Guidebook for Florissant
Sightseeing
Absolutely beautiful. This is the one thing you should see.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdAbsolutely beautiful. This is the one thing you should see.
Quality fishing, but for sightseeing, Eleven Mile Canyon is even better.
24 locals recommend
Eleven Mile Reservior
Quality fishing, but for sightseeing, Eleven Mile Canyon is even better.
Pikes Peak Summit House
Inspired the writing of "America the Beautiful."
Antero Reservoir
High quality fishing.
Lake George
Hiking and fishing.
Tarryall Reservoir
Fishing, hiking.
Great national monument with fossil museum and trail.
140 locals recommend
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
15807 Co Rd 1Great national monument with fossil museum and trail.
Mueller State Park
21045 CO-67Super trails and rock outcroppings.
They provide a great tour but recommend you call first to set it up.
215 locals recommend
U.S. Air Force Academy
They provide a great tour but recommend you call first to set it up.
San Isabel National Forest
One of the biggest national forests in the country.
Cheesman Lake
Fishing, hiking.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdPicturesque waterfalls. Great hiking.
Yes, this is a museum about money. Have not gone myself but heard it is really interesting.
13 locals recommend
American Numismatic Association
818 N Cascade AveYes, this is a museum about money. Have not gone myself but heard it is really interesting.
Salida Historic District with breweries, wineries, distilleries, art and craft fairs and riverside dining as well as the Monarch Crest Trail for awesome mountain biking. Salida is 90 minutes away.
102 locals recommend
Salida
Salida Historic District with breweries, wineries, distilleries, art and craft fairs and riverside dining as well as the Monarch Crest Trail for awesome mountain biking. Salida is 90 minutes away.
The Incline
The InclineQuite the trek up the incline. Be prepared for a tough hike.
OMG you have to see the TERROR-Dactyl ride. If you are afraid of heights like me you only want to see it, not take the ride. Its the only ride like it in the entire world--sitting on a 220 foot cliff going over 100 mph. Bring an extra pair of pants.
7 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Road
Cave of the Winds RoadOMG you have to see the TERROR-Dactyl ride. If you are afraid of heights like me you only want to see it, not take the ride. Its the only ride like it in the entire world--sitting on a 220 foot cliff going over 100 mph. Bring an extra pair of pants.
Entertainment & Activities
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueFun trip up Pike's Peak.
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdGreat place for kids.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdNice zoo for the kids.
Really interesting if you are into airplanes and space.
16 locals recommend
Peterson Air & Space Museum
Ent AvenueReally interesting if you are into airplanes and space.
Must take a visit to the hot springs, preferably after skiing Monarch Ski resort.
13 locals recommend
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
Must take a visit to the hot springs, preferably after skiing Monarch Ski resort.
The Anasazi Museum is really interesting, showing the way people lived in the side of the mountain thousands of years ago.
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdThe Anasazi Museum is really interesting, showing the way people lived in the side of the mountain thousands of years ago.
This place is unbelievable. "Google" the pictures from this swimming hole. It is so much fun. It really helps to swim in the summer (obviously) but it is still really neat to see if you don't swim. Warning there is a bit of a hike from the road to get to it, maybe about 20 minutes depending upon how fast you walk. Also, just fair warning, there are teenagers that come here and drink alcohol (all day long) so if you have your family with younger kids you may want to get there really early to enjoy it more.
38 locals recommend
Paradise Cove / Guffey Gorge Trailhead
13999 Main StThis place is unbelievable. "Google" the pictures from this swimming hole. It is so much fun. It really helps to swim in the summer (obviously) but it is still really neat to see if you don't swim. Warning there is a bit of a hike from the road to get to it, maybe about 20 minutes depending upon how fast you walk. Also, just fair warning, there are teenagers that come here and drink alcohol (all day long) so if you have your family with younger kids you may want to get there really early to enjoy it more.
This place is incredible. A endorphin-lover's dream. Check it out on google. Good for older kids (like teenagers) who think everything is stupid. Fun for adults too. Check it out.
9 locals recommend
Browns Canyon Adventure Park
23910 US Hwy 285This place is incredible. A endorphin-lover's dream. Check it out on google. Good for older kids (like teenagers) who think everything is stupid. Fun for adults too. Check it out.
Super fun indoor water park for the kids (and adults).
12 locals recommend
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
9494 Federal DriveSuper fun indoor water park for the kids (and adults).
Food Scene
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
315 S 31st StGreatest BBQ in the universe.
McGinty's Wood Oven Pub
11115 W US-24Yummy and unique Irish fare. Eat, drink, be merry.
Good food, great cappuccinos and coffee. Decor is a little quirky but the people are super nice. You can get a wide range of pastries and the like which, out here, is pretty cool.
31 locals recommend
Costello Street Coffee House
2679 US-24Good food, great cappuccinos and coffee. Decor is a little quirky but the people are super nice. You can get a wide range of pastries and the like which, out here, is pretty cool.
Yes, its in the Conoco on Highway 24 right by the turn off. Its classic burgers, malts, fries and the like. Portions are huge, service is really slow. I love this food but its a wait.
Conoco
2636 US-24Yes, its in the Conoco on Highway 24 right by the turn off. Its classic burgers, malts, fries and the like. Portions are huge, service is really slow. I love this food but its a wait.
Everything Else
ProRodeo Hall of Fame
103 Pro Rodeo DrSports Hall of Fame.
Greatest Cat Skiing in North American (Cat skiing is similar to helicopter skiing but you are transported to out-of-bounds skiing on a cat vehicle).
145 locals recommend
Monarch Mountain
123 N F StGreatest Cat Skiing in North American (Cat skiing is similar to helicopter skiing but you are transported to out-of-bounds skiing on a cat vehicle).
Arkansas River Rim Campground
33198 US-24Whitewater rafting--simply awesome.
Cripple Creek
Legalized gambling in an old western town.
Deckers
Some of the best fly fishing in the world.
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdIncredible hiking not to be missed.
Arts & Culture
Eclectic shopping, crafts, fairs. Enjoyable counter-culture and great food.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Eclectic shopping, crafts, fairs. Enjoyable counter-culture and great food.
Antiques, craft shops and cute shopping. Great country/western feel.
129 locals recommend
Woodland Park
Antiques, craft shops and cute shopping. Great country/western feel.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
19600 US-24For basic necessities.
Walmart Pharmacy
19600 US-24Shopping
Rustic, home-town feel for cute hobby, housewares, collectibles, etc...Also, ice cream and treats for the kids. Really nice, relaxing atmosphere and really great during the holidays.
Woodland Park Colorado
Rustic, home-town feel for cute hobby, housewares, collectibles, etc...Also, ice cream and treats for the kids. Really nice, relaxing atmosphere and really great during the holidays.