Guidebook for Colorado Springs

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Guidebook for Colorado Springs

Food Scene

OK, not cheap, but great for a nice night out. Great steak & usually an interesting vegetarian dish or two.
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Prime25
1605 S Tejon St
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OK, not cheap, but great for a nice night out. Great steak & usually an interesting vegetarian dish or two.
OK, much more than 1 restaurant--but they're all good. It is a 5 star hotel, so don't expect cheap. Maybe particularly recommend the Summit for just good American/farm-to-table type fare, or The Golden Bee for both good pub fare & a fun Karaoke scene.
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The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave
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OK, much more than 1 restaurant--but they're all good. It is a 5 star hotel, so don't expect cheap. Maybe particularly recommend the Summit for just good American/farm-to-table type fare, or The Golden Bee for both good pub fare & a fun Karaoke scene.
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Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona Ave
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Drinks & Nightlife

OK, not just a bar--but a restaurant & bar with one of the most creative drink menus in town. Really recommend trying one of their many creative cocktails.
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Shuga's
702 S Cascade Ave
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OK, not just a bar--but a restaurant & bar with one of the most creative drink menus in town. Really recommend trying one of their many creative cocktails.
Good general Mexican cuisine --yummy margharitas.
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Miguel's Mexican Bar & Grill
110 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
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Good general Mexican cuisine --yummy margharitas.
OK, I'm GF and no longer go there myself, but loved Laughing Lab & several of their other brews. Fun scene.
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Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave
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OK, I'm GF and no longer go there myself, but loved Laughing Lab & several of their other brews. Fun scene.
Very interesting mixed drinks.
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Burrowing Owl
1791 S 8th St
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Very interesting mixed drinks.
Bar w/light food, good GF options. Fun, if a bit noisy.
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Moxie
925 S 8th St
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Bar w/light food, good GF options. Fun, if a bit noisy.

Parks & Nature

A privately-own wonder of nature, but worth the price of admission for beautiful scenery. Nice cool place on a hot summer's day.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
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A privately-own wonder of nature, but worth the price of admission for beautiful scenery. Nice cool place on a hot summer's day.
Enjoy the local nature & beautiful views. Free for vets & active duty military w/id.
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Cheyenne Mountain State Park
410 JL Ranch Heights Rd
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Enjoy the local nature & beautiful views. Free for vets & active duty military w/id.
County park with lovely wetland setting.
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Fountain Creek Nature Center
320 Peppergrass Ln
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County park with lovely wetland setting.
Nice county park with wooded creek, nice visitors center.
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Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek Rd
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Nice county park with wooded creek, nice visitors center.
Great place to hike on a warm day--short hike up a valley next to a waterfall. Lots of shade & beautiful.
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Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon Road
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Great place to hike on a warm day--short hike up a valley next to a waterfall. Lots of shade & beautiful.
A lovely historic home with hands-on nature exhibits & a back porch with lots of hummingbird feeders. Great place to take a short hike up the valley next to a N Cheyenne Creek, or just sit and watch hummingbirds feed. Nice place to stay cool on warmer days.
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Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd
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A lovely historic home with hands-on nature exhibits & a back porch with lots of hummingbird feeders. Great place to take a short hike up the valley next to a N Cheyenne Creek, or just sit and watch hummingbirds feed. Nice place to stay cool on warmer days.
Past Helen Hunt, a little less crowded most days, but still get to trail head early to ensure parking.
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Seven Bridges Trail
North Cheyenne Canyon Road
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Past Helen Hunt, a little less crowded most days, but still get to trail head early to ensure parking.
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Stratton Open Space
1504 Ridgeway Ave
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Sightseeing

Amazing city-owned (FREE) wonder of nature--a must-see for any visitor to our city. Nice flat hiking paths. To do rock climbing, must apply for permits ahead of time or risk being fined.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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Amazing city-owned (FREE) wonder of nature--a must-see for any visitor to our city. Nice flat hiking paths. To do rock climbing, must apply for permits ahead of time or risk being fined.
"America's Mountain"--which means, of course, you can drive up to the top. Amazing views.
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Pikes Peak Summit House
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"America's Mountain"--which means, of course, you can drive up to the top. Amazing views.
Very cool natural caverns +some fun activities outside (zip lines, climbing tower, etc.). Definitely worth a visit--great for a hot day.
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds Rd
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Very cool natural caverns +some fun activities outside (zip lines, climbing tower, etc.). Definitely worth a visit--great for a hot day.
Funky collection (largest in world?) of large beatles, butterflys, moths, etc. from all over the world. Could be in the Smithsonian in Washington, DC, but right here in our backyard.....
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May Natural History Museum
710 Rock Creek Canyon Rd
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Funky collection (largest in world?) of large beatles, butterflys, moths, etc. from all over the world. Could be in the Smithsonian in Washington, DC, but right here in our backyard.....
Reserve a tour & you'll be glad you did--fun behind-the scenes look at how our Olympic athletes train for the big event.
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic Plaza
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Reserve a tour & you'll be glad you did--fun behind-the scenes look at how our Olympic athletes train for the big event.
Lovingly restored planes from WWII & very passionate volunteer docents who explain why they are SOO cool.
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National Museum of World War II Aviation
775 Aviation Way
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Lovingly restored planes from WWII & very passionate volunteer docents who explain why they are SOO cool.

Shopping

Just stroll down Tejon street from about Boulder to Pikes Peak & you will encounter a variety of boutiques and fun food establishments.
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Downtown
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Just stroll down Tejon street from about Boulder to Pikes Peak & you will encounter a variety of boutiques and fun food establishments.
Has most of your everyday needs.
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Target
1630 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
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Has most of your everyday needs.
Both Sam's & Walmart are near for everyday essentials.
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Walmart Supercenter
707 S 8th St
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Both Sam's & Walmart are near for everyday essentials.
Great bulk prices if you're staying a while.
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Sam's Club
1850 E Woodmen Rd
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Great bulk prices if you're staying a while.

Essentials

We like the people who work here. Generally good produce & some great meat specials.
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King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills Blvd
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We like the people who work here. Generally good produce & some great meat specials.
Has drive-through pharmacy.
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Walgreens
280 Main St
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Has drive-through pharmacy.

Entertainment & Activities

This iconic 5-star hotel is a quick 4 min away & a great place to go get a great meal (at any of the several restaurants), or just stroll around the lake on the property & look at the ducks & geese.
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Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake Cir
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This iconic 5-star hotel is a quick 4 min away & a great place to go get a great meal (at any of the several restaurants), or just stroll around the lake on the property & look at the ducks & geese.
Nice stadium seating multiplex. Very close.
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Cinemark Tinseltown USA and XD
1545 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
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Nice stadium seating multiplex. Very close.
Great place to ice skate or go watch a hockey game.
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World Arena Ice Hall
3205 Venetucci Blvd
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Great place to ice skate or go watch a hockey game.
You need a place to take kids on a rainy day.
Chuck E. Cheese
5156 N Academy Blvd
You need a place to take kids on a rainy day.
One of the best zoos in America & unique mountain-side location with great views over the city an additional bonus. Giraffe feeding ($3 for a bunch) is a great experience. Pretty good food at the restaurant near the carousol (like brick-oven pizza).
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
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One of the best zoos in America & unique mountain-side location with great views over the city an additional bonus. Giraffe feeding ($3 for a bunch) is a great experience. Pretty good food at the restaurant near the carousol (like brick-oven pizza).
Small family-friendly theatre next too the hip Ivywild School redevelopment. Affordable fun for the whole family--check out their matinees.
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Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Theater
444 Ruxton Ave
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Small family-friendly theatre next too the hip Ivywild School redevelopment. Affordable fun for the whole family--check out their matinees.
Great zoo with amazing views of the city & fun activities like giraffe-feeding, a cool carousel & lots of live animal training "shows".
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
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Great zoo with amazing views of the city & fun activities like giraffe-feeding, a cool carousel & lots of live animal training "shows".