Guidebook for Colorado Springs

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Guidebook for Colorado Springs

Food Scene

This place has been around since 1954. Amazing ice cream and you can get burgers and fries here too. It's also within walking distance of the house.
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BJ's Velvet Freez
1511 N Union Blvd
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This place has been around since 1954. Amazing ice cream and you can get burgers and fries here too. It's also within walking distance of the house.
This is a local hole-in-the wall pizza joint that has been around since 1974. With New York themed decor and a great lunch special, this place makes a great stop during your visit. It is also within walking distance from the house.
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Leon Gessi New York Pizza
1806 Palmer Park Blvd
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This is a local hole-in-the wall pizza joint that has been around since 1974. With New York themed decor and a great lunch special, this place makes a great stop during your visit. It is also within walking distance from the house.
You can find this place in Old Colorado City. There is a story behind the name that ties into the area's history. You'll find great comfort food here as well as drinks, trivia, and karaoke.
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Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado Ave
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You can find this place in Old Colorado City. There is a story behind the name that ties into the area's history. You'll find great comfort food here as well as drinks, trivia, and karaoke.
This is a fantastic Italian restaurant located in Old Colorado City that was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
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Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado Ave
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This is a fantastic Italian restaurant located in Old Colorado City that was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
The Broadmoor is a hotel and resort that has been a big part of Colorado Springs since the early 1900s. We recommend it because of its local influence and because they serve great brunch!
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The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave
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The Broadmoor is a hotel and resort that has been a big part of Colorado Springs since the early 1900s. We recommend it because of its local influence and because they serve great brunch!
Really fun shop that plays retro music and sells all sorts of candy, ice cream, and fudge. They have a good sugar free selection too.
The Candy Bar
124 N Tejon St
Really fun shop that plays retro music and sells all sorts of candy, ice cream, and fudge. They have a good sugar free selection too.

Parks & Nature

This is the closest hiking trail to the house. There is a dog park here and some fun trails to climb.
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Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo Rd
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This is the closest hiking trail to the house. There is a dog park here and some fun trails to climb.
This trail is a short drive from the house and has a great view of the city. You can hike four miles around the rock or go straight up for the views.
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Parque Pulpit Rock
1005 Garlock Ln
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This trail is a short drive from the house and has a great view of the city. You can hike four miles around the rock or go straight up for the views.
This is the iconic mountain in Colorado Springs. If you are new to the high altitude, we don't recommend hiking the trail, but luckily they have the Cog Mountain Railway to take you to the top instead!
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Pikes Peak Summit House
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This is the iconic mountain in Colorado Springs. If you are new to the high altitude, we don't recommend hiking the trail, but luckily they have the Cog Mountain Railway to take you to the top instead!
Great hiking trail that features waterfalls along the way.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
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Great hiking trail that features waterfalls along the way.

Shopping

This is a local hole-in-the wall shop that is actually a bookstore, gift shop, toy store, cafe, wine bar and restaurant all in one. It's one of a kind and owned by a husband and wife that have been very involved in the community. It's been around for almost 40 years and a must-see.
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Poor Richard's Bookstore
320 N Tejon St
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This is a local hole-in-the wall shop that is actually a bookstore, gift shop, toy store, cafe, wine bar and restaurant all in one. It's one of a kind and owned by a husband and wife that have been very involved in the community. It's been around for almost 40 years and a must-see.
Great local record store, right in the downtown area.
Independent Records & Video
195 E Platte Ave
Great local record store, right in the downtown area.

Sightseeing

These are really unique rock formations that you can drive up to and hike around. The trails are easy and fairly short; great for visitors. (The high altitude can make strenuous hiking difficult for some.) They also have a great visitor center with some exhibits on the history of the area.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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These are really unique rock formations that you can drive up to and hike around. The trails are easy and fairly short; great for visitors. (The high altitude can make strenuous hiking difficult for some.) They also have a great visitor center with some exhibits on the history of the area.

Essentials

This Walmart is within walking distance of the house. Being a Neighboorhood Market means that it only sells groceries and pharmacy items. This is really convenient if you plan on making use of the kitchen!
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
1725 N Union Blvd
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This Walmart is within walking distance of the house. Being a Neighboorhood Market means that it only sells groceries and pharmacy items. This is really convenient if you plan on making use of the kitchen!

Entertainment & Activities

Fun local zoo, where you can feed the giraffes!
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Zoo de Cheyenne Mountain
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
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Fun local zoo, where you can feed the giraffes!

Arts & Culture

A great museum if you want to learn more about the history of the area. Located right in the downtown area and admission is free.
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Museo de los Pioneros de Colorado Springs
215 S Tejon St
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A great museum if you want to learn more about the history of the area. Located right in the downtown area and admission is free.
This is a really cool hidden gem. After being refused by the art world for wanting to commercialize his work, this artist opened his own shop which showcases a miniature city from back in the day. For $5 admission ($3 for kids), you get popcorn, a scavenger hunt and can explore the town as long as you like. It's really intricate and full of surprises including optical illusions and talking projections. We highly recommend checking it out!
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Magic Town
2418 W Colorado Ave
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This is a really cool hidden gem. After being refused by the art world for wanting to commercialize his work, this artist opened his own shop which showcases a miniature city from back in the day. For $5 admission ($3 for kids), you get popcorn, a scavenger hunt and can explore the town as long as you like. It's really intricate and full of surprises including optical illusions and talking projections. We highly recommend checking it out!