Colorado House Guidebook 2024
Adventure Out: The Area's Best Places to Go
Garden of the God's is one of the prides of Colorado Springs and its residents. You can drive or walk/hike for free through the park, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The views and history about the Garden are unique, wild, and one-of-a-kind. The Visitor Center is open (as of July 2020) and also has lots of great activities, information, maps, a well-priced and very cool gift shop, and more. Don't miss this!
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdGarden of the God's is one of the prides of Colorado Springs and its residents. You can drive or walk/hike for free through the park, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The views and history about the Garden are unique, wild, and one-of-a-kind. The Visitor Center is open (as of July 2020) and also has lots of great activities, information, maps, a well-priced and very cool gift shop, and more. Don't miss this!
Only 5 minutes from Colorado House, Palmer Park is an awesome place to hike, bike, picnic, or zen out! It hosts a variety of hiking trail skill levels - from easy walks.for families with small children, to adventurers ready to dig into a challenging (and worth it!) CO hike. Beautiful and diverse scenery, great photo ops! One of this host's go-to places for sure!
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Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdOnly 5 minutes from Colorado House, Palmer Park is an awesome place to hike, bike, picnic, or zen out! It hosts a variety of hiking trail skill levels - from easy walks.for families with small children, to adventurers ready to dig into a challenging (and worth it!) CO hike. Beautiful and diverse scenery, great photo ops! One of this host's go-to places for sure!
For only $5, you can drive up the ultra-scenic Pikes Peak Highway to the top of our very own "14-er" (14,115 feet in elevation). The summit of Pikes Peak is absolutely a place like no other (and also a great photo op!). Note: Be mindful of the forecast before heading up; our Colorado weather comes in fast and hard on the peak! And don't forget to wear/take an extra layer or two...it is a bit cooler than the 6,035 ft. elevation in the Springs!
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Pikes Peak - La Montagna dell'America
5089 Pikes Peak HwyFor only $5, you can drive up the ultra-scenic Pikes Peak Highway to the top of our very own "14-er" (14,115 feet in elevation). The summit of Pikes Peak is absolutely a place like no other (and also a great photo op!). Note: Be mindful of the forecast before heading up; our Colorado weather comes in fast and hard on the peak! And don't forget to wear/take an extra layer or two...it is a bit cooler than the 6,035 ft. elevation in the Springs!
This hidden"gem" (pun intended!) is located in Cascade, just off Highway 24 on the side of Pikes Peak (just before the Pikes Peak Highway turnoff). Located in a 100+ yr. old building with its own fascinating history, this laid back, exceptionally priced and staffed hole in the wall is home to an extraordinary selection of gems, rocks, jewelry, and more (and their prices are out of this world!!!). Their staff are down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and full of great vibes. Bonus: it's a close and beautiful, scenic drive up the mountain to get there - absolutely worth it and a must-do! Ask your host for additional discount info 😉!
Pike's Peak Rock Shop
4495 Fountain AveThis hidden"gem" (pun intended!) is located in Cascade, just off Highway 24 on the side of Pikes Peak (just before the Pikes Peak Highway turnoff). Located in a 100+ yr. old building with its own fascinating history, this laid back, exceptionally priced and staffed hole in the wall is home to an extraordinary selection of gems, rocks, jewelry, and more (and their prices are out of this world!!!). Their staff are down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and full of great vibes. Bonus: it's a close and beautiful, scenic drive up the mountain to get there - absolutely worth it and a must-do! Ask your host for additional discount info 😉!
Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveCastello di Bishop
12705 CO-165Zoo di Cheyenne Mountain
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdBear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek RdCripple Creek
Cripple Creek e Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
520 E Carr AveCastello di Glen Eyrie
3820 N 30th StParco Montano della Caverna dei Venti
100 Cave of the Winds RdInsediamenti rupestri di Manitou
10 Cliff RdThe Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdAwesome, free activity outside in downtown Colorado Springs - perfect outing for the kids!
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Uncle Wilber Fountain
North Tejon StreetAwesome, free activity outside in downtown Colorado Springs - perfect outing for the kids!
Super fun wintertime activity for the family or couples! Located on the side of Pikes Peak!
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North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwySuper fun wintertime activity for the family or couples! Located on the side of Pikes Peak!
Divide
Ponte e Parco di Royal Gorge
4218 Co Rd 3ARoyal Gorge Route Railroad station
South 3rd StreetCentro Lupi e Fauna Selvatica del Colorado
4729 Twin Rocks RdLots of cool local culture and great shopping!
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Vecchia Città del Colorado
Lots of cool local culture and great shopping!
Museo dei Pionieri di Colorado Springs
215 S Tejon StSantuario dei Dinosauri
201 S Fairview StGreen Mountain Falls
Antero Reservoir
Centro di allenamento olimpico e paralimpico degli Stati Uniti
1 Olympic PlazaProRodeo Hall of Fame
103 Pro Rodeo DrPatty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola StCityROCK
21 N Nevada AveThis Local's Favorite "Local" Eateries & Bars
These are some of my favorite *nearby* eateries and digs - all within a short walk/bike ride or very short car ride from Colorado House!
🥐🍮☕ The incredible aromas of this bakery's impressive variety of homemade-daily, traditional, out-of-this world baked delights fill the parking lot...in a literal and sensory way! Get there as early as you can, because although they have an astounding variety of traditional, delicious, fresh-baked goods, they sell out nearly every day!
📍Only a 5-7 min. walk👣 or 2 min. car ride🚗 from Colorado House! Just look for the bright blue Boonzaaijer's sign!
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Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery
610 E Fillmore St🥐🍮☕ The incredible aromas of this bakery's impressive variety of homemade-daily, traditional, out-of-this world baked delights fill the parking lot...in a literal and sensory way! Get there as early as you can, because although they have an astounding variety of traditional, delicious, fresh-baked goods, they sell out nearly every day!
📍Only a 5-7 min. walk👣 or 2 min. car ride🚗 from Colorado House! Just look for the bright blue Boonzaaijer's sign!
Great local spot with a killer Eggs Benedict (and many other very tasty breakfasts and entrees). Awarded 'Best Breakfast and Brunch' by The Gazette in 2019! The "O.P." also has a select adult beverage menu alongside their tasty breakfasts and delicious sandwiches/salads- they do make a good Bloody Mary! This Mom-n-Pop restaurant is well-worth a try.
📍LOCATION: Just up the street and around the corner! Approximately a 6-8 min. walk👣/easy bike ride🚴♀️/2 min. car ride🚗 from Colorado House!
👉Note: There are not a ton of seating options for large parties (8-10+), but it's great for individuals, couples, and families (lots of booth seating).
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Omelette Parlor
900 E Fillmore StGreat local spot with a killer Eggs Benedict (and many other very tasty breakfasts and entrees). Awarded 'Best Breakfast and Brunch' by The Gazette in 2019! The "O.P." also has a select adult beverage menu alongside their tasty breakfasts and delicious sandwiches/salads- they do make a good Bloody Mary! This Mom-n-Pop restaurant is well-worth a try.
📍LOCATION: Just up the street and around the corner! Approximately a 6-8 min. walk👣/easy bike ride🚴♀️/2 min. car ride🚗 from Colorado House!
👉Note: There are not a ton of seating options for large parties (8-10+), but it's great for individuals, couples, and families (lots of booth seating).
O'Furry's is just up the street next to/on the other side of the Omelette Parlor. Definitely the nearby hole-in-the-wall bar, but with friendly service, some quiet corner booths and plenty of high rise cocktail tables and TV's for sports fans. Although the food service can be a bit slow, the bar food here is usually worth the wait (the fried Shrooms are yum!). The bar crowd has always been mellow and laid-back when I've been in with friends or family.
📍LOCATION: Just up the street and around the corner; only a 7-8 min. walk👣/quick bike ride 🚴♀️ from Colorado House!
O'Furry's
900 E Fillmore StO'Furry's is just up the street next to/on the other side of the Omelette Parlor. Definitely the nearby hole-in-the-wall bar, but with friendly service, some quiet corner booths and plenty of high rise cocktail tables and TV's for sports fans. Although the food service can be a bit slow, the bar food here is usually worth the wait (the fried Shrooms are yum!). The bar crowd has always been mellow and laid-back when I've been in with friends or family.
📍LOCATION: Just up the street and around the corner; only a 7-8 min. walk👣/quick bike ride 🚴♀️ from Colorado House!
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◆ STIR is the local favorite for many of us in this neighborhood. Beyond the great vibes and energy, their unique and thoughtful food and drink menus (👌coffee and yummy crafted cocktails!) cater to just about everyone - they offer vegan, vegetarian, and "everything-etarian" menu options (all delicious). Plus, the "away-from-downtown scene" is a big perk to many of us STIR-lovers. The service is friendly and absolutely some of the best around. This place and its staff are neighborly, hip and memorable - as is the coffee, food, and cocktails!
📍LOCATED: in the nearby Bon Shopping Center, only 3 min. by car 🚗 and an easy (and quite lovely!) 10 min. bike ride 🚴♀️ or 20 min. walk👣 from Colorado House - weather permitting, of course. 😉
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STIR Coffee & Cocktails
2330 N Wahsatch Ave☕🍴🍸🍳🥗
◆ STIR is the local favorite for many of us in this neighborhood. Beyond the great vibes and energy, their unique and thoughtful food and drink menus (👌coffee and yummy crafted cocktails!) cater to just about everyone - they offer vegan, vegetarian, and "everything-etarian" menu options (all delicious). Plus, the "away-from-downtown scene" is a big perk to many of us STIR-lovers. The service is friendly and absolutely some of the best around. This place and its staff are neighborly, hip and memorable - as is the coffee, food, and cocktails!
📍LOCATED: in the nearby Bon Shopping Center, only 3 min. by car 🚗 and an easy (and quite lovely!) 10 min. bike ride 🚴♀️ or 20 min. walk👣 from Colorado House - weather permitting, of course. 😉
Rocky Mountain Brewery
625 Paonia St