff at the beginning and end of the hike.
2,000 ft elevation gain over 1 mile. Hike it if you dare. Run it if you are amazing.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The Incline2,000 ft elevation gain over 1 mile. Hike it if you dare. Run it if you are amazing.
Shopping
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyNice area for shopping and dining.
Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate BlvdEssentials
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdThis local grocery store has excellent products and great prices.
Costco Wholesale
5885 Barnes RdThis is the nearest Costco
Whole Foods Market
7635 N Academy BlvdThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5485 Hopalong TrailSunday Services at 9am, 11am and 1pm.
Food Scene
Starbucks
1605 Briargate PkwyThis is the nearest Starbucks to our location.
Tucanos is one of our favorite restaurants. It is an awesome brazillian churrasco.
21 locals recommend
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
3294 Cinema PointTucanos is one of our favorite restaurants. It is an awesome brazillian churrasco.
One of the best BBQ you can find in the Springs.
75 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
315 S 31st StOne of the best BBQ you can find in the Springs.
Bird Dog BBQ
5984 Stetson Hills BlvdOur favorite nearby BBQ
Arharn Thai
3739 Bloomington StHighly rated Thai restaurant nearby
Huge variety of excellent donuts. Grab some and take them with you up to Pike's Peak!
31 locals recommend
Amy's Donuts
2704 E Fountain BlvdHuge variety of excellent donuts. Grab some and take them with you up to Pike's Peak!
Marigold Cafe & Bakery
4605 Centennial BlvdOne of the nicest restaurants in the Springs
Bambino's Urban Pizzeria
36 E Bijou StOur favorite pizza
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent movie theater. Tons of restaurants and stores in this outdoor mall.
51 locals recommend
Cinemark Carefree Circle And IMAX
3305 Cinema PointExcellent movie theater. Tons of restaurants and stores in this outdoor mall.
A free Christian-themed indoor playground and discovery center for children.
29 locals recommend
Focus on the Family
8605 Explorer DrA free Christian-themed indoor playground and discovery center for children.
Our kids love this indoor Nerf arena. It is even a lot of fun for adults as well.
9 locals recommend
Dart Warz
3958 Championship ViewOur kids love this indoor Nerf arena. It is even a lot of fun for adults as well.
This is a great zoo to visit with or without kids. Located in a beautiful area. You can even feed the giraffes!
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThis is a great zoo to visit with or without kids. Located in a beautiful area. You can even feed the giraffes!
Sightseeing
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaOld Colorado City
This is a fun area to walk around and check out the shops
Manitou Springs
This is a fun area to walk around and check out the shops
Pike's Peak has amazing views! Take this opportunity to summit a 14er! The Cog Railway is a great way to get there.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Pike's Peak has amazing views! Take this opportunity to summit a 14er! The Cog Railway is a great way to get there.
You may not want to subject your own vehicle to the rigorous drive to the summit. Unless you have a rental car, we recommend the Cog Railway.
211 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueYou may not want to subject your own vehicle to the rigorous drive to the summit. Unless you have a rental car, we recommend the Cog Railway.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fox & Hound
3101 New Center PointSingle Barrel Eatery And Lounge
5885 Stetson Hills Blvd