Guidebook for Colorado Springs

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Guidebook for Colorado Springs

Food Scene

We love going to Peak Place for the coffee anytime of the day. The vibe is relaxing inside for work, or conversation with a friend. The patio is nice to sit on for brunch on Saturday's or in the afternoon to share a bottle of wine. A fun photo op is available there too. It's a must stop!
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Peak Place - Coffee Beer Wine
2360 Montebello Square Dr
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We love going to Peak Place for the coffee anytime of the day. The vibe is relaxing inside for work, or conversation with a friend. The patio is nice to sit on for brunch on Saturday's or in the afternoon to share a bottle of wine. A fun photo op is available there too. It's a must stop!
Pizza Time is a family owned business that has great pizza, sandwiches, Taco Tuesday, and gluten free options. They are a huge supporter of the local schools and give back to the community. Super Family Friendly.
Pizza Time Colorado
8794 N Union Blvd
Pizza Time is a family owned business that has great pizza, sandwiches, Taco Tuesday, and gluten free options. They are a huge supporter of the local schools and give back to the community. Super Family Friendly.
If you like to be adventurous, this is the place to eat. It is Latin American food with a Caribbean twist. It's a small place so don't be surprised if you have to wait a few minutes but it will be worth it. I love the tacos and the spicy margaritas. Piglatin Cocina is a short drive or long walk from the house and it has late hours, closed on Sunday.
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Piglatin Cocina
2825 Dublin Blvd
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If you like to be adventurous, this is the place to eat. It is Latin American food with a Caribbean twist. It's a small place so don't be surprised if you have to wait a few minutes but it will be worth it. I love the tacos and the spicy margaritas. Piglatin Cocina is a short drive or long walk from the house and it has late hours, closed on Sunday.
Dollar Ice Cream cones the size of your fist! trust me, if you want a GREAT soft serve cone of chocolate, vanilla, or twist this is the spot. They also have a flavor of the week! If you don't like soft serve they are most affordable homemade hard scoop and gelato shop in town. Highly recommended!
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Rizuto's Ice Cream Inc.
4785 Barnes Rd
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Dollar Ice Cream cones the size of your fist! trust me, if you want a GREAT soft serve cone of chocolate, vanilla, or twist this is the spot. They also have a flavor of the week! If you don't like soft serve they are most affordable homemade hard scoop and gelato shop in town. Highly recommended!

Parks & Nature

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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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In the center of Colorado Springs we have this wonderful Park that is great for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, walking the dogs and for the amazing views. This is one of our family favorite spots because it only take 15 minutes to drive there and you can choose easy - difficult trails depending on your mood. The beautiful sandstone pillars and pinion pine smells with the awesome views makes this a worthy stop.
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Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo Rd
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In the center of Colorado Springs we have this wonderful Park that is great for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, walking the dogs and for the amazing views. This is one of our family favorite spots because it only take 15 minutes to drive there and you can choose easy - difficult trails depending on your mood. The beautiful sandstone pillars and pinion pine smells with the awesome views makes this a worthy stop.
The Cottonwood Creek Trail is located just a few blocks from our place. It is great for walking, running, and riding your bikes.
Cottonwood Creek Trail
Cottonwood Creek Trail
The Cottonwood Creek Trail is located just a few blocks from our place. It is great for walking, running, and riding your bikes.
Stunning views, and a gorgeous drive! $35 dollars for a vehicle to drive up. Plan at least 4-5 hours to drive up, look around, and take some side roads around the reservoirs. A fun adventure most days. Best time to go is early in the morning as the clouds and storms come in the afternoon.
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Pikes Peak Summit House
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Stunning views, and a gorgeous drive! $35 dollars for a vehicle to drive up. Plan at least 4-5 hours to drive up, look around, and take some side roads around the reservoirs. A fun adventure most days. Best time to go is early in the morning as the clouds and storms come in the afternoon.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bristol Brewery is one of the best breweries in Colorado, IMO. They started out as very small brewery mostly known for its Laughing Lab Scottish ale. They grew out of there little place and decided to take on the re-purposing of an old elementary school just a couple blocks away. Now the Ivywild School is one of the best one stop shops for a unique eating and drinking experience. The Principals office makes a great cup of coffee or some of the best and most unique cocktails around. I promise going to the principals office is worth it. You can go downstairs to the former kindergarten classroom that is now the Ax and Oak distillery. The bathrooms still have original school art on the walls.
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Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade Ave
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Bristol Brewery is one of the best breweries in Colorado, IMO. They started out as very small brewery mostly known for its Laughing Lab Scottish ale. They grew out of there little place and decided to take on the re-purposing of an old elementary school just a couple blocks away. Now the Ivywild School is one of the best one stop shops for a unique eating and drinking experience. The Principals office makes a great cup of coffee or some of the best and most unique cocktails around. I promise going to the principals office is worth it. You can go downstairs to the former kindergarten classroom that is now the Ax and Oak distillery. The bathrooms still have original school art on the walls.
We love stopping at Breweries. This brewery has one of our favorite IPA's. It's a small place that has a family friendly vibe with free popcorn and board games. You can order dinner from the pizza place or Schnitzel place, they bring it to your table. Stop in before or after a movie or some shopping.
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Peaks N Pines Brewery
4005 Tutt Blvd
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We love stopping at Breweries. This brewery has one of our favorite IPA's. It's a small place that has a family friendly vibe with free popcorn and board games. You can order dinner from the pizza place or Schnitzel place, they bring it to your table. Stop in before or after a movie or some shopping.
Relaxed environment, Great Pikes Peak views, Daily Food Trucks and the beer variety is great.
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Lost Friend Brewing Company
2458 Montebello Square Dr
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Relaxed environment, Great Pikes Peak views, Daily Food Trucks and the beer variety is great.

Entertainment & Activities

Rated as one of America's favorite zoos. This zoo is on the side of the mountain and home to the largest zoo giraffe herd in the world. You can actually hand feed the giraffes lettuce that the zoo sells. The zoo has several other interactive exhibits too. The animal exhibits feel very organic and embrace the terrain of the mountain. Plus, gorgeous views of the city and the front range. Plan for 2-5 hours.
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Зоопарк Чайенн-Маунтин
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
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Rated as one of America's favorite zoos. This zoo is on the side of the mountain and home to the largest zoo giraffe herd in the world. You can actually hand feed the giraffes lettuce that the zoo sells. The zoo has several other interactive exhibits too. The animal exhibits feel very organic and embrace the terrain of the mountain. Plus, gorgeous views of the city and the front range. Plan for 2-5 hours.
Colorado Springs is known for training some of the best athletes in the world. US Olympic Training Center offers tours, showing you the history of the Olympics and Athletes.
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Центр подготовки олимпийских и паралимпийских спортсменов США
1 Olympic Plaza
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Colorado Springs is known for training some of the best athletes in the world. US Olympic Training Center offers tours, showing you the history of the Olympics and Athletes.
Patty Jewett is a city owned golf course. We are a family that likes to golf and this is an affordable option. The course is beautiful with lots of interest. The carrot cake isn't bad either. Sometimes people get married there too.
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Patty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola St
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Patty Jewett is a city owned golf course. We are a family that likes to golf and this is an affordable option. The course is beautiful with lots of interest. The carrot cake isn't bad either. Sometimes people get married there too.
Golf is Good, but not an easy course. Go here for the challenge. We love this place and always have a fun! Cart number 2 & 47 are the fastest. Or you can walk the 8 miles. Tee Time!
Pine Creek Golf Club
9850 Divot Trail
Golf is Good, but not an easy course. Go here for the challenge. We love this place and always have a fun! Cart number 2 & 47 are the fastest. Or you can walk the 8 miles. Tee Time!
Stadium Seating
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Regal Interquest & RPX
1120 Interquest Pkwy
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Stadium Seating
In Partnership with the City of Colorado Springs, the YMCA invites your family to Cottonwood Creek Family Center to spend some quality time together swimming, working out and playing together. Set within the Cottonwood Creek Complex, this facility features affordable day passes and is an added amenity to YMCA membership.
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Cottonwood Creek Family Center YMCA
3920 Dublin Blvd
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In Partnership with the City of Colorado Springs, the YMCA invites your family to Cottonwood Creek Family Center to spend some quality time together swimming, working out and playing together. Set within the Cottonwood Creek Complex, this facility features affordable day passes and is an added amenity to YMCA membership.
Cottonwood Creek Disc Golf Course
7095 Montarbor Dr
It's no longer a penny, but for a quarter it's a great way to spend a nice evening strolling around downtown Manitou and enjoying a local favorite. My personal favorites are the horse races and having my fortune read by Zoltan.
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Пенни-аркада Маниту Спрингс
930 Manitou Ave
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It's no longer a penny, but for a quarter it's a great way to spend a nice evening strolling around downtown Manitou and enjoying a local favorite. My personal favorites are the horse races and having my fortune read by Zoltan.

Shopping

Great shopping and dining options.
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The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate Pkwy
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Great shopping and dining options.
I love my grocery store. The employees there are super nice and very helpful. There is a great deli, nice produce, pharmacy, floral department and gas station.
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King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills Blvd
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I love my grocery store. The employees there are super nice and very helpful. There is a great deli, nice produce, pharmacy, floral department and gas station.
Indoor Mall.
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Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate Blvd
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Indoor Mall.
Wonderful selections of produce or bulk bin items. Super close to the house.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1730 Dublin Blvd
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Wonderful selections of produce or bulk bin items. Super close to the house.

Essentials

This is the closest laundromat that I know of. I have been there a couple of times to do large loads. It seems safe and clean. The dryers are super hot, so be careful not to overheat your clothing.
Dublin Coin Laundry
1720 Dublin Blvd
This is the closest laundromat that I know of. I have been there a couple of times to do large loads. It seems safe and clean. The dryers are super hot, so be careful not to overheat your clothing.

Arts & Culture

The Pioneer Museum is a great place to go on a cool or wet day to learn about the history of Colorado Springs. Appropriate for all ages. It is a donation based museum.
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Музей пионеров Колорадо-Спрингса
215 S Tejon St
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The Pioneer Museum is a great place to go on a cool or wet day to learn about the history of Colorado Springs. Appropriate for all ages. It is a donation based museum.
Центр изящных искусств Колорадо-Спрингс в Колорадском колледже
30 W Dale St
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Rotating Exhibits