Shelly’s guidebook
Food Scene
"Farm to table, made to order wholesome foods. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Personable staff, quaint atmosphere, all is done with excellence. Slow food movement in quirky Manitou Springs."
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Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou Ave"Farm to table, made to order wholesome foods. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Personable staff, quaint atmosphere, all is done with excellence. Slow food movement in quirky Manitou Springs."
"Located in a historic elementary school turned brewery, wine bar, coffeeshop, distillery, event center and shopping district. Don't miss it!"
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Ivywild Kitchen
1604 S Cascade Ave"Located in a historic elementary school turned brewery, wine bar, coffeeshop, distillery, event center and shopping district. Don't miss it!"
"Looking for a special occasion spot? This is it. Truly culinary steaks, seafood, appetizers, salads, desserts and drinks - this is the whole package. Three different levels to dine on, all with their own unique experience. If you are celebrating, do it here!"
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Prime25
1605 S Tejon St"Looking for a special occasion spot? This is it. Truly culinary steaks, seafood, appetizers, salads, desserts and drinks - this is the whole package. Three different levels to dine on, all with their own unique experience. If you are celebrating, do it here!"
"This place is super quirky and we love it. We nicknamed it the Ewok Village. Manitou Springs hippydom at its finest is presented at this cafe operated by friendly hemp-wearing 12-tribes subscribers. Home-baked muffins and breads, granolas, salads, sandwiches, smoothies - all fresh, organic foods in a truly unique environment. Open 24 hours a day except Friday evening - Saturday evening for religious observance."
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The Maté Factor Café
966 Manitou Ave"This place is super quirky and we love it. We nicknamed it the Ewok Village. Manitou Springs hippydom at its finest is presented at this cafe operated by friendly hemp-wearing 12-tribes subscribers. Home-baked muffins and breads, granolas, salads, sandwiches, smoothies - all fresh, organic foods in a truly unique environment. Open 24 hours a day except Friday evening - Saturday evening for religious observance."
"One of our favorite spots in downtown Colorado Springs. Hip hang out with good food, good wine & beer, great coffee & tea and overall downtown vibes."
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The Wild Goose Meeting House
401 N Tejon St"One of our favorite spots in downtown Colorado Springs. Hip hang out with good food, good wine & beer, great coffee & tea and overall downtown vibes."
"Best coffee with in 20 minutes. Tiny house style. Don't miss it if you love a good brew".
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Story Coffee Company
120 E Bijou St"Best coffee with in 20 minutes. Tiny house style. Don't miss it if you love a good brew".
"Local breakfast joint 5 minutes west in scenic Green Mountain Falls. Extremely popular, home-cooked meals - a bit of a greasy spoon, but delicious none-the-less! They offer Backyard Creekside Cowboy Breakfast Buffet on Saturday and Sunday in the summer with live entertainment!"
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The Pantry
6980 Lake St"Local breakfast joint 5 minutes west in scenic Green Mountain Falls. Extremely popular, home-cooked meals - a bit of a greasy spoon, but delicious none-the-less! They offer Backyard Creekside Cowboy Breakfast Buffet on Saturday and Sunday in the summer with live entertainment!"
"This place has 3 things going for it: local Colorado wine tastings, dining on the creek, and proximity to our home (just 1.3 mile down the road). Everything else from service to food get a "just ok" rating from us. We are admittedly snobby. The lasagna, burgers, and trout have been our favorites so far - in that order."
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The Wines of Colorado
8045 US-24"This place has 3 things going for it: local Colorado wine tastings, dining on the creek, and proximity to our home (just 1.3 mile down the road). Everything else from service to food get a "just ok" rating from us. We are admittedly snobby. The lasagna, burgers, and trout have been our favorites so far - in that order."
"This place is underground with great art and a speak-easy feel. Exceptional farm to table food and one of the best Happy Hours in town (both food and drink). Reservations recommended."
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The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon St"This place is underground with great art and a speak-easy feel. Exceptional farm to table food and one of the best Happy Hours in town (both food and drink). Reservations recommended."
Great place to eat in Manitou Springs if you are also looking for a good Brew!
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Manitou Brewing Company
725 Manitou AveGreat place to eat in Manitou Springs if you are also looking for a good Brew!
This favorite local specializes in grilled burgers, chicken and steak.
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Keg Lounge
730 Manitou AveThis favorite local specializes in grilled burgers, chicken and steak.
One of our favorite Mexican restaurants! Only about 7 miles from our place, and they specialize in fresh and homemade Mexican food with fantastic Margaritas! Sit outside on their patio and enjoy some of the best that Manitou Springs has to offer!
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Crystal Park Cantina
178 Crystal Park RdOne of our favorite Mexican restaurants! Only about 7 miles from our place, and they specialize in fresh and homemade Mexican food with fantastic Margaritas! Sit outside on their patio and enjoy some of the best that Manitou Springs has to offer!
Award winning hamburgers with an old-fashioned drive-in feel! Great fries and shakes as well.
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Cy's Drive-In Restaurant
1833 W Uintah StAward winning hamburgers with an old-fashioned drive-in feel! Great fries and shakes as well.
This is an award winning 4 star certified green restaurant, using only fresh and local ingredients. Located in historic Old Colorado City, a "must visit" for sure!
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Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado AveThis is an award winning 4 star certified green restaurant, using only fresh and local ingredients. Located in historic Old Colorado City, a "must visit" for sure!
Fine dining with the most delicious fondue around, this historic and quaint restaurant is a place to make celebrations happen.
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Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
733 Manitou AveFine dining with the most delicious fondue around, this historic and quaint restaurant is a place to make celebrations happen.
Delicious barbeque, live music, and craft beers on tap. Guy Fieri from "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" states that this barbeque has "Amazing flavors, and smoked to perfection".
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Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveDelicious barbeque, live music, and craft beers on tap. Guy Fieri from "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" states that this barbeque has "Amazing flavors, and smoked to perfection".
This Irish influenced gastropub offers a cozy, rustic atmosphere with craft microbrews on tap and a seasonally changing menu.
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Alchemy
2625 W Colorado AveThis Irish influenced gastropub offers a cozy, rustic atmosphere with craft microbrews on tap and a seasonally changing menu.
Offers delicious and innovative Greek specialties made with fresh, local ingredients. Delicisous!
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Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
2616 Colorado AveOffers delicious and innovative Greek specialties made with fresh, local ingredients. Delicisous!
Drinks & Nightlife
"This place has the best wine list and pretty decent small plates. Run by a passionate sommelier, you cannot go wrong drinking here. In summer months, their back patio in Manitou Springs feels like something you'd stumble upon in Spain or Italy."
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Swirl
717 Manitou Ave"This place has the best wine list and pretty decent small plates. Run by a passionate sommelier, you cannot go wrong drinking here. In summer months, their back patio in Manitou Springs feels like something you'd stumble upon in Spain or Italy."
"The best cocktails in town located in a renovated old Elementary School, Ivywild. Truly awesome mixology happening here!"
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Principal's Office
1604 S Cascade Ave"The best cocktails in town located in a renovated old Elementary School, Ivywild. Truly awesome mixology happening here!"
"Fantastic beer and woodfire pizza in a down-home brewery environment. AMAZING views of Pikes Peak and wonderful outside seating. Live music often, great place to take the whole family."
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Paradox Beer Company
10 Buffalo Ct"Fantastic beer and woodfire pizza in a down-home brewery environment. AMAZING views of Pikes Peak and wonderful outside seating. Live music often, great place to take the whole family."
40 taps available for the adventuring beer lover; paid by the ounce & 100% of tips are donated to local humanitarian and local trail non-profits.
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Trails End Taproom
2925 W Colorado Ave40 taps available for the adventuring beer lover; paid by the ounce & 100% of tips are donated to local humanitarian and local trail non-profits.
Housed in a 100 year old former elementary school and has award winning beers!
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Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveHoused in a 100 year old former elementary school and has award winning beers!
Housed in a 100 year old former elementary school. Their whiskey is distilled and aged in Colorado Springs. They also offer signature cocktails and often have amazing live music!
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Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade AveHoused in a 100 year old former elementary school. Their whiskey is distilled and aged in Colorado Springs. They also offer signature cocktails and often have amazing live music!
Close to home in downtown Manitou Springs. Craft beer and great food!
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Manitou Brewing Company
725 Manitou AveClose to home in downtown Manitou Springs. Craft beer and great food!
Entertainment & Activities
"This place is open until 10 most nights and is a super romantic date spot. Soak in your own therapeutic cedar lined hot springs tub while taking in the stars and mountain views in quaint Manitou Springs."
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SunWater Spa
514 El Paso Blvd"This place is open until 10 most nights and is a super romantic date spot. Soak in your own therapeutic cedar lined hot springs tub while taking in the stars and mountain views in quaint Manitou Springs."
"This takes "dinner and a movie" up a notch. A 3 room theatre in downtown Colorado Springs showing indy/art films with beer and wine. One of our favorite date spots! Don't forget Josh & John's ice-cream (the best in town) right next door!"
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Kimball's Peak Three Theater
115 E Pikes Peak Ave"This takes "dinner and a movie" up a notch. A 3 room theatre in downtown Colorado Springs showing indy/art films with beer and wine. One of our favorite date spots! Don't forget Josh & John's ice-cream (the best in town) right next door!"
"Really cute historic town turned casino town. It still manages to preserve its mining roots. Fantastic historic theatre, small gauge railway, mining museum, mining tours, and of course gambling. This is worth a day trip - especially for the drive and views - don't miss it during autumn when the aspens are changing!"
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Cripple Creek
"Really cute historic town turned casino town. It still manages to preserve its mining roots. Fantastic historic theatre, small gauge railway, mining museum, mining tours, and of course gambling. This is worth a day trip - especially for the drive and views - don't miss it during autumn when the aspens are changing!"
"Beautiful new indoor swimming and rec center 10 minutes west in Woodland Park. Complete with water slides, exercise lanes and party pagodas."
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Woodland Aquatic Center
111 N Baldwin St"Beautiful new indoor swimming and rec center 10 minutes west in Woodland Park. Complete with water slides, exercise lanes and party pagodas."
"A fabulous Zoo for the young and old! This America's only mountain zoo (wear your hiking shoes!) Open 365 days a year."
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd"A fabulous Zoo for the young and old! This America's only mountain zoo (wear your hiking shoes!) Open 365 days a year."
"A fabulous day trip to be had! Located in Larkspur, a quaint Colorado town. This is open most weekends in June and July. A wonderfully fun festival for the whole family. Plan your drive times carefully, as back-up traffic is to be expected."
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Colorado Renaissance Festival
650 S Wilcox St"A fabulous day trip to be had! Located in Larkspur, a quaint Colorado town. This is open most weekends in June and July. A wonderfully fun festival for the whole family. Plan your drive times carefully, as back-up traffic is to be expected."
"This is such a fun and UNIQUE amusement park! I loved taking my daughter here when she was young. Located only 5 minutes from our house, this is a perfect visit for families with younger children, although older children and adults will find it charming as well. Pet a deer, ride a train, slip down the candy cane slide, visit Santa, watch a magic show, and much more. The prices are reasonable. Open many days from May 18 - Dec. 24, weather permitting."
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North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak Hwy"This is such a fun and UNIQUE amusement park! I loved taking my daughter here when she was young. Located only 5 minutes from our house, this is a perfect visit for families with younger children, although older children and adults will find it charming as well. Pet a deer, ride a train, slip down the candy cane slide, visit Santa, watch a magic show, and much more. The prices are reasonable. Open many days from May 18 - Dec. 24, weather permitting."
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdGreat for families!
Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Theater
444 Ruxton AveMelodrama and dinner at it's best!
Enter the Room
815 S 25th StEscape Room fun!
This fantastic day trip is worth the beautiful drive! It's located between Buena Vista and Salida. It has creek-side hot springs, an infinity pool, a water slide pool and more! There's also onsite dining. A favorite spot for families or romantics!
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Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162This fantastic day trip is worth the beautiful drive! It's located between Buena Vista and Salida. It has creek-side hot springs, an infinity pool, a water slide pool and more! There's also onsite dining. A favorite spot for families or romantics!
Have fun and adventure with 3 different cave attractions. Very much a tourist experience, but if you want a local cave adventure for your family this is the place. This is an underground cave which is 54 degrees Fahrenheit year round. While in the area, visit the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, another family tourist adventure."
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds Rd Have fun and adventure with 3 different cave attractions. Very much a tourist experience, but if you want a local cave adventure for your family this is the place. This is an underground cave which is 54 degrees Fahrenheit year round. While in the area, visit the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, another family tourist adventure."
Parks & Nature
Garden of the Gods Park
3105 Gateway Rd"Ummmm...don't miss it. That's all."
"Like Garden of the Gods but smaller view, local feel, more trails. Hiking, biking, climbing abound.'
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High St"Like Garden of the Gods but smaller view, local feel, more trails. Hiking, biking, climbing abound.'
"GREAT beginner hiking trail with amazing views. Around
3 miles RT, not too much elevation gain, but a fun scramble at the end with excellent scenery.'
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The Crags
"GREAT beginner hiking trail with amazing views. Around
3 miles RT, not too much elevation gain, but a fun scramble at the end with excellent scenery.'
"Eleven Mile Canyon is a gorgeous stretch of scenery with 8 miles of Gold Medal fishing with beautiful picnic/swimming/camping/climbing spots all along the way. Steep canyon walls on either side with gorgeous waterfalls and clear mountain swimming holes. Eleven Mile Reservoir is further west.".
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Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area
Yankee Fork Road"Eleven Mile Canyon is a gorgeous stretch of scenery with 8 miles of Gold Medal fishing with beautiful picnic/swimming/camping/climbing spots all along the way. Steep canyon walls on either side with gorgeous waterfalls and clear mountain swimming holes. Eleven Mile Reservoir is further west.".
"Newly remodeled city park in center of Woodland Park. Green grass, wading creek for little kids, lake, picnic areas, playground and basketball courts all with a stunning view of Pikes Peak. Great Farmer's Market in the summer!"
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Memorial Park
200 N Park St"Newly remodeled city park in center of Woodland Park. Green grass, wading creek for little kids, lake, picnic areas, playground and basketball courts all with a stunning view of Pikes Peak. Great Farmer's Market in the summer!"
Local hiking trail, beginning in the town of Green Mountain Falls (just 2.5 miles down the road).
Hiking is a popular activity with water falls, lakes and a fabulous view of Pikes Peak. The trails begin at the parking area near the Green Mountain Falls Lake at the intersection of Foster and Ute Pass Avenue.
Catamount Falls is a series of waterfalls located west of Green Mountain Falls. To access the falls follow Hondo or Belvidere Ave. The roads provide access to private homes, so beware as cars also travel the road. This is the outflow from Catamount Reservoirs on the north slope of Pikes Peak. The reservoirs are 3 miles from the falls if you're looking for a longer trip.
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Catamount Trailhead
11195 Hondo AveLocal hiking trail, beginning in the town of Green Mountain Falls (just 2.5 miles down the road).
Hiking is a popular activity with water falls, lakes and a fabulous view of Pikes Peak. The trails begin at the parking area near the Green Mountain Falls Lake at the intersection of Foster and Ute Pass Avenue.
Catamount Falls is a series of waterfalls located west of Green Mountain Falls. To access the falls follow Hondo or Belvidere Ave. The roads provide access to private homes, so beware as cars also travel the road. This is the outflow from Catamount Reservoirs on the north slope of Pikes Peak. The reservoirs are 3 miles from the falls if you're looking for a longer trip.
The best way to travel to the top of Pikes Peak in grand comfort. It's a great way to spend an afternoon, see the sights and have a famous Peak donut at the top!
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueThe best way to travel to the top of Pikes Peak in grand comfort. It's a great way to spend an afternoon, see the sights and have a famous Peak donut at the top!
This is a wonderful day trip! Do the zipline, walk the bridge, float the river, the list goes on!
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Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3AThis is a wonderful day trip! Do the zipline, walk the bridge, float the river, the list goes on!
Sight Seeing
"Because...you know. The Olympics."
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic Plaza"Because...you know. The Olympics."
"The ultimate viewing experience! Almost 20 miles of unbelievable scenery and panoramic views! There is the Pike's Peak Ascent and Marathon each year in August for the runners, and bicycling is allowed for those serious sports enthusiasts. Great donuts on top!"
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Pikes Peak Summit House
"The ultimate viewing experience! Almost 20 miles of unbelievable scenery and panoramic views! There is the Pike's Peak Ascent and Marathon each year in August for the runners, and bicycling is allowed for those serious sports enthusiasts. Great donuts on top!"
"A beautiful, striking campus with modern architecture. Hike the trails, tour the campus, go to a game, and be sure to see the USAFA Planetarium (opening on 2019)."
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United States Air Force Academy
"A beautiful, striking campus with modern architecture. Hike the trails, tour the campus, go to a game, and be sure to see the USAFA Planetarium (opening on 2019)."
"It takes 224 steps to reach the stream that feeds the beautiful falls and leads to two hiking trails. More adventure awaits if you do Broadmoor's Soaring Adventure Course to go ziplining and cross the rope bridge."
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd"It takes 224 steps to reach the stream that feeds the beautiful falls and leads to two hiking trails. More adventure awaits if you do Broadmoor's Soaring Adventure Course to go ziplining and cross the rope bridge."
Authentic castle located on an 800 acre estate in the foothills of the Garden of the Gods park. It is a 67 room English Tudor-style castle built by General William Jackson Palmer, founder of Colorado Springs. Take a guided tour or stay for a castle tea.
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Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StAuthentic castle located on an 800 acre estate in the foothills of the Garden of the Gods park. It is a 67 room English Tudor-style castle built by General William Jackson Palmer, founder of Colorado Springs. Take a guided tour or stay for a castle tea.
Take a tour and be educated on the rodeo, history and impact on the western American culture.
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ProRodeo Hall of Fame
103 Pro Rodeo DrTake a tour and be educated on the rodeo, history and impact on the western American culture.
Shopping Anyone?
"A very quaint shopping district that all will enjoy, but especially the ladies. Located in a historic area of Colorado City, and home to many boutiques, bars, galleries and restaurants. This town has many events during the year to include a farmer's market, concerts, art walks, holiday experiences and more."
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Old Colorado City
"A very quaint shopping district that all will enjoy, but especially the ladies. Located in a historic area of Colorado City, and home to many boutiques, bars, galleries and restaurants. This town has many events during the year to include a farmer's market, concerts, art walks, holiday experiences and more."
"The larger historic shopping district of the city, this amazing town is for all walks of life but the hipsters will especially enjoy the activities here. Home of the CityRock Climbing Center, diverse cultural experiences, amazing nightlife, and fabulous restaurants. As with most downtown areas, you must pay for parking."
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Downtown
"The larger historic shopping district of the city, this amazing town is for all walks of life but the hipsters will especially enjoy the activities here. Home of the CityRock Climbing Center, diverse cultural experiences, amazing nightlife, and fabulous restaurants. As with most downtown areas, you must pay for parking."
"This is the closest shopping district to our house, and a must see if you've never been there. Quirky, fun loving town with one-of-a-kind boutiques, restaurants, arcade, spring water and home of The Mate Factor Cafe. You will also find SunWater Spa here. Hippy town at it's best. Beautiful area with a stream running through and Pike's Peak above."
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Manitou Springs
"This is the closest shopping district to our house, and a must see if you've never been there. Quirky, fun loving town with one-of-a-kind boutiques, restaurants, arcade, spring water and home of The Mate Factor Cafe. You will also find SunWater Spa here. Hippy town at it's best. Beautiful area with a stream running through and Pike's Peak above."
Arts & Culture
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St"Great local Colorado Springs theater 20 minutes away with HUGE variety in shows."
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Millibo Art Theatre
1626 S Tejon St"Great local Colorado Springs theater 20 minutes away with HUGE variety in shows."
"Fun for all you dinosaur lovers! Lot's of replicas, casts and fossils at this cool center 10 minutes west in Woodland Park. Something to consider for a cold or rainy day."
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Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
201 S Fairview St"Fun for all you dinosaur lovers! Lot's of replicas, casts and fossils at this cool center 10 minutes west in Woodland Park. Something to consider for a cold or rainy day."