Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Delicious authentic Thai cuisine. Very casual dining, also great for takeout. One of our most frequented spots.
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Thai Mint Restaurant
1725 Briargate BlvdDelicious authentic Thai cuisine. Very casual dining, also great for takeout. One of our most frequented spots.
Quick delicious Wood-fired pizzas. Similar to Chipotle's restaurant model in that you can customize your order. Just a casual, yummy dinner or lunch option.
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MOD Pizza
13461 Bass Pro DrQuick delicious Wood-fired pizzas. Similar to Chipotle's restaurant model in that you can customize your order. Just a casual, yummy dinner or lunch option.
Great for a hearty meal with a nice ambiance. They have a a great Sunday brunch buffet as well.
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Bourbon Brothers
13021 Bass Pro DrGreat for a hearty meal with a nice ambiance. They have a a great Sunday brunch buffet as well.
We are a little snobby when it comes to Chinese food and Ivy's is the best we've found in the Springs so far! They cover the American favorites but also have some more authentic selections that haven't disappointed us.
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Ivy's Chinese Cafe
11550 Ridgeline DrWe are a little snobby when it comes to Chinese food and Ivy's is the best we've found in the Springs so far! They cover the American favorites but also have some more authentic selections that haven't disappointed us.
This is a fun place to visit. The building is an old school transformed into a brewery. In the daytime it's a bakery, cafe and coffee shop (yes, coffee snob approved) and at night it turns into a bar with great cocktails, and local beer selection. So, it's a great family hangout spot for a morning coffee and cinnamon roll OR a fun adult night out.
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Principal's Office
1604 S Cascade AveThis is a fun place to visit. The building is an old school transformed into a brewery. In the daytime it's a bakery, cafe and coffee shop (yes, coffee snob approved) and at night it turns into a bar with great cocktails, and local beer selection. So, it's a great family hangout spot for a morning coffee and cinnamon roll OR a fun adult night out.
Great New-York-style pizza (My husband is from New Jersey, so Pizza Hut doesn't cut it in our house) This is a super casual eat-in or carryout pizza option. I can't imagine anyone not loving a slice from Joey's!
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Joey's Pizza
1843 Briargate BlvdGreat New-York-style pizza (My husband is from New Jersey, so Pizza Hut doesn't cut it in our house) This is a super casual eat-in or carryout pizza option. I can't imagine anyone not loving a slice from Joey's!
Ok so this local Italian restaurant isn't necessarily close to our house, but it's located in Old Colorado City which is a really cute part of town to walk through (it's basically just one street). Paravicini's is perfect for a romantic date night or a delicious lunch with a small group. It's by far the best Italian restaurant in the Springs and we try to go as often as we can.
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Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveOk so this local Italian restaurant isn't necessarily close to our house, but it's located in Old Colorado City which is a really cute part of town to walk through (it's basically just one street). Paravicini's is perfect for a romantic date night or a delicious lunch with a small group. It's by far the best Italian restaurant in the Springs and we try to go as often as we can.
Sightseeing
This is Colorado Spring's claim to fame. A must-see bit of natural beauty. Paved pathways make it easy for strollers or families with littles, but there's some "off the beaten path" options for the older ones to explore and climb on. Grab coffee and stroll through or pack a picnic and make a day of it. There's a lot of cuteness and charm in nearby Manitou Springs if you wanted to grab a meal afterwards.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThis is Colorado Spring's claim to fame. A must-see bit of natural beauty. Paved pathways make it easy for strollers or families with littles, but there's some "off the beaten path" options for the older ones to explore and climb on. Grab coffee and stroll through or pack a picnic and make a day of it. There's a lot of cuteness and charm in nearby Manitou Springs if you wanted to grab a meal afterwards.
Barry Goldwater Visitor Center
2346 Academy DrThe Broadmoor hotel is a wonderful place to visit or enjoy Sunday brunch (pricey but incredible) Especially during the holidays, it's lovely to walk around the hotel and grounds, or stop in at one of the many restaurants or cafes. We've made it an annual tradition around Christmas time to dress up our little girls and walk around the hotel (they always build a huge unique gingerbread house) and treat them to a dessert.
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The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveThe Broadmoor hotel is a wonderful place to visit or enjoy Sunday brunch (pricey but incredible) Especially during the holidays, it's lovely to walk around the hotel and grounds, or stop in at one of the many restaurants or cafes. We've made it an annual tradition around Christmas time to dress up our little girls and walk around the hotel (they always build a huge unique gingerbread house) and treat them to a dessert.
Colorado Spring's own 14-ner. The drive up is breathtakingly gorgeous. The donuts at the top are a "thing" but bring a jacket and check the weather before venturing. Weather changes quickly at the peak and sometimes they'll close access to the top due to extreme weather.
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Pikes Peak Summit House
Colorado Spring's own 14-ner. The drive up is breathtakingly gorgeous. The donuts at the top are a "thing" but bring a jacket and check the weather before venturing. Weather changes quickly at the peak and sometimes they'll close access to the top due to extreme weather.
Parks & Nature
A park in the middle of a forest. Lots of green to run around on and playgrounds for the kids. Also there are trails all throughout the grounds of this extensive park. It's only 5 minutes from our house, so we go here frequently!
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Fox Run Regional Park
2110 Stella DrA park in the middle of a forest. Lots of green to run around on and playgrounds for the kids. Also there are trails all throughout the grounds of this extensive park. It's only 5 minutes from our house, so we go here frequently!
We always recommend Helen Hunt Falls as a great "beginner level" hike for non-natives. Kids can handle this one and there's a cute gift shop/resource center at the base to offer further guidance.
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Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadWe always recommend Helen Hunt Falls as a great "beginner level" hike for non-natives. Kids can handle this one and there's a cute gift shop/resource center at the base to offer further guidance.
Essentials
King Soopers
1070 Baptist RdWalgreens
265 E Hwy 105This is the closest super Target from our house. Walmart is closer, but we understand there are some of us who just prefer Target :)
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Target
9670 Prominent PointThis is the closest super Target from our house. Walmart is closer, but we understand there are some of us who just prefer Target :)
Walmart Supercenter
16218 Jackson Creek Pkwy5 minute drive from our house. Has everything you need!
Shopping
Castle Rock is located about 30min north of our home, but these outlet stores make it worth the drive. HM outlet, Nike, Banana Republic, and Restoration Hardware are some of our favorites.
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Outlets at Castle Rock
5050 Factory Shops BlvdCastle Rock is located about 30min north of our home, but these outlet stores make it worth the drive. HM outlet, Nike, Banana Republic, and Restoration Hardware are some of our favorites.
The Apple Store, Anthropology, Pottery Barn, JCrew... to name a few. Lots of shopping and some great chain restaurants located in this strip mall.
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The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyThe Apple Store, Anthropology, Pottery Barn, JCrew... to name a few. Lots of shopping and some great chain restaurants located in this strip mall.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, the Rabbit Hole has a wonderful, hip yet cozy vibe. We've gone for a date night dinner but recommend it more for drinks and appetizers. A fun date, girls night out or meet up spot for drinks.
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The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StLocated in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, the Rabbit Hole has a wonderful, hip yet cozy vibe. We've gone for a date night dinner but recommend it more for drinks and appetizers. A fun date, girls night out or meet up spot for drinks.
Entertainment & Activities
The Summit Interquest
1180 Interquest PkwyBowling, lazer tag, and arcade.
Regal Interquest & RPX
1120 Interquest PkwyOverdrive Raceway
196 Spectrum LoopGo karts!
If you are in town during an Air Force football game, do whatever it takes to go! It is so fun. Don't miss the opening ceremony... it is unforgettable.
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Falcon Stadium
4900 Stadium BoulevardIf you are in town during an Air Force football game, do whatever it takes to go! It is so fun. Don't miss the opening ceremony... it is unforgettable.