Sightseeing
Check-list for your daily adventures!
You can drive all the way to the top!! The view from 14,000 feet elevation is spectacular. I recommend picnicking at one of the crystal blue lakes on your way up. This is a must!
679 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
You can drive all the way to the top!! The view from 14,000 feet elevation is spectacular. I recommend picnicking at one of the crystal blue lakes on your way up. This is a must!
Manitou Springs is a cute funky little town with lots of tourist shops and restaurants!
Kids (and adults) LOVE the penny arcade!
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveManitou Springs is a cute funky little town with lots of tourist shops and restaurants!
Kids (and adults) LOVE the penny arcade!
Indoor lazy river that kids love! This is a great winter activity!
30 locals recommend
Woodland Aquatic Center
111 N Baldwin StIndoor lazy river that kids love! This is a great winter activity!
The North Pole-Santa’s Workshop is an enchanting vintage amusement park nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in Cascade. Home to Santa’s Village and the best Santa you will ever meet!
184 locals recommend
North Pole Colorado Santa's Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwyThe North Pole-Santa’s Workshop is an enchanting vintage amusement park nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in Cascade. Home to Santa’s Village and the best Santa you will ever meet!
Garden of the Gods Park has 300' towering sandstone rock formations against the backdrop of Pikes Peak. You can drive, hike, bike, or horseback through the rock formations!
This Visitor & Nature Center and museum are the most visited attractions in the region!
238 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StGarden of the Gods Park has 300' towering sandstone rock formations against the backdrop of Pikes Peak. You can drive, hike, bike, or horseback through the rock formations!
This Visitor & Nature Center and museum are the most visited attractions in the region!
Cave of the Winds has a full day of inside and outside adventure for everyone! Perfect combination of relaxation, recreation, history and natural beauty!
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdCave of the Winds has a full day of inside and outside adventure for everyone! Perfect combination of relaxation, recreation, history and natural beauty!
Wolf and wildlife sanctuary located in Divide, CO (10 minutes away)
They offer tours to meet/feed the wolves and foxes.
149 locals recommend
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
4729 Twin Rocks RdWolf and wildlife sanctuary located in Divide, CO (10 minutes away)
They offer tours to meet/feed the wolves and foxes.
For all you thrill-seekers, Royal Gorge has one of the world's highest suspension bridges! Packed with amusement activities-- and fun for everyone! Only 1.5 hours away in Canon City makes this the perfect day trip.
46 locals recommend
Royal Gorge
For all you thrill-seekers, Royal Gorge has one of the world's highest suspension bridges! Packed with amusement activities-- and fun for everyone! Only 1.5 hours away in Canon City makes this the perfect day trip.
Hanging Lake
Hike up to this hidden gem. Bring your yoga mat and a picnic!
An interesting historical look at pikes peak. Follow the replica of Pikes Peak trail and click on the QR codes to see what the trail is like. There is also an amazing mural with a beautiful light show at night.
Search AdAmAn Alley for more info.
AdAmAn Alley
An interesting historical look at pikes peak. Follow the replica of Pikes Peak trail and click on the QR codes to see what the trail is like. There is also an amazing mural with a beautiful light show at night.
Search AdAmAn Alley for more info.
A beautiful academy located at the foot of the mountains. If you are in Colorado Springs it's worth a visit.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
A beautiful academy located at the foot of the mountains. If you are in Colorado Springs it's worth a visit.
They have an excellent e-bike tour of Garden of the God's. We highly recommend them.
Amp'd Adventures
1805 N 30th StThey have an excellent e-bike tour of Garden of the God's. We highly recommend them.
Local Hiking
“Moderate” level hike with breathtaking views of Pikes Peak. My go-to 5 mile hike. Great workout!
23 locals recommend
Lovell Gulch Trailhead
2400 Rampart Range Rd“Moderate” level hike with breathtaking views of Pikes Peak. My go-to 5 mile hike. Great workout!
Red Rocks View
Red Rocks ViewRed Rocks trail is 7 minutes away on Highway 67.
Rainbow falls is a short drive to Cascade about halfway to Colorado Springs. This trail has a small series of waterfalls and picnic tables!
40 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
Serpentine DriveRainbow falls is a short drive to Cascade about halfway to Colorado Springs. This trail has a small series of waterfalls and picnic tables!
Pancake Rocks and Horse thief Falls Trail is a 12.5 mile "moderate" hike located near Divide, Colorado.
9 locals recommend
Pancake Rocks Trail
Pancake Rocks TrailPancake Rocks and Horse thief Falls Trail is a 12.5 mile "moderate" hike located near Divide, Colorado.
Just up the road on Rampart Range! Even the drive is majestic!
This is considered an "easy" trail and roughly 15 miles around the entire lake.
63 locals recommend
Rampart Reservoir
Just up the road on Rampart Range! Even the drive is majestic!
This is considered an "easy" trail and roughly 15 miles around the entire lake.
Ya feel like climbing a mile straight up into the clouds?
Well this is the spot to do it! Famous athletes train here and it's pretty intense but doable if you go slow and take lots of breaks! Definitely something to check off the bucket-list. Located in Manitou Springs.
From Woodland Park, head East towards Colorado Springs.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineYa feel like climbing a mile straight up into the clouds?
Well this is the spot to do it! Famous athletes train here and it's pretty intense but doable if you go slow and take lots of breaks! Definitely something to check off the bucket-list. Located in Manitou Springs.
From Woodland Park, head East towards Colorado Springs.
Food scene
Joanie's Deli
110 E Midland AveThe BEST smothered green chili breakfast burrito!
My local favorite Mexican spot with amazing views!
50 locals recommend
Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant Woodland Park #1
420 W Midland AveMy local favorite Mexican spot with amazing views!
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado Ave Mexican food is delicious!! Located nearby Manitou Springs!
Within walking distance!
Located at the entrance of the Peak View Tiny Home Park. Make a reservation!
The BEST Cobb salad for lunch. Amazing date night spot!
58 locals recommend
Swiss Chalet Restaurant
19263 US-24Within walking distance!
Located at the entrance of the Peak View Tiny Home Park. Make a reservation!
The BEST Cobb salad for lunch. Amazing date night spot!
McDonald's
524 US-24You’ll never find another McDonald’s with a better view.
Peak View BBQ & Taproom
1139 US-24Try the pulled pork sandwich!
The Wines of Colorado
8045 US-24A romantic oasis less than 10 minutes away!
Crepes A La Cart
307 S Main StMUST do in Breck!!!
Chefs from the Broadmoor but more affordable! The food is to die for! 5 stars plus the waterfall view makes this a very memorable experience!
8 locals recommend
Restaurant 1858
1045 Lower Gold Camp RoadChefs from the Broadmoor but more affordable! The food is to die for! 5 stars plus the waterfall view makes this a very memorable experience!
Carmen
609 W Midland AveFancy spot for a date night and right next to the movie theater!
Fusion Japan
765 Gold Hill Pl STerrific sushi!
Border Burger Bar
934 Manitou AveGreat burger place next to the penny arcade in Manitou Springs.
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StA unique restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs.
Munchies 719
Fresh food, big portions and excellent service. If you are in the city give it a shot.
If you like food tours you'll enjoy this one. Enjoy some good food and interesting history of Colorado Springs. To find them in Colorado Springs just search for "Rocky Mountain Food Tours".
Steamboat Springs Food Tours
If you like food tours you'll enjoy this one. Enjoy some good food and interesting history of Colorado Springs. To find them in Colorado Springs just search for "Rocky Mountain Food Tours".
Sandwich shop in Woodland Park. They have excellent sandwiches for both breakfast and lunch. The Southwestern and the Colorado are two of our favorites. They also have an excellent selection of coffee and other drinks.
61 locals recommend
CAFE LEO
320 W Midland AveSandwich shop in Woodland Park. They have excellent sandwiches for both breakfast and lunch. The Southwestern and the Colorado are two of our favorites. They also have an excellent selection of coffee and other drinks.
Woodland Park. Small menu but amazing flavors. Chef came from a 5 star restaurant in Seattle and brought amazing recipes with him.
Red Diamond Gastro Pub
Woodland Park. Small menu but amazing flavors. Chef came from a 5 star restaurant in Seattle and brought amazing recipes with him.
Adult Activities
Beautiful and scenic 30 minute drive for some gambling fun in Cripple Creek!
19 locals recommend
Bronco Billy's Casino
233 E Bennett AveBeautiful and scenic 30 minute drive for some gambling fun in Cripple Creek!
BierWerks
121 E Midland AveOutdoor seating with a breathtaking view.
Historic Ute Inn
204 W Midland AveOur local bar with karaoke nights!
5 minutes East on Highway 24!
Our local “biker bar” with surprisingly good food!
20 locals recommend
Crystola Roadhouse
20918 US-245 minutes East on Highway 24!
Our local “biker bar” with surprisingly good food!
Free tubing spot in Lake George at Happy Meadows Campground!
9 locals recommend
Happy Meadows Campground
County Road 112Free tubing spot in Lake George at Happy Meadows Campground!
Great Outdoors Adventures
720 E US24ATV Rentals & Tours located at the park entrance!
Skiing
Monarch Mountain
123 N F StSmall quaint ski resort less than 2 hours away!
Much like Aspen and Vail, Breckenridge is a town that is known for its skiing, stunning mountain scenery, and endless recreation. Breck is lined with hundreds of restaurants, shops, and saloons.
1 hour 40 minutes-- perfect day trip!
612 locals recommend
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill RdMuch like Aspen and Vail, Breckenridge is a town that is known for its skiing, stunning mountain scenery, and endless recreation. Breck is lined with hundreds of restaurants, shops, and saloons.
1 hour 40 minutes-- perfect day trip!
Fishing
The large reservoir is ideal for boating, fishing, and ice skating, while the trails offer 5 miles of terrain for hikers and bikers to explore.
Lake George Reservoir
The large reservoir is ideal for boating, fishing, and ice skating, while the trails offer 5 miles of terrain for hikers and bikers to explore.
Eleven Mile State Park is centered around a beautiful alpine lake in Central Colorado.
World-class fly fishing!
94 locals recommend
Eleven Mile State Park
4229 Co Rd 92Eleven Mile State Park is centered around a beautiful alpine lake in Central Colorado.
World-class fly fishing!
Cheeseman Canyon Flyfishing
24675 Co Rd 126Hot spot for fly-fishing!