Guidebook for Monument
Food Scene
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Excellent food. Weather permitting, services is available on the patio. It is a local gem.
27 locals recommend
The Bistro on 2nd
65 2nd StOpen for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Excellent food. Weather permitting, services is available on the patio. It is a local gem.
Dependable and popular American traditional menu . Something for everyone.
25 locals recommend
Texas Roadhouse
16196 Jackson Creek PkwyDependable and popular American traditional menu . Something for everyone.
Locally owned and operated by a family who loves to feed people! Great homemade food.
17 locals recommend
Arlene's Beans
366 2nd StreetLocally owned and operated by a family who loves to feed people! Great homemade food.
This casual restaurant is right on 2nd Street, the main road through our tiny town. Stop in for breakfast and lunch. Extensive menu includes specialty coffees and a variety of pastries. Yum
19 locals recommend
Black Forest Foods Cafe & Deli
140 2nd StThis casual restaurant is right on 2nd Street, the main road through our tiny town. Stop in for breakfast and lunch. Extensive menu includes specialty coffees and a variety of pastries. Yum
Mexican food is ever popular. Stop here for a casual eating experience
17 locals recommend
Jarrito Loco
315 CO-105Mexican food is ever popular. Stop here for a casual eating experience
Rosie's is open most of the day and evening. It is very conveniently located on Rt105
27 locals recommend
Rosie's Diner
411 CO-105Rosie's is open most of the day and evening. It is very conveniently located on Rt105
Praised for it's margaritas, this restaurant is conveniently located near Kohl's and Walmart.
6 locals recommend
Don Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina
15910 Jackson Creek PkwyPraised for it's margaritas, this restaurant is conveniently located near Kohl's and Walmart.
Very good grilled meats served a variety of ways. Really delicious, especially the mini sandwich plate. This restaurant is located off Northgate Blvd, the North entrance to the Air Force Academy.
11 locals recommend
Broken Bones BBQ
481 E Hwy 105Very good grilled meats served a variety of ways. Really delicious, especially the mini sandwich plate. This restaurant is located off Northgate Blvd, the North entrance to the Air Force Academy.
This little charmer is a favorite local hide away, especially on weekends as people tool around the countryside . They stop here for a unique blend of German and American foods.
6 locals recommend
The Stube
292 Colorado 105This little charmer is a favorite local hide away, especially on weekends as people tool around the countryside . They stop here for a unique blend of German and American foods.
Locally owned by a family who prides itself on using all fresh ingredients. Call ahead or take out.
8 locals recommend
Papa Bear Pizza
243 Washington StLocally owned by a family who prides itself on using all fresh ingredients. Call ahead or take out.
Sightseeing
What o glorious place this is. Do not miss an opportunity to see this iconic park. The red rock structures here are amazing. Sunrise and sunset often finds the red rocks glowing as if lit from within.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdWhat o glorious place this is. Do not miss an opportunity to see this iconic park. The red rock structures here are amazing. Sunrise and sunset often finds the red rocks glowing as if lit from within.
Old Colorado City is a favorite tourist spot for eating, drinking and just walking from shop to shop. The town is full of history and is on the way to Red Rocks open space for hiking or continue on RT 24 to Santas Workshop and the theme park.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is a favorite tourist spot for eating, drinking and just walking from shop to shop. The town is full of history and is on the way to Red Rocks open space for hiking or continue on RT 24 to Santas Workshop and the theme park.
If you are going to Old Colorado City, then stop by the cliff dwellings and Cave of the Winds. Tours available into the caves. Its fascinating to see how the Indians lived intros beautiful spot.
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdIf you are going to Old Colorado City, then stop by the cliff dwellings and Cave of the Winds. Tours available into the caves. Its fascinating to see how the Indians lived intros beautiful spot.
Woodland Park is the jump off point to the great outdoors. Known as the "city above the clouds" that is the access to all the state has to offer. Too numerous to catalog here, a good road atlas will guide your adventures.
129 locals recommend
Woodland Park
Woodland Park is the jump off point to the great outdoors. Known as the "city above the clouds" that is the access to all the state has to offer. Too numerous to catalog here, a good road atlas will guide your adventures.
World renowned, the Air Force Academy is a must. Access the public area by way of Northgate Rd. The Northgate Entrance is just 2 exits south of here off I25. The chapel is awesome.
215 locals recommend
U.S. Air Force Academy
World renowned, the Air Force Academy is a must. Access the public area by way of Northgate Rd. The Northgate Entrance is just 2 exits south of here off I25. The chapel is awesome.
Shopping
Manitou Springs is the next stop up Rt 24 from Old Colorado City. It is your access to Pikes Peak...if you want to climb a mile straight up. What an adventure this climb has become
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs is the next stop up Rt 24 from Old Colorado City. It is your access to Pikes Peak...if you want to climb a mile straight up. What an adventure this climb has become
This delightful little town is 5 minutes from the house. Go eat and shop, casually and slowly. That is, if you are looking for a relaxing time. The farmer's market on Saturdays part of the experience.
35 locals recommend
Monument
This delightful little town is 5 minutes from the house. Go eat and shop, casually and slowly. That is, if you are looking for a relaxing time. The farmer's market on Saturdays part of the experience.
The outlet mall at Castle Rock is a hugely popular location to shop and eat. It's 30 miles north from the house and halfway to Denver
39 locals recommend
Castle Rock
The outlet mall at Castle Rock is a hugely popular location to shop and eat. It's 30 miles north from the house and halfway to Denver
Parks & Nature
The Wild Animal Sanctuary is east of Denver approximately 30 miles. It is one of the top 5 such sanctuaries in this country and is home to hundreds of formerly mistreated animal who are now living out their final years in peace and tranquillity . There is a mile walkway through the living habitats of bears, wolves, lions tigers and so much more. This is a full day trip. So bring a picnic and drinks, or eat in the cafe. This is a 760 acre refuge.
98 locals recommend
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
2999 Co Rd 53The Wild Animal Sanctuary is east of Denver approximately 30 miles. It is one of the top 5 such sanctuaries in this country and is home to hundreds of formerly mistreated animal who are now living out their final years in peace and tranquillity . There is a mile walkway through the living habitats of bears, wolves, lions tigers and so much more. This is a full day trip. So bring a picnic and drinks, or eat in the cafe. This is a 760 acre refuge.
Drinks & Nightlife
The place to go for gambling and nightlife. Best thing to do is make a reservation a the casino hotel and spend the night. While you are there, stop by Victor, a little old west town and beautiful views.
228 locals recommend
Cripple Creek
The place to go for gambling and nightlife. Best thing to do is make a reservation a the casino hotel and spend the night. While you are there, stop by Victor, a little old west town and beautiful views.
Arts & Culture
The Bemis is the focal point for all that is art in this area around Colorado Springs. The restaurant has stunning views of Pikes Peak. If nothing else, have lunch there!
Bemis School of Art at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
818 Pelham PlThe Bemis is the focal point for all that is art in this area around Colorado Springs. The restaurant has stunning views of Pikes Peak. If nothing else, have lunch there!