Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
One of the best, upscale-fine dining restaurants in town-located minutes away in down town: 719-227-7333+has website.
45 locals recommend
Famous Steak House
31 N Tejon StOne of the best, upscale-fine dining restaurants in town-located minutes away in down town: 719-227-7333+has website.
Located nearby, within walking distance, this long 50+ year established restaurant has Authentic German and European Food.
66 locals recommend
Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona AveLocated nearby, within walking distance, this long 50+ year established restaurant has Authentic German and European Food.
This fine dining restaurant is located across the street with 2 bars, balcony with couches/fire pit setting.
33 locals recommend
Prime25
1605 S Tejon StThis fine dining restaurant is located across the street with 2 bars, balcony with couches/fire pit setting.
Located withing walking distance-this preserved-1916 school was converted into a fun multi-use property that includes: gift shops/coffee shop/bakery/brewery/2 additional bars/large balcony/Yoga.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveLocated withing walking distance-this preserved-1916 school was converted into a fun multi-use property that includes: gift shops/coffee shop/bakery/brewery/2 additional bars/large balcony/Yoga.
New Chick-Fil-A, just opened a few months back, closed on Sunday. 1 block away.
9 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A
3710 Bloomington StNew Chick-Fil-A, just opened a few months back, closed on Sunday. 1 block away.
Family owned Mexican Cuisine restaurant I've been going to for many years...great margaritas!
Señor Manuel Mexican Cuisine
4660 N Nevada AveFamily owned Mexican Cuisine restaurant I've been going to for many years...great margaritas!
Jose Muldoon's
222 N Tejon StMexican Food located a short drive into down town.
Jun Japanese Restaurant
3276 Centennial BlvdGreat Japanese restaurant with great sushi.
Small family owned Italian restaurant. Located North of the down town area.
11 locals recommend
Roman Villa Pizza
3005 N Nevada AveSmall family owned Italian restaurant. Located North of the down town area.
Located in historic- Old Colorado City, just West of the down town area + offers shopping.
127 locals recommend
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveLocated in historic- Old Colorado City, just West of the down town area + offers shopping.
Bambino's Urban Pizzeria
36 E Bijou StGreat Pizza-smaller dining area/room, but great pizza.
Ai Sushi & Grill
4655 Centennial BlvdGreat Sushi-North West side of the city.
Everything Else
Bristol Brewing is located in the Ivywild School, 1 block away-some of the best micro-brews around!
106 locals recommend
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveBristol Brewing is located in the Ivywild School, 1 block away-some of the best micro-brews around!
Historic district of Old Colorado City offers great shops, and many restaurants.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Historic district of Old Colorado City offers great shops, and many restaurants.
Check out the Broadmoor Hotel-both East and West offer food and beverage + other activities to include 6 bowling, ice cream etc.
155 locals recommend
Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake CirCheck out the Broadmoor Hotel-both East and West offer food and beverage + other activities to include 6 bowling, ice cream etc.
Head straight North on Tejon St from the home and it will lead you directly into down town which has numerous restaurants, drinks & nightlife + shopping.
154 locals recommend
Downtown
Head straight North on Tejon St from the home and it will lead you directly into down town which has numerous restaurants, drinks & nightlife + shopping.
Walmart Supercenter
707 S 8th StLocated about 5-10 minutes away.
Broadmoor World Arena will hold large events like motorcycle racing, bull riding etc.
36 locals recommend
World Arena
3185 Venetucci BlvdBroadmoor World Arena will hold large events like motorcycle racing, bull riding etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whiskey Bar located on the ground floor of the Ivywild School 1 block away, entertainment, great if you like Whiskey, Moonshine etc.
37 locals recommend
Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade AveWhiskey Bar located on the ground floor of the Ivywild School 1 block away, entertainment, great if you like Whiskey, Moonshine etc.
Shopping
Natural Grocers
7298 N Academy BlvdNew Grocery Store just opened a few months back, 1 block away.
Corkes Bottles & Brews
1852 Southgate RdLiquor Store-a short drive.
Sightseeing
The city of Manitou Springs is approx. 15 minute drive and offers many tourist activities including: hike the incline(advanced), zip line, Cave of the Winds, historic sights, tourist shopping, all types of great restaurants.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
The city of Manitou Springs is approx. 15 minute drive and offers many tourist activities including: hike the incline(advanced), zip line, Cave of the Winds, historic sights, tourist shopping, all types of great restaurants.
Drive or shuttle the famous Pikes Peak Highway to the top for incredible views!
14 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Highway
Drive or shuttle the famous Pikes Peak Highway to the top for incredible views!
Parks & Nature
Great place to visit; offers sight seeing of large red rock formations, hiking, mountain biking etc.
58 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Park
3105 Gateway RdGreat place to visit; offers sight seeing of large red rock formations, hiking, mountain biking etc.
Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek RdHiking trails, nature center.
Beautiful mountain hiking and scenery! Approx. 10 minutes away West off Cheyenne Blvd.
169 locals recommend
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadBeautiful mountain hiking and scenery! Approx. 10 minutes away West off Cheyenne Blvd.
Old Stage Riding Stables
6620 Old Stage RdHorseback riding.
Essentials
Safeway
1920 S Nevada AveFew minutes away just off South Nevada Ave.
Located down the alley and tuck away-will lead you into the Spencer's Garden and Produce; fresh produce, candy and other seasonal items like fresh green chili's.
Spencer’s Lawn & Garden Centers
1430 S Tejon StLocated down the alley and tuck away-will lead you into the Spencer's Garden and Produce; fresh produce, candy and other seasonal items like fresh green chili's.