Patricia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
There’s a free bus transport at the end of my street. This runs from 7 am to 10 pm
It’s just for downtown but covers quite a few streets.
This is a wonderful place to visit while you're here. Close by and a beautiful drive.
338 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdThis is a wonderful place to visit while you're here. Close by and a beautiful drive.
A free sight to take a lunch and sit by the stream. There's no limit to what fun kids and dogs can have romping in the hills and stream, right off the road.
114 locals recommend
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdA free sight to take a lunch and sit by the stream. There's no limit to what fun kids and dogs can have romping in the hills and stream, right off the road.
You can drive up to the gate and tell the folks you are having lunch at one of the restaurants. You can also walk around the lake and explore all the amenities. It's the only five star/five diamond hotel in the state.
163 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveYou can drive up to the gate and tell the folks you are having lunch at one of the restaurants. You can also walk around the lake and explore all the amenities. It's the only five star/five diamond hotel in the state.
This is the home of General Palmer, architect of Colorado Springs.
The Castle offers a beautiful tea and tour package. Or you can have tea and walk around on your own. It is a must see!
71 locals recommend
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StThis is the home of General Palmer, architect of Colorado Springs.
The Castle offers a beautiful tea and tour package. Or you can have tea and walk around on your own. It is a must see!
A beautiful drive and hike to see the rocks formed long ago. The Garden of the Gods Trading Post and visitor's center, two different locations, are fun and loaded with great gifts.
1165 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdA beautiful drive and hike to see the rocks formed long ago. The Garden of the Gods Trading Post and visitor's center, two different locations, are fun and loaded with great gifts.
You can take the train or drive up on your own. The drive is much shorter than taking the train and of course much cheaper. You have to abide by the train's schedule regarding how long you can stay on the mountain, also. It's a full afternoon trip, which ever way you go.
138 locals recommend
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak HwyYou can take the train or drive up on your own. The drive is much shorter than taking the train and of course much cheaper. You have to abide by the train's schedule regarding how long you can stay on the mountain, also. It's a full afternoon trip, which ever way you go.
I like the small town of Idaho Springs and the fact it has affordable hotels and unique places to eat all in a small radius. The Indian Hot springs are indoors so you can go no matter the weather.
141 locals recommend
Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdI like the small town of Idaho Springs and the fact it has affordable hotels and unique places to eat all in a small radius. The Indian Hot springs are indoors so you can go no matter the weather.
This has rich history and parking so you won't get a ticket! No small item for Manitou Springs. The tour is affordable and you can get a spot of tea afterwards.
63 locals recommend
Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill AveThis has rich history and parking so you won't get a ticket! No small item for Manitou Springs. The tour is affordable and you can get a spot of tea afterwards.
Live the days of yesteryear at the World Famous Flying W Ranch this summer season! Western Grounds, Authentic BBQ Dinner and Show!
41 locals recommend
Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon RoadLive the days of yesteryear at the World Famous Flying W Ranch this summer season! Western Grounds, Authentic BBQ Dinner and Show!
City/town information
Just a fun and beautiful treck up the mountains, go on the train ride, see the great little museums and stop in Victor while you are there. And yes, a bit of gambling is always fun.
227 locals recommend
Cripple Creek
Just a fun and beautiful treck up the mountains, go on the train ride, see the great little museums and stop in Victor while you are there. And yes, a bit of gambling is always fun.
Food scene
I have dined at Panino's for as long as it's been down the street from our home. The owners are local and the food is good and not too expensive. It's about 145 feet from our front door!
18 locals recommend
Panino's Restaurant
604 N Tejon StI have dined at Panino's for as long as it's been down the street from our home. The owners are local and the food is good and not too expensive. It's about 145 feet from our front door!
Neopolitan Pizza
Great pizza, and fun atmosphere.
This is a locally owned Italia Restaurant that has been here for 50 years. The grandchildren now run it and the pasta is so fabulous, it really is a must!
11 locals recommend
Roman Villa Pizza
3005 N Nevada AveThis is a locally owned Italia Restaurant that has been here for 50 years. The grandchildren now run it and the pasta is so fabulous, it really is a must!
This is such a fun restaurant maybe because it's underground. But the food is good and you'll never forget the atmosphere.
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StThis is such a fun restaurant maybe because it's underground. But the food is good and you'll never forget the atmosphere.
This is the oldest golf course in our state. It's only 7 minutes from my house and you can go just to the driving range for a few dollars a bucket of balls. You can use their golf clubs if you didn't bring your own! The drinks and food after wards are in a great restaurant where you can see the mountains and sit inside or outside. My family and I go just to do that!
30 locals recommend
Patty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola StThis is the oldest golf course in our state. It's only 7 minutes from my house and you can go just to the driving range for a few dollars a bucket of balls. You can use their golf clubs if you didn't bring your own! The drinks and food after wards are in a great restaurant where you can see the mountains and sit inside or outside. My family and I go just to do that!
This is another locally owned restaurant we all love. It has great food and atmosphere to match. It's about 15 minutes west on Colorado Ave.
51 locals recommend
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveThis is another locally owned restaurant we all love. It has great food and atmosphere to match. It's about 15 minutes west on Colorado Ave.
This cozy Italian restaurant allows dining inside or out, it has a cute bar and great staff of energized young folks. The portions are enormous and really tasty.
29 locals recommend
Rasta Pasta
405 N Tejon StThis cozy Italian restaurant allows dining inside or out, it has a cute bar and great staff of energized young folks. The portions are enormous and really tasty.
It's a coffee shop, wine and beer bar as well as a great place to hear music. Check their calendar to see what unique music is scheduled. They serve in door and out door, allow your pet when outdoors. A limited but healthy menu is available. (also the owner used to live next door, say hi to Russ.)
96 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Meeting House
401 N Tejon StIt's a coffee shop, wine and beer bar as well as a great place to hear music. Check their calendar to see what unique music is scheduled. They serve in door and out door, allow your pet when outdoors. A limited but healthy menu is available. (also the owner used to live next door, say hi to Russ.)
Traveler advice
Getting around
We have a personal driver available for your transportation.
Our professional driver can take you to and from the airport (either DIA or Colorado Springs Airport) to and from any attraction or destination you need. Please indicate your interest when you book and I will give you his contact information.
Getting around
Guests big concern: how to get from Denver airport to me.
If you are not renting a car, there are three options to get from DIA to Colorado Springs. 1. Take an Uber, cost about $140 2. Groom transportation is $50 a person and it drops you at Colorado College, which is 15 minutes walk to my house. 3. From DIA you can pick up the a train to Denver Union Station. This cost $10 a person and is about 40 minutes. From there you take the Bustang bus to Colorado Springs downtown terminal (also 15 min walk to my house) that is $12 a person and takes about two hours. Groom and Bustang bus system are easily found on line.