Guidebook for Colorado
Sightseeing
These recommendations are a must see when you are in Colorado Springs. Some are a distance from Colorado Springs but worth the travel given the views along the way.
Parking lots are available throughout the park. Great place to bike or hike through. Stay on the paths to protect vegetation.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdParking lots are available throughout the park. Great place to bike or hike through. Stay on the paths to protect vegetation.
Beautiful sights on the way to the cave. Inside the cave you will find amazing formations. A Guided tour will teach about caves and the formations
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdBeautiful sights on the way to the cave. Inside the cave you will find amazing formations. A Guided tour will teach about caves and the formations
If you are a hiker then this is the place for you. From the bottom of Cheyenne Canyon is Starsmore Discovery Center. Behind the discovery center is the beginning of the Columbine Trail. This trail is a total of 8 miles. The trail is split into three sections if you don't want to travel the entire 8 miles. The upper Columbine Trail will end at the top which is where you will find Helen Hunt Falls. Really a nice place to visit. The surroundings are beautiful.
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Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadIf you are a hiker then this is the place for you. From the bottom of Cheyenne Canyon is Starsmore Discovery Center. Behind the discovery center is the beginning of the Columbine Trail. This trail is a total of 8 miles. The trail is split into three sections if you don't want to travel the entire 8 miles. The upper Columbine Trail will end at the top which is where you will find Helen Hunt Falls. Really a nice place to visit. The surroundings are beautiful.
This restaurant is a bit of a drive up Ute Pass and to the west about 40 minutes. The views are exceptional all along Ute Pass. The restaurant is Irish cuisine with many on tap beers available. The view from this restaurant is phenomenal
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McGinty's Wood Oven Pub
11115 W US-24This restaurant is a bit of a drive up Ute Pass and to the west about 40 minutes. The views are exceptional all along Ute Pass. The restaurant is Irish cuisine with many on tap beers available. The view from this restaurant is phenomenal
This toll road will take you to the top of Pikes Peak. There is shopping and food at the top. If you are coming from lower elevation please think about taking some canned air with you. Most stores with sporting goods will have the canned oxygen. The elevation at the top is over 14,000 feet.
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Pike's Peak Highway
Pikes Peak HighwayThis toll road will take you to the top of Pikes Peak. There is shopping and food at the top. If you are coming from lower elevation please think about taking some canned air with you. Most stores with sporting goods will have the canned oxygen. The elevation at the top is over 14,000 feet.
Museo de los Pioneros de Colorado Springs
215 S Tejon StLots of stairs to climb to see the falls. Popular because of the beauty.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdLots of stairs to climb to see the falls. Popular because of the beauty.
Colorado Springs is happy to be home to the Olympic Training Center. Consider a tour.
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaColorado Springs is happy to be home to the Olympic Training Center. Consider a tour.
This castle is a must see. They offer tea time most days. I believe not on Tuesdays though. Some visitors enjoy dressing up as real castle royalty to enjoy their tea and brunch. Others come casual to dine . This is a favorite of mine. There really is nothing else comparable to this experience. It is about 15 minutes from the Bluebird. Reservations can be made online. Location details: enter the property and veer left follow the road and you will encounter a guard shack they will direct you to the castle.
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Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StThis castle is a must see. They offer tea time most days. I believe not on Tuesdays though. Some visitors enjoy dressing up as real castle royalty to enjoy their tea and brunch. Others come casual to dine . This is a favorite of mine. There really is nothing else comparable to this experience. It is about 15 minutes from the Bluebird. Reservations can be made online. Location details: enter the property and veer left follow the road and you will encounter a guard shack they will direct you to the castle.
Moradas de Manitou Cliff
10 Cliff RdBeautiful tour of these small mountain towns. Great history of gold mining boom is shared while enjoying the scenery.
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Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
520 E Carr AveBeautiful tour of these small mountain towns. Great history of gold mining boom is shared while enjoying the scenery.
Goat Patch Brewery
This is a strip of food and drink venues. The brewery is very popular with the locals.
This brewery is walking distance from The Bluebird Cottage. Just a couple of blocks to your East. This building used to be a school and is now reclaimed as a popular brewery and restaurant strip . There are rental bikes available for use at this site as well.
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Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveThis brewery is walking distance from The Bluebird Cottage. Just a couple of blocks to your East. This building used to be a school and is now reclaimed as a popular brewery and restaurant strip . There are rental bikes available for use at this site as well.
Food scene
This restaurant has great food that is well priced. If you are able to enjoy the outside seating you will have a creek to offer a nice setting for your meal
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Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveThis restaurant has great food that is well priced. If you are able to enjoy the outside seating you will have a creek to offer a nice setting for your meal
Great food. This is in Old Colorado City. Great food. Very easy to just walk around and enjoy Old Colorado City with all of the shopping and historical buildings in this sector of the city.
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Bon Ton's Cafe
2601 W Colorado AveGreat food. This is in Old Colorado City. Great food. Very easy to just walk around and enjoy Old Colorado City with all of the shopping and historical buildings in this sector of the city.
The best Margarita you will find in Colorado. The Mexican food is delightful. This is nestled in Manitou and is a local favorite.
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Crystal Park Cantina
178 Crystal Park RdThe best Margarita you will find in Colorado. The Mexican food is delightful. This is nestled in Manitou and is a local favorite.
Another Manitou favorite for Mexican food and great drinks.
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The Loop
965 Manitou AveAnother Manitou favorite for Mexican food and great drinks.
This is just a few blocks east of the Blue Bird. Really wonderful food. The structure is really unique on the inside. You won't e disappointed.
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Johnny's Navajo Hogan
2817 N Nevada AveThis is just a few blocks east of the Blue Bird. Really wonderful food. The structure is really unique on the inside. You won't e disappointed.
Our favorite steakhouse. The salad that comes with the main meal is really, really large. Steaks are perfect each time. All you can handle hot rolls and butter. Yum.
Texas T Bone Steakhouse
5245 N Academy BlvdOur favorite steakhouse. The salad that comes with the main meal is really, really large. Steaks are perfect each time. All you can handle hot rolls and butter. Yum.
Shopping
Just to your north about 20 minutes. Strip shopping with many home décor, clothing and restaurant options. This is on the way to the Air Force Academy which is another popular destination for sightseeing
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The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyJust to your north about 20 minutes. Strip shopping with many home décor, clothing and restaurant options. This is on the way to the Air Force Academy which is another popular destination for sightseeing
Castle Rock is just north of Colorado Springs about thirty minutes. This venue offers so much shopping that you simply can't see it all in one day. There is plenty of opportunities to grab a bite too.
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Outlets at Castle Rock
5050 Factory Shops BlvdCastle Rock is just north of Colorado Springs about thirty minutes. This venue offers so much shopping that you simply can't see it all in one day. There is plenty of opportunities to grab a bite too.
Children’s interest
This is a place to take the kids. It is a Christian radio broadcasting studio.
This is an actual radio station that broadcasts Christian radio. Another special thing about this site is the attractions that are with children in mind. There is a play area, a small café, and a two story slide that is so much fun for the kids.
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Focus on the Family
8605 Explorer DrThis is an actual radio station that broadcasts Christian radio. Another special thing about this site is the attractions that are with children in mind. There is a play area, a small café, and a two story slide that is so much fun for the kids.
This is my favorite nature center. Certain times of the year there are special presentations that are full of learning experiences about nature.
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Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon RdThis is my favorite nature center. Certain times of the year there are special presentations that are full of learning experiences about nature.
This is a special park to me because I have a tribute bench to my mother who passed away many years ago. This park offers outside fun including grilling/picnicking /strolling about. There is a tetra pond there with lily pads and ducks. Extensive gardens and the view of Pikes Peak seems uninterrupted. There is a playground for the kids. Also a really special tribute wall and tribute gardens.
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Parque Nancy Lewis
2617 Melissa DriveThis is a special park to me because I have a tribute bench to my mother who passed away many years ago. This park offers outside fun including grilling/picnicking /strolling about. There is a tetra pond there with lily pads and ducks. Extensive gardens and the view of Pikes Peak seems uninterrupted. There is a playground for the kids. Also a really special tribute wall and tribute gardens.
This is a great place to spend the day with lots to see. This setting is close to The Seven Falls which is another popular attraction to the area.
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Zoo de Cheyenne Mountain
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThis is a great place to spend the day with lots to see. This setting is close to The Seven Falls which is another popular attraction to the area.
This area is a family favorite for exploring and learning. It is next to a large park that is also a local favorite.
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Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek RdThis area is a family favorite for exploring and learning. It is next to a large park that is also a local favorite.
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveEntertainment
Check out the availability of shows and attractions at the Pikes Peak Center. This has some really nice attractions that vary depending on the day. Ex. Colorado Springs Symphony
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Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts
190 S Cascade AveCheck out the availability of shows and attractions at the Pikes Peak Center. This has some really nice attractions that vary depending on the day. Ex. Colorado Springs Symphony
This is another venue similar to the Pikes Peak Center only much larger. Check online to see if there are events that interest you.
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World Arena Ice Hall
3205 Venetucci BlvdThis is another venue similar to the Pikes Peak Center only much larger. Check online to see if there are events that interest you.
If you love motors and racing please check out the website for events that may be going on during your stay. This is a family favorite.
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Pikes Peak International Raceway
16650 Midway Ranch RdIf you love motors and racing please check out the website for events that may be going on during your stay. This is a family favorite.
Lots of fun for all ages. This is inside go kart racing.
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Overdrive Raceway
196 Spectrum LoopLots of fun for all ages. This is inside go kart racing.
Springs Climbing Center
4642 Northpark DrGreat place to burn off some energy and have fun at the same time.
If it is baseball season this is lots of excitement and fun
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Weidner Field, Home of the Switchbacks FC
6303 Barnes RdIf it is baseball season this is lots of excitement and fun
This is much more than a park. There is a lake here that you can rent paddle boats at to allow for full enjoyment of this centrally located park. Lots and lots of room to run and enjoy. The City has made this park a fun place to enjoy.
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Parque del Monumento
200 N Park StThis is much more than a park. There is a lake here that you can rent paddle boats at to allow for full enjoyment of this centrally located park. Lots and lots of room to run and enjoy. The City has made this park a fun place to enjoy.
https://circarealestategroup.com/great-sledding-hills-in-colorado-springs/
This is a link to local sledding and tubing areas. The Blue Bird Cottage offers tubes for your use and a pump to fill them with. Summit county offers many ski resorts that will also provide areas to tube . Have fun.
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Monarch Dog Sled Rides
County Road 231https://circarealestategroup.com/great-sledding-hills-in-colorado-springs/
This is a link to local sledding and tubing areas. The Blue Bird Cottage offers tubes for your use and a pump to fill them with. Summit county offers many ski resorts that will also provide areas to tube . Have fun.
Downtown at 329 N Tejón St. , Colorado Springs
Downtown is very walkable with much to see. Ice cream experience is so fun.
Make this ice cream shop part of your downtown Colorado Springs adventure. A kids favorite too.
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Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StMake this ice cream shop part of your downtown Colorado Springs adventure. A kids favorite too.