TAKE A TASTING TOUR

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MINERAL SPRING WATER Taste downtown Manitou Springs’ eight naturally-effervescent, cold water drinking springs. For centuries, indigenous Americans passing through the Pikes Peak Region stopped in the valley of the “Medicine” springs to drink and bathe in the water and pay homage to the healing spirits of the mineral springs. The town of Manitou Springs was founded in the early 1870s as a resort for travelers from the east seeking the relief of the healing waters and the dry mountain air. Now there are eight naturally carbonated mineral springs throughout the Manitou Springs Historic District. All bubble up from the karst aquifer deep under the town, where the water is permeated with natural carbonation as it is forced to the surface.

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MINERAL SPRING WATER Taste downtown Manitou Springs’ eight naturally-effervescent, cold water drinking springs. Minerals from the surrounding rock dissolve into the water for distinctive benefits.

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The cool, refreshing water is available and easily accessible for drinking from unique, artistic fonts. Springs are tested regularly to ensure purity. Each spring has a slightly different taste.

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the mineral springs. Get sipping cups and maps at the Manitou Springs Visitors Center at 354 Manitou Ave.

A map with the location of all eight mineral springs can be found on pg. 42-43.