VISIT
Manitou Springs COLORADO
2017 VISITORS GUIDE
DISCOVER HISTORY
EXPLORE
THE
PAST
AT THE
MANITOU CLIFF DWELLINGS
DISCOVER, TOUCH AND EXPLORE THE FASCINATING ARCHITECTURE OF THE ANCIENT ANASAZI. Overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs, browse through two museums featuring cultural displays. Be sure to include Manitou Cliff Dwellings during your visit to the Pikes Peak Region. The magic and mystery of the Native American culture is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
OPEN
7
DAYS A WEEK
(weather permitting)
MAY - AUG
9-6 9-5 9-4 10-4
MAR, APR, SEPT, OCT
NOVEMBER DEC - FEB
check web for hours & pricing
FOR EVENTS AND MORE
CLIFFDWELLINGS.ORG
WHERE? COUPONS
5
MILES WEST OF
COLORADO SPRINGS
OFF HWY 24
(800) 354.9971 CLIFFDWELLINGS.ORG
LOCATED AT
CLIFF DWELLINGS RD /MANITOUCLIFFDWELLINGS
INFO MAP
GET CLOSE The America’s Best Value Inn Villa Motel is one of the closest places to stay near Historic Manitou Springs and is dedicated to giving you the best value for every moment and dollar you spend while visiting.
Walk to shops
Guest Laundry
Locally owned
FREE
Continental breakfast
Wi-Fi Internet
VillaMotel.com 719-685-5492 481 Manitou Ave . Manitou Springs
Pool Hot Tub
Walk to restaurants
TABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY
ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE
STAY
RECHARGE IN COMFORT
SPRINGS
ARTESIAN AQUIFERS
HEAL
HOLISTIC TREATMENTS
MAPS
NAVIGATE YOUR WAY
ARTS
EXPRESSIVE ART FORMS
SHOP
UNCOMMON TREASURES
DINE
DELECTABLE RESTAURANTS
WEDDINGS
HEARTFELT HITCHING
EVENTS
DISTINCTIVE OCCASIONS
SERVICES
ABUNDANT RESOURCES
HISTORY
HISTORICAL RECORDS
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
5 25 41 43 45
Emergency - 911 Chamber - (719) 685-5089 City Hall - (719) 685-5481 Fire Dept - (719) 685-1444 Library - (719) 685-5206 Park Rental - (719) 685-2601 Police Non-Urgent - (719) 390-5555 Pool - (719) 685-9735 School Dist 14 - (719) 685-2024 GUIDE DESIGN by Brittany Tafoya Photographs & Images Courtesy of Robert Macdonald, Pikes Peak Bulletin, Rhonda Van-Pelt, Jack Elder, Floyd O’Neil, Dave Wolverton, Brenda Biondo, New Concept Photography, SunWater Spa, Pikes Peak America’s Mountain and © 2017 Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development.
WHERE IS MANITOU SPRINGS?
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Finding us is simple! From I-25: take exit 141 and head west (toward the mountains) on Highway 24/Cimarron Street. Travel 4 miles and exit at Manitou Springs!
SQUARE MILES: Manitou Springs............................... 3.3 Colorado Springs ....................... 194.54 Denver ..................................... 2,126.80 Colorado ........................... 103,641,890
POPULATION
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Manitou Springs .......................... 5,245 Colorado Springs ................... 439,886 El Paso County ........................ 655,044 State of Colorado ................ 5,356,000
WEATHER INFO (Avg High/Avg Low)
81 87
January...........42/14 February.........45/18 March..............52/24 April.................59/31 May..................68/41 June..................79/50
July................84/55 August...........82/54 September.....74/45 October..........63/34 November.....50/23 December.....42/16
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WE’RE HERE TO HELP DISTANCE (in miles)
Downtown Colorado Spgs 6 Woodland Park 15 Canon City 60 Cripple Creek 45 Denver Airport 76 Colorado Springs Airport 15
ELEVATION (in feet) Pikes Peak 14,115 Manitou Spgs 6,500 Colo Spgs 6,035 Denver 5,280
Stop by our Visitors’ Center in Manitou Springs, where our friendly volunteers provide information about the area. Open daily Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays 9:00am - 4:00pm.
INFORMATION Local: (719) 685-5089 Toll Free: (800) 642-2567 Fax: (719) 685-0355 Email: manitou@pikes-peak.com Web: www.manitousprings.org
NATURAL BIGHORN SHEEP MEMORABLE
beautiful WORLD’S HIGHEST
EXC IT ING wildflowers BREATHTAKING marmots
PIKES PEAK
ALPINE
CALL TODAY FOR RESERVATIONS (719) 685-5401 • CogRailway.com
adventure BEGINS HERE
ACADEMY RIDING STABLES 4 El Paso Blvd Colorado Springs, 80904
295 S. 21st Street Colorado Springs, 80904
719-633-5667 • 888-700-0410
719-471-2984
www.arsriding.com
www.anglerscovey.com
One and two hour horseback rides through Garden of the Gods Park. Trail riders must be 8 years old. Pony rides are available for ages 7 and under. All individuals must weigh less than 200 pounds. Reservations required.
ADVENTURES OUT WEST PIKES PEAK ZIPLINES 1335 Manitou Avenue 800-755-0935 www.ADVOUTWEST.com Run, jump, or crawl off the edge of a cliff. Then let your spirit soar (upside down if you want) on our natural terrain zipline course.
AIR FORCE ACADEMY VISITORS CENTER Off Interstate 25, exit 156 719-333-2025 www.usafa.af.mil Open daily from 9am - 5pm. Closed January 1st, Thanksgiving, December 24th, 25th & 31st.
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ANGLER’S COVEY
Angler’s Covey has served fly fishing enthusiasts for over 30 years. We carry all the top brands and offer classes and guide trips for all levels.
ARAMARK Pikes Peak Summit House 719-473-0208 www.visitpikespeak.com Glen Cove & Crystal Reservoir. Enjoy the drive on the Pikes Peak Highway. Gift shops, refreshments, and spectacular views along the way.
BLUE MOON HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS 719-291-2409 www.manitoulegends.com Owner Stephanie Waters literally wrote the book on Haunted Manitou Springs. She offers spooky walking tours and paranormal events throughout Colorado. See us on Facebook.
PLAY THE BROADMOOR SEVEN FALLS 6 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, 80906 888-474-7991 www.sevenfalls.com Enjoy a majestic series of waterfalls in the 1,400-foot-wall box canyon known as “The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado,” as well as lunch or dinner at Restaurant 1858.
CAVE OF THE WINDS 6 Miles West of I-25 on Hwy 24 719-685-5444 www.caveofthewinds.com Adventure Inside and Out! Cave tours, thrilling outdoor activities, spectacular scenery. Great fun for the whole family! PURCHASE tickets online to save with code MSGL17.
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CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road Colorado Springs, 80906 719-633-9925
4729 Twin Rocks Road Divide, 80814
www.cmzoo.org
719-687-9742
Hand-feed giraffes and interact with animals closer than you ever have before. Visit 365 days a year for aerial views and exquisite habitats.
CITYROCK CLIMBING CENTER 21 N. Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, 80903 719-634-9099 www.climbcityrock.com Experience unique fun and fitness at our vibrant downtown CO Springs location. New and experienced climbers will get stronger in our family-friendly environment.
COLORADO JEEP TOURS 2315 E. Main Street Canon City, 81212 719-275-6339 www.coloradojeeptours.com Adventure Starts Here! Combine off-road, scenic, and interpretive jeep tours with rafting, horseback riding, wine tasting, or zip lining. Experience the best of Colorado right here.
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COLORADO WOLF AND WILDLIFE CENTER
www.wolfeducation.org Dedicated to educating the public about wolves, fox & coyote. Call for reservations. Wolf photo sessions also available. Tuesday through Sunday all year.
COLORADO XPLORER 719-505-5141 www.colorado-xplorer.com Guided small-group adventure tours, numerous outdoor activities, majestic scenery & Rocky Mountain culture. Travel in the custom 4x4 X-Trekker. Multi/ single day tours, custom designed tours, and special occasion tours available. Book your Colorado Adventure today!
C O S RODEO 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road Colorado Springs, 80905 719-578-0935 www.COSRODEO.com Western Wednesdays at the COS Rodeo. Chuck wagon dinner, rodeo events, campfires, s’mores & concert.
WESTERN WEDNESDAYS AT NORRIS-PENROSE EVENT CENTER
PLAY CRIPPLE CREEK & VICTOR NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD 520 E. Carr Street Cripple Creek, 80813 719-689-2640 www.cripplecreekrailroad.com An exciting journey & scenic adventure into yesteryear. Travel backward in time to the lusty pioneer days of railroading during its greatest era.
DINOSAUR RESOURCE CENTER 201 S. Fairview Street Woodland Park, 80863 719-686-1820 www.rmdrc.com An awe-inspiring display of dinosaurs, prehistoric marine reptiles, flying reptiles, & fish of North America’s Cretaceous world can be found at the Dinosaur Resource Center.
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FLYING W RANCH FOUNDATION 719-598-4000 • 800-232FLYW www.flyingw.com We are dedicated to stabilization, mitigation, and rehabilitation of the Waldo Canyon burn area to protect the community from flooding. To volunteer, visit: www.FlyingWRanchFoundation.org/Volunteer
GARDEN OF THE GODS 10 MILE RUN & 10K 719-473-2625 www.gardentenmile.com Registration opens March 11, 2017 for the 42nd running of the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run on June 11, 2017.
GARDEN OF THE GODS TRADING POST 324 Beckers Lane 719-685-9045 • 800-874-4515 www.gardenofthegodstradingpost.com Established in 1900, the Garden of the Gods Trading Post is the largest gift shop and art gallery in Colorado. Come see a bit of history, nestled at the edge of Garden of the Gods Park.
GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR & NATURE CENTER 1805 N. 30th Street Colorado Springs, 80904 719-634-6666 www.gardenofgods.com FREE Attraction! Experience the brand NEW, interactive exhibits showcasing the geology, wildlife and history of the park. Journey through space & time with our exciting movie. Award winning gift shop, cafe, rock climbing, jeep and segway tours. Free park maps.
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GHOST TOWN MUSEUM 400 S. 21st Street Colorado Springs, 80904 719-634-0696 www.ghosttownmuseum.com Journey back 100 years at this 1800’s old west town. Explore thousands of artifacts building by building. Fun for the entire family. Shopping, seasonal gold panning.
GRAY LINE TOURS OF COLORADO 2375 Janitell Road Colorado Springs, 80906 719-633-1181 • 800-345-8197 www.grayline.com The Local Experts. Daily sightseeing tours of the region including Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge, Rafting, Air Force Academy, Will Rogers Shrine, & Garden of the Gods.
THE GREATEST ESCAPE GAMES 801 S. Tejon Street Colorado Springs, 80903 719-623-3559 www.thegreatestescapegames.com Only one hour to escape! Solve the clues, puzzles, games and teasers. Tons of fun for the whole family! Book online for $3 discount. Use code MSCCESCAPE.
HISTORIC OLD COLORADO CITY 2.5 Miles West of I-25 2324 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904 719-577-4112 www.shopoldcoloradocity.com Visit the birthplace of Colorado! Locally owned boutiques, art galleries and fine restaurants. Explore gift shops, lodging and more. Shop, Dine, Discover.
HORSEBACK & JEEP COMBO ADVENTURES OUT WEST 1680 S. 21st Street Colorado Springs, 80904
Call for Info
800-755-0935
www.manitou-springs-adventures.com
www.ADVOUTWEST.com Jeep & Horseback combo tour. See the Rockies on an Alpine horseback adventure. 1 hour horseback ride with historical 4x4 Tour. An original Colorado Adventure.
IRON SPRINGS CHÂTEAU DINNER THEATER
303-204-4950 Open year ‘round, our jeep excursions travel to Pikes Peak, Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center, Quartz Mines, Cripple Creek and more!
MANITOU SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT MUSEUM 9 Capitol Hill Avenue
444 Ruxton Avenue
719-685-1011
719-685-5104
www.miramontcastle.org
www.ironspringschateau.com Very reasonable 3 course meal and show or show only prices. Child, senior/military and group rates available. Reservations recommended.
MANITOU CLIFF DWELLINGS & MUSEUM Located West on Highway 24
Inside Miramont Castle, antique and vintage fire memorabilia from the Pikes Peak Region, including the oldest piece of registered fire apparatus in the state of Colorado. Active Firefighter/Military free with ID.
MANITOU SPRINGS HERITAGE CENTER
719-685-5242 • 800-354-9971
517 Manitou Avenue
www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com
719-685-1454
Anasazi Cliff Dwellings (1100-1300 A.D.) Prehistoric ruins, museums, artifacts, gift shop. Open year round, weather permitting. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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MANITOU SPRINGS ADVENTURES HIGH COUNTRY EXCURSIONS
www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org Free admission. Open daily mid-February through mid-December 11:30am - 4:30pm. Local history museum features exhibits, photos & artifacts, events. Unique museum store.
PLAY MAY NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM & GOLDEN EAGLE CAMPGROUND 710 Rock Creek Canyon Road Colorado Springs, 80926 719-576-0450 www.coloradospringsbugmuseum.com www.campingincoloradosprings.com 7,000 giant tropical insects & related creatures, gift shop. 200+ large campsites. Free WiFi, FH pull-thrus, tent sites, laundromat, all facilities, fishing lakes, campfires, mountain hiking trails.
MIRAMONT CASTLE MUSEUM 9 Capitol Hill Avenue 719-685-1011 • 888-685-1011 www.miramontcastle.org A 34 room National Historic Landmark. Self guided tour through Victorian museum featuring nine styles of architecture. Active Military/Firefighter free with ID. Call for hours & prices.
Fill Your Mind with Space!
PATTY JEWETT GOLF COURSE 900 E. Espanola Street Colorado Springs, 80907 Pro-Shop 719-385-6934 Starter 719-385-6950 Restaurant 719-385-6944
PIKES PEAK - AMERICA’S MOUNTAIN
Interactive, Educational Fun for All Ages!
5069 Pikes Peak Highway Cascade, 80809 719-385-PEAK www.pikespeakcolorado.com Highway 24 west to Cascade. Drive to the summit via the Pikes Peak Highway. Open year round, weather permitting. Call for hours & fees.
www.Discover Space.org • 719.576.8000 4425 Arrowswest Drive • Colorado Springs, Colorado • 80907
$1 Off Admission
One coupon per person. Expires December 31, 2017 • Code: MSVG Cannot be combined with other offers.
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PIKES PEAK ASCENT & MARATHON 719-473-2625 www.PikesPeakMarathon.org Registration opens March 11, 2017 for the 62nd running of the Pikes Peak Ascent & Marathon on August 19/20, 2017, respectively.
PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY 515 Ruxton Avenue 719-685-5401 www.cograilway.com Open since 1891. Unique train trip to 14,115 ft. See the wildlife, waterfalls, and panoramic views from the Great Plains to the Continental Divide that inspired “America the Beautiful.” Now open year round.
RAIL AND JEEP COMBO ADVENTURES OUT WEST 1680 S. 21st Street Colorado Springs, 80904 800-755-0935 www.ADVOUTWEST.com Jeep and Cog Rail Combo. You can’t Bust Pikes Peak unless you’ve seen it all. Tour includes Cog Railway, Pikes Peak Highway and all fees.
ROCKHOUND ATV RENTALS 8825 W. Highway 24 Cascade, 80809 719-684-2408 www.rockhoundrentals.com Guided tours, single and double rider ATVs. Full day & 24 hour. Trail maps, helmets, goggles, tank of gas and instructions included in price. Sales and service.
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ROCK LEDGE RANCH HISTORIC SITE 3105 Gateway Road Colorado Springs, 80904 719-578-6777 www.rockledgeranch.com A non-profit living history farm and museum that depicts life in the Pikes Peak Region from 1775 - 1907.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOOD TOURS 800-656-0713 www.rockymountainfoodtours.com We invite you to indulge your cravings and let us lead the way - a culinary adventure in Manitou Springs or Colorado Springs awaits!
ROYAL GORGE BIKE TOURS 1420 Royal Gorge Blvd Canon City, 81212 719-275-0884 www.royalgorgebiketours.com Two Amazing Adventures, One Location! Scenic, all downhill mountain bike tours & rafting the Royal Gorge. We have trips for everyone. Family owned and locally operated.
ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE & PARK 4218 County Road 3A Canon City, 81212 719-275-7507 • 888-333-5597 www.royalgorgebridge.com The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is a one-of-a-kind, endless adventure! Marvel at awe-inspiring panoramic views of pure Colorado scenery from one of the world’s highest suspension bridges. Open 365 days a year.
Art by Laura Reilly
Our neighborhood
WELCOMES YOU Where history, shopping, dining & art come alive Old Colorado City historic shopping district features locally owned boutiques and specialty shops. Our neighborhood boasts the largest number of art galleries in Colorado Springs. Enjoy outdoor cafes or gourmet restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine. The perfect destination for all ages.
Shop. Dine. Discover. VisitOldColoradoCity.com
3 miles east of Manitou Springs and 2 miles west of downtown 2324 West Colorado Avenue
SBR MOTORSPORTS PARK 21430 Spencer Road Calhan, 80808 719-492-2635 www.sbrmotorsportspark.com Fastest go-kart rentals in the area, on half mile asphalt road course. Our facility can accommodate group events, birthday parties, corporate events or friends out for an afternoon of fun.
ROYAL GORGE ROUTE RAILROAD Santa Fe Depot 330 Royal Gorge Blvd Canon City, 81212
4425 Arrowswest Drive Colorado Springs, 80907
719-276-4000
719-576-8000 • 800-691-4000
www.royalgorgeroute.com
www.DiscoverSpace.org
Ride Colorado’s first and finest streamliner where guests embark upon a scenic and culinary journey deep within the granite cliffs of the famed Royal Gorge.
RUXTON’S TRADING POST
We’ve brought space down to Earth for all to enjoy! Discover the wonders of space today. Ideal for all ages and groups.
VALLEY HI GOLF COURSE
22 Ruxton Avenue
610 S. Chelton Road Colorado Springs, 80910
719-685-9024 • 719-337-1919
Pro-Shop 719-385-6967
www.ruxtons.com
Starter 719-385-6917
Cowboy & Indian antiques, furs and cowhide rugs, leather goods, oil and gas memorabilia. 400 cowboy hats, TV & movie memorabilia: John Wayne, Roy Rogers, Clint Eastwood & more.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP/ NORTH POLE North Pole, Colorado Cascade, 80809 719-684-9432 www.northpolecolorado.com Christmas-themed Family Amusement Park with rides, shows, gift shops & Santa himself!
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SPACE FOUNDATION DISCOVERY CENTER
Restaurant 719-385-6918
VISIT PIKES PEAK & MORE 800-525-2250 www.pikes-peak.com The region’s best attractions with discount tickets, free maps and more at pikes-peak.com.
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EXPLORing OUTDOORS
LOCATION
TRAIL LENGTH
DIFFICULTY
Barr Trail
25.2 miles round-trip
Difficult
Bear Creek Regional Park & Nature Center
7 miles
Easy-Moderate
Catamount
4 miles round-trip
Moderate
Garden of the Gods
Various trails
Easy-Moderate
Intemann Trail
4.5 miles one-way
Easy-Moderate
Rainbow Gulch
1.4 miles to water
Easy
Rampart Reservoir
12 miles
Easy-Moderate
Red Rocks Trail
6 miles
Moderate
The Crags & Horsethief Park Trails
10 miles
Easy-Moderate
The Manitou Incline
1 mile straight up
Difficult
Columbine Trail
8 miles round-trip
Difficult
Mount Cutler Trail
4 miles round-trip
Easy-Moderate
St Mary’s Falls
1.74 miles
Easy-Moderate
NORTH CHEYENNE CANYON TRAILS
AVOID HIGH ALTITUDE SICKNESS Symptoms of altitude sickness include headache, nausea, unusual fatigue, and shortness of breath. Altitude sickness can be significantly reduced by following these guidelines:
Stay below 7,000 feet the first day.
When sightseeing, work your way up to higher altitudes.
Avoid strenuous exercise the first day.
Give your body time to adjust.
Drink more water, limit caffeine and reduce alcohol intake. Your body will dehydrate more quickly at higher altitudes
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PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS FIELDS COMMUNITY PARK Features tennis courts and a skateboard park. Located on Beckers Lane, across from the Manitou Springs School District 14 baseball field.
SCHRYVER PARK Provides a shady oasis with an indoor pool, a small pond in which children can catch fish, and a picnic area.
COLORADO DIVISION SODA SPRINGS PARK Features a playground, picnic area, and a large pavilion that hosts concerts throughout the summer season.
MANSIONS PARK Features a large pavilion. Landscaped with flower gardens, walkways, and benches that surround a three tiered fountain. Located behind City Hall.
MEMORIAL PARK Sculptures dot the park, along with plenty of shady trees, benches and picnic tables. The Manizoo Sandbox is located here with a children’s playground.
OF WILDLIFE 303-297-1192 www.wildlife.state.co.us
SO MUCH TO SEE SO LITTLE TIME
SEVEN MINUTE GAZEBO This beautiful structure is surrounded by colorful gardens. Outside of this gazebo is Seven Minute Spring, whose water is used by many locals. Located near Memorial Park.
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THRIlling WHITEWATER
THE ADVENTURE COMPANY
LOST PADDLE RAFTING
12847 US Highway 24/285 Buena Vista, 81211
1420 Royal Gorge Blvd Canon City, 81212
719-395-6494 • 800-497-RAFT
719-275-0884 • 866-766-7238
www.TheAdventureCompany.com
www.lostpaddlerafting.com
Colorado’s Premier Rafting Outfitter since 1987. Beginner to expert raft trips that include unique, top quality features. On site, riverside lodging and multi-activity packages available.
ECHO CANYON RIVER EXPEDITIONS 45000 US Highway 50 W. Canon City, 81212 719-275-3154 • 800-591-3246 www.raftecho.com Family and Adventure Whitewater rafting just 1 hour from Manitou Springs! Half day, full day, and packages. Restaurant and campground. Call for a free Rafting magazine.
Two Amazing Adventures, One Location! Royal Gorge rafting & bike tours. We have trips for everyone. Family owned & locally operated.
RAFT MASTERS 2315 E. Main Street Canon City, 81212 719-275-6645 www.raftmasters.com More than 25 years experience providing quality outings for all group sizes. Bases near Denver and Colorado Springs provide easy access for trips from either location. Free wet-suit, boot & splash jacket rentals.
PLAY RIVER RUNNERS AT BROWNS CANYON 24070 County Road 301 Buena Vista, 81211 719-395-2466 • 800-723-8987 www.whitewater.net Raft Browns Canyon National Monument right from River Runners and enjoy lunch at the Riverside Bar & Grill - just 2 hours west of Manitou Springs.
RIVER RUNNERS AT THE ROYAL GORGE 44641 US Highway 50 Canon City, 81212 719-275-2291 • 800-723-8987 www.whitewater.net The best whitewater rafting in Colorado is just one hour southwest of Manitou Springs. Raft the Royal Gorge or Bighorn Sheep Canyon on the Arkansas River.
RIVER RUNNERS AT SALIDA 240 North F Street Salida, 81201 719-395-2466 • 800-723-8987 www.whitewater.net Raft, kayak, and SUP board the Arkansas River in Salida. Daily tours depart May through September. Kayak, SUP and tube rentals available at low water.
RIVER RUNNERS AT SOUTH MAIN 801 Front Loop Unit 1-A Buena Vista, 81211 719-395-2466 • 800-723-8987 www.whitewater.net River Runners at South Main is on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado. Beginner and advanced rafting trips depart daily April through September.
RATINGS OF THE RAPIDS What level is right for me? Class I: Flat to Mild. No significant waves. No obstacles. Little current. Class II: Easy. Rapids with regular waves, clear passages and wide passable channels. Class III: Moderate. Frequent waves, narrow channels, maneuvering to avoid obstacles required. Class IV: Challenging. Defined channels with many obstacles to be avoided. Precise maneuvering of the raft is required, Class V: Very difficult. Long violent rapids, unavoidable features such as large waves or holes, rocks, or other features. Long sustained stretches of whitewater.
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REcharge IN COMFORT
HOTELS & MOTELS AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN VILLA MOTEL 481 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5492 • 888-315-BEST www.villamotel.com Newly renovated, exceptionally clean & affordable. Within walking distance to downtown. Seasonal pool, year round hot tub, continental breakfast & high speed Internet. Micro/fridges, in-room hot tubs, kitchenettes & more!
BUFFALO LODGE BICYCLE RESORT 2 El Paso Blvd Colorado Springs, 80904 719-634-2851 www.bicycleresort.com Stay at our historic boutique motor lodge and enjoy bicycle friendly themed rooms, events, art and weekly rides - all just minutes from Garden of the Gods!
HELPFUL TIP: Many lodging properties have more than one level. If you have restrictions on climbing stairs, it is best to discuss this when booking your stay so that your host can try to accommodate your needs.
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THE CLIFF HOUSE AT PIKES PEAK 306 Canon Avenue 719-685-3000 • 888-212-7000 www.thecliffhouse.com Travel & Leisure Magazine’s “Top 100 Hotels of the World” AAA Affordable rates by phone or online. Romance lives at the Cliff House.
COMFORT INN OF MANITOU SPRINGS 45 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5455 www.manitoucomfortinn.com Close to attractions. Indoor pool, spa, suites w/balconies, elevator, meeting room, full hot breakfast, secure high speed Internet, free email access. Fitness room.
DAYS INN MANITOU 120 Manitou Avenue 719-685-1312 www.daysinn.com/hotel/17759 Newest hotel in town. Indoor pool/hot tub, in-room hot tubs, meeting room, free extended continental breakfast, picnic area, views of Pikes Peak, free WiFi and fitness center.
STAY DILLON MOTEL 134 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5225 www.dillonmotel.com Cabin units for 2-4 people. 3 new large luxury rooms with 2 queen beds, microwave, refrigerator, AC, cable TV, free WiFi. Major credit cards accepted.
EAGLE MOTEL 423 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5467 • 800-872-2285 www.eaglemotel.com Exceptionally well kept. AC, in-room coffee, microwaves, refrigerators, satellite TV, free WiFi, outdoor hot tub, continental breakfast. Call for brochure and prices.
KEITHLEY PINES 719-330-2488 www.airbnb.com/rooms/1399509 www.airbnb.com/rooms/5862890 Private, secluded true log homes on wooded acreage. 1 mile from downtown and 15 minutes from all major attractions. Sleeps up to 3 or 5.
MAGNUSON HOTEL MANITOU SPRINGS 311 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5991 • 800-938-5991 www.magnusonhotels.com/ magnuson-hotel-manitou-springs Indoor pool & hot tub, continental breakfast, free high speed Internet, guest laundry. Conveniently located near attractions, restaurants & shopping. We offer value, comfort, and quality.
56 EL PASO BLVD. MANITOU SPRINGS, CO 80829
(7 19) 685-2248
An Unexpected Pleasure Newly Remodeled Nightly & Full Size Kitchen Units Toll Free: 1+877-879-6702
www.redwingmotel.com email: info@redwingmotel.com
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OUTLOOK LODGE 6975 Howard Street Green Mountain Falls, 80819
56 El Paso Blvd
855-463-2557
www.redwingmotel.com
www.outlookgmf.com The Outlook Lodge is a handsome retreat tucked away in picturesque Green Mountain Falls and surrounded by Colorado wilderness. The Outlook Lodge is an intimate, all seasons getaway.
PARK ROW LODGE 54 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5216 AAA, 19 units + 2 cabins. All new rooms, free continental breakfast, WiFi, guest laundry, kitchens & balconies available. Picnic area, pet friendly, and fireplaces. Next to Fountain Creek.
PIKES PEAK INN 626 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5616 www.pikespeakinn.com Heart of Manitou Springs. Walk to shops, restaurants & parks. King or queen-sized beds. Patio or Jacuzzi/fireplace suites, continental breakfast, cable TV, outdoor gazebo. Free parking & WiFi for motel guests.
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RED WING MOTEL 719-685-2248 Boutique lodging, newly renovated, clean, quiet, comfortable non-smoking facility. We are located off the main road with unobstructed views of Pikes Peak, friendly service, flat screen TVs and free WiFi.
ROCKY TOP MOTEL & CAMPGROUND 10090 W. Highway 24 Green Mountain Falls, 80819 719-684-9044 • 866-900-9044 www.rockytopco.com Dramatic mountain views in a country setting with city convenience. Exceptionally clean motel rooms/kitchenettes. Reasonable rates, rec room, playground, laundry, meeting area, WiFi, dog friendly. Close to Manitou Springs & attractions.
SILVER SADDLE MOTEL 215 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5611 www.silversaddleinn.com Within walking distance from dining, shopping & family friendly adventure. In-room coffee makers and convenient front door parking. Seasonal outdoor pool and continental breakfast.
STAY TIMBER LODGE 3627 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904 719-636-3941 • 800-448-6762 www.timberlodgecabins.com 24 units on 3 acres with creek, 14 with kitchens. Pool open summer only. $75-$175. Open May to end of September.
CABIN & VACATION RENTALS 1892 VICTORIA’S KEEP 202 Ruxton Avenue 719-685-5354 www.victoriaskeep.com/vacation-rental.htm
Vacation rentals, hillside cottage or private apartment. Queen beds, fireplaces, A/C, Internet, jacuzzi tubs for 2, walking distance to shops & dining. Free parking.
1899 VICTORIAN RETREAT 113 Deer Path 719-685-5958 www.vrbo.com/177017 Beautifully decorated home with 4 beds and 3 baths. Sleeps up to 9. Private and quiet. Easy walk to downtown Manitou Springs!
AGATE HILL INN & COTTAGES 103 Cave Avenue 719-685-0685 www.agatehill.com 1883 Historic Victorian inn with private garden cottages. King size Select Comfort beds, kitchenettes, private bathrooms. Walking distance to art galleries, restaurants in downtown historic district. Hot tub.
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AT THE SPRINGS 341 Ruxton Avenue
9 Beckers Lane
719-332-8218
719-232-3395
www.vacationrentals.com/listing/p7017286 Ideal lodging in 1890’s luxury. Quiet. AC, queen bed. Jacuzzi for 2, remote control gas fireplace & cable TV. 3 blocks to town, 2 blocks to the Cog. Free WiFi. V/MC. On free shuttle route.
AUTHENTIC B&B INNS & COTTAGES OF PIKES PEAK www.colorado-bed-breakfast.com Offering cabins, cottages, vacation rentals and B&B lodging in the Pikes Peak Region. Mountain and urban locations convenient to area activities. Perfect for couples and families.
CASCADE ESCAPES Cascade, 80809 719-684-9442 • text 719-210-1008 www.cascadeescapes.com Relax and unwind in our vacation homes nestled in the secluded foothills of Pikes Peak. Properties have equipped kitchens, fireplaces, hot tubs, and outdoor dining. Sleeps 6-8.
CITY NIGHTS URBAN RENTALS 8 S. 25th Street Colorado Springs, 80904 719-694-9044 www.citynights-occ.com Stay in one of our upscale vacation rentals in the heart of Historic Old Colorado City. One and two bedroom units. Steps from shops and dining.
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CREEKSIDE CABIN
www.vrbo.com/589341 www.creeksidecabin-colorado.com Private creekside cabin on secluded 1/4 acre parcel near Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods in historic Manitou Springs. Pets welcome. Seasonal Rates. Sleeps 2-4.
EAGLE FIRE LODGE & CABINS 777 E. Highway 24 Woodland Park, 80863 719-687-5700 www.eaglefirelodge.com Located 18 beautiful miles west of Colorado Springs. Featuring luxury suites, two bedroom suites, cabins, single & double rooms. Most with fireplace & kitchen.
STAY IN THE HEART OF OLD COLORADO CITY [SAGITTARIUS PICTURED]
Walk to shops, restaurants and attractions. Beautiful views of Pikes Peak from the deck of the SAGITTARIUS. The LEO is just steps away from a wine bar & cafe. The LIBRA offers a quiet sanctuary to relax in an urban setting. CITYNIGHTS-OCC.COM PETS WELCOME [SAGITTARIUS PICTURED]
Rustic cabin just steps from historic downtown Manitou Springs. Full ammenities, large deck over looking Fountain Creek. CREEKSIDE CABIN MANITOU SPRINGS, CO
CREEKSIDECABIN-COLORADO.COM PETS WELCOME
STAY IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MANITOU SPRINGS [CREEKSIDE CABIN PICTURED]
EL COLORADO LODGE 23 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5485 • 800-782-2246 www.el-colorado-lodge.com Adobe cabins at the foot of Pikes Peak. Rustic Southwestern flavor. Seasonal heated pool, fireplaces, beamed ceilings. Basketball & volleyball court, BBQ, shuffleboard, playground, picnic area. Open year round.
GREEN WILLOW MOTEL COTTAGES 328 Manitou Avenue
8855 W. Highway 24 Cascade, 80809 719-684-9907 www.loneduckcamp.com Our cabins sleep 4 with double bed & bunks. Electricity & lights. Bring your own bedding. Bathrooms & showers in main building. In mountain community.
MANITOU VACATION HOMES
719-685-1645
109 Pawnee Avenue
www.greenwillowmotel.com
719-339-1876
15 quaint cottages, picturesque setting, family units w/kitchens, playground, picnic/ BBQ grills by stream. Direct TV, reasonable rates. Free AM hot drinks. Free WiFi. Reunions & groups. Family owned and operated since 1953.
HOMESTEAD HAVEN 213 Pawnee Avenue Mail: 610 Southside Road 719-685-1690 www.homesteadhaven.com A 1 bedroom fully furnished house with kitchen, washer & dryer, porch & rockers, grill, picnic table, private drive, DVD, satellite TV & WiFi. 30 day minimum.
KEITHLEY PINES 719-330-2488 www.airbnb.com/rooms/1399509 www.airbnb.com/rooms/5862890 Private, secluded true log homes on wooded acreage. 1 mile from downtown and 15 minutes from all major attractions. Sleeps up to 3 or 5.
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LONE DUCK FAMILY CAMPGROUND & CABINS
Enjoy the comforts of home during your vacation or family reunion. Choose from a downtown loft, private villa, restored Victorian, and more!
MARIPOSA CABINS 719-352-1612 www.mariposacabin.com Two cabins that offer a great escape to the spectacular foothills of Pikes Peak. $69-$125/night.
RAINBOW LODGE AND INN 3709 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904 719-632-4551 • 800-934-1102 www.rainbowlodge-inn.com Cabins, family & kitchenette units, executive suites. WiFi, free local calls, AC, cable TV. BBQ pit, picnic area, laundry. Seasonal heated pool. Continental breakfast. Pets with deposit.
STAY
Book through: www.airbnb.com/rooms/1399509 and 5862890 or call: 719-330-2488 Manitou Springs
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE & CABINS 4680 Hagerman Avenue Cascade, 80809
235 Mesa Avenue
719-684-2521
www.vrbo.com/133513
www.rockymountainlodge.com 2 bedroom cabin & 1 bedroom cottage at Pikes Peak w/mountain views. Kitchens, fireplaces, hot tub, WiFi. Romance & Area Attraction packages available.
STAUFFER IN THE PINES 9305 Maveta Road Chipita Park, 80809 719-684-9630 www.staufferpines.com Two classic log cabins in the mountains near Pikes Peak. Open May - September. Fully furnished, great views, fireplaces, grills, microwaves, and TV’s. 3-day minimum. No smoking, pets or credit cards.
TIMBER LODGE 3627 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904 719-636-3941 • 800-448-6762 www.timberlodgecabins.com 24 units on 3 acres with creek. 14 with kitchens. Pool open summer only. $75-$175. Open May to end of September.
TOWN-N-COUNTRY COTTAGES 123 Crystal Park Road 719-685-5427 • 800-366-3509 www.townncountryc.com 10 cabins nestled on 3 acres in a quiet, shady, grassy area. Small mountain stream, BBQ grills, laundry, kitchens, seasonal fireplaces, playground & pavilion, WiFi, seasonal pool.
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WALTON’S MOUNTAIN LODGE & COTTAGE 719-499-0572 Mountain home on large acreage, just above Manitou. Secluded, yet brisk walk to town. Great for families and large groups. Cottage is ideal for couples. See cottage at www.vrbo.com/145725
BED & BREAKFASTS ADOBE INN AT CASCADE 4675 Hagerman Avenue Cascade, 80809 719-684-2194 www.adobeinnatcascade.com Experience a peaceful Southwestern style of hospitality in a historic adobe inn nestled in the pines at the base of Pikes Peak. Perfect for vacations & romantic getaways.
AGATE HILL INN 103 Cave Avenue 719-685-0685 www.agatehill.com 1883 historic Victorian Inn with private garden cottages. King size Select Comfort beds, kitchenettes, private bathrooms. Walking distance to art galleries, restaurants in downtown historic district. Hot tub.
HELPFUL TIP: Although Manitou Springs has recreational marijuana facilities, not all lodging properties are 420 friendly. If you smoke in a room that is non-smoking, you can be charged a fine. If a property does not allow smoking, that includes both marijuana and cigarettes.
STAY AVENUE HOTEL BED & BREAKFAST 711 Manitou Avenue 719-685-1277 • 800-294-1277 www.avenuehotelbandb.com Award-winning B&B offers turn-of-thecentury architecture & mountain views. Includes scrumptious full breakfast. Front porch overlooking gardens. Walk to shops, restaurants & galleries. Hot tub, free movies, free WiFi.
BED & BREAKFAST OF THE PIKES PEAK AREA PO Box 342 Manitou Springs, 80829 719-685-1120 www.pikespeakareabnbs.com Choose from over 12 Bed and Breakfasts in the Pikes Peak area. Quaint Inns, exquisite Victorians, cozy lodges & stately manors - each a unique experience!
Heated Pool r Kitchens r Mountain Stream High-Speed Internet r Party Pavilion Fireplaces Laundry Playground Gameroom r Hot Tub
1-800-366-3509 r 719-685-5427 www.townncountryc.com
123 Crystal Park Road r Manitou Springs, CO 80829
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BLUE SKIES INN B&B 402 Manitou Avenue 719-685-3899 • 800-398-7949 www.blueskiesinn.com AAA 3 diamond wooded streamside estate. Creative artists-painted interiors, spacious suites with large private baths, whirlpools, fireplaces, A/C, WiFi, TV/DVD, hot tub. Waterfall and gardens. Weddings, family reunions.
CHIPITA LODGE B&B 9090 Chipita Park Road Chipita Park, 80809 719-684-8454 www.chipitalodge.com A historic log & stone lodge conveniently nestled in the shadow of Pikes Peak. Outdoor hot tub. Cabins also available. Email: chipitalodge@aol.com
HOLDEN HOUSE 1902 VICTORIAN B&B INN 1102 W. Pikes Peak Avenue Colorado Spring, 80904 719-471-3980 • 888-565-3980 www.HoldenHouse.com AAA Award-winning B&B voted “BEST” for honeymoon or anniversary. Tubs for 2, fireplaces, private baths, full breakfast, color/cable TV, WiFi, business center, afternoon wine social. Disabled Access.
OLD TOWN GUESTHOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 115 S. 26th Street Colorado Springs, 80904 719-632-9194 • 888-375-4210 www.oldtown-guesthouse.com Voted “Best B&B” In Colorado Springs from 2007-2016. Private outdoor hot tubs, WiFi, elevator, afternoon beverages & snacks, with gourmet breakfast. Upscale amenities with tailored hospitality in Historic Old Town.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE & CABINS 4680 Hagerman Avenue Cascade, 80809 719-684-2521 www.rockymountainlodge.com Rustic B&B lodge w/mountain views of Pikes Peak. 4 rooms, private baths, fireplaces, hot tub, WiFi, 3 course breakfast. Romance & Attraction Packages. HELPFUL TIP: Manitou Springs is a small area and parking can be quite difficult at times. It is best to let the property owner know if you will have more than 1 car parked at a facility so they can plan ahead.
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CAMPGROUNDS ECHO CANYON CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK 45044 US Highway 50 W. Canon City, 81212 719-275-3154 • 866-341-7875 www.echocanyoncampground.com Just minutes from the famous Royal Gorge Bridge with mountain views! RV, cabin and tent sites. Located just 1 hour from Manitou Springs, near Canon City.
GARDEN OF THE GODS RV RESORT 3704 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904 719-475-9450 www.rvcoutdoors.com Urban camping, centrally located to Pikes Peak regional attractions. RV sites w/full hook-ups, bunkhouses & suites. Introducing Tumbleweed Tiny Houses & Escape Cottages.
GOLDFIELD RV PARK & CAMPGROUND 411 S. 26th Street Colorado Springs, 80904 719-471-0495 • 888-471-0495 www.goldfieldrvpark.com WiFi & cable TV, sleeping cabins. 5 minutes west of I-25 on US 24 at 26th Street. Central to area attractions. Great facilities. Discount rates. Tent sites. 2 miles from Manitou Springs.
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LONE DUCK FAMILY CAMPGROUND & CABINS 8855 W. Highway 24 Cascade, 80809 719-684-9907 www.loneduckcamp.com RV, grassy tent sites, fire pits, pool, fishing, playground, pancake breakfast, arcade, laundry, WiFi, showers, restrooms. 2 miles west of Pikes Peak Highway. Open Mid-May through end of September.
PIKES PEAK RV PARK 320 Manitou Avenue 719-685-9459 www.pprvpk.com Beautiful park setting. Creekside & shade trees. Exceptionally clean. Bathrooms, showers & laundry. Walking distance to downtown Manitou. Pet Friendly.
HELPFUL TIP: Many Lodging properties allow Pets. Please understand that not all rooms are pet friendly. “Pet-friendly” properties designate select rooms for pets so the lodging property can accommodate those guests who have pet allergies.
ROCKY TOP MOTEL & CAMPGROUND 10090 W. Highway 24 Green Mountain Falls, 80819 719-684-9044 • 866-900-9044 www.rockytopco.com Mountain views in country setting with city convenience. Large RV & tent sites, clean restrooms/showers. Open year round. Great rates. Rec room, playground, laundry, meeting area. WiFi, pet friendly. Close to Manitou Springs and attractions.
HELPFUL TIP: When traveling with a large motor-coach, pop-up camper or trailer, call first to make sure parking will be available. During our summer months, hotels can get full rather quickly and most of the time can only accommodate 1 party with this request if at all.
• RV Sites, Resort Cottages, Bunkhouses and Suites • Stunning views of Pikes Peak • Centrally located for outdoor adventure and close to dozens of other attractions
3704 W Colorado Avenue • Colorado Springs • 866.994.0543 • www.rvcoutdoors.com
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STAY Hotels & Motels
Cabin & Vacation Rental
Bed & Breakfast
MANITOU SPRINGS LOCATION Property
Phone
Breakfast
1892 Victoria’s Keep
719.685.5354
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1899 Victorian Retreat
719.685.5958
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Agate Hill Inn & Cottages
719.685.0685
America’s Best Value Inn Villa Motel
719.685.5492
At the Springs
719.332.8218
Avenue Hotel Bed & Breakfast
Pool
Hot Tub
Pets
Stove Units
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YES
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Continental
Outdoor
Outdoor
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719.685.1277
Hot Break
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Outdoor
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Bed & Breakfast of the Pikes Peak Area
719.685.1120
Hot Break
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Outdoor
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Blue Skies Inn
719.685-3899
Hot Break
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Outdoor
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YES
The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
719.685.3000
Hot Break
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Comfort Inn of Manitou Springs
719.685-5455
Hot Break
Indoor
Indoor
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Creekside Cabin
719.232.3395
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Days Inn Manitou
719.685.1312
Hot Break
Indoor
Indoor
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Dillon Motel
719.685-5225
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Outdoor
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Eagle Motel
719.685.5467
Continental
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Outdoor
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El Colorado Lodge
719.685.5485
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Outdoor
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Dogs
YES
Green Willow Motel Cottages
719.685.1645
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Homestead Haven
719.685.1690
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Keithley Pines
719.330.2488
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Dogs
YES
Magnuson Hotel Manitou Springs
719.685.5991
Continental
Indoor
Indoor
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Manitou Vacation Homes
719.339.1876
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YES
Park Row Lodge
719.685.5216
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Dogs
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Pikes Peak Inn
719.685.5616
Continental
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Red Wing Motel
719.685.2248
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YES
Silver Saddle Motel
719.685.5611
Continental
Outdoor
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YES
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Town-N-Country Cottages
719.685.5427
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Outdoor
Outdoor
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YES
Walton’s Mountain Lodge
719.499.0572
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Hotels & Motels
Cabin & Vacation Rental
Bed & Breakfast
COLORADO SPRINGS LOCATION Property
Breakfast
Pool
Hot Tub
Pets
Stove Units
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719.634.2851
Continental
Outdoor
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YES
City Nights
719.694.9044
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Holden House 1902
719.471.3980
Continental/ Hot Break
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719.632.9194
Hot Break
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Rainbow Lodge
719.632.4551
Continental
Outdoor
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Timber Lodge
719.636.3941
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Authentic B&B Inns &
Phone Call for Info
Cottages Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
Victorian B&B Inn Old Town Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast
Hotels & Motels
Cabin & Vacation Rental
Bed & Breakfast
MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES Property
Phone
Breakfast
Pool
Hot Tub
Pets
Stove Units
Adobe Inn at Cascade
719.684.2194
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Cascade Escapes
719.684.9442
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Chipita Lodge B&B
719.684.8454
Hot Break
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Outdoor
YES
Eagle Fire Lodge &
719.687.5700
Continental
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Outdoor
YES
YES
Lone Duck Cabins
719.684.9907
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Outdoor
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Mariposa Cabin
719.352.1612
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Outdoor
YES
YES
Outlook Lodge
855.463.2557
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Rocky Mountain Lodge
719.684.2521
Call for Info
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Rocky Top Motel
719.684.9044
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YES
YES
Stauffer in the Pines
719.684.9630
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STAY Campgrounds
CAMPGROUNDS IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION Property
Phone
Sites
Pool
Pets
WiFi
Showers
Echo Canyon Camp-
719.275.3154
RVs/Tents
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YES
YES
YES
719.475.9450
RVs/Tiny Homes/Bunkhouse/Tents/
Outdoor
YES
YES
YES
719.471.0495
Tents/Cabin/ RVs
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YES
719.684.9907
Cabin/RVs/ Tents
Outdoor
YES
YES
YES
ground & RV Park Garden of the Gods RV Resort Goldfield RV Park & Campground Lone Duck Family Campground Pikes Peak RV Park
719.685.9459
RVs
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Call
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Rocky Top
719.684.9044
Tents/RVs
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YES
Campground
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ARTESIAN AQUIFERS
Manitou Springs has 8 naturally carbonated mineral drinking fountains throughout the Historic District. Unlike most other mineralized springs, these waters are cool and pleasant to drink. Each of these artistic fountains has a slightly different taste, depending on its mineral content. With today’s popularity of spa waters, smoothies, and energy shakes, one forgets that those Victorian health-seekers of a hundred years ago already knew the value of mixing Manitou mineral water with fruit juices. The resulting delicious drink filled with trace minerals and vitamins was a tonic that rejuvenated tired bodies. The fruit flavors also masked the taste of minerals, which frequently kept people from enjoying this healthy beverage. What they didn’t know then, but we do know now, is that water is important to our overall health, and that mineral water is especially good for replacing lost electrolytes.
SPRING WATER FRUIT INFUSIONS Lemony Shoshone Spring Water
1/2 cucumber, 1 fresh lemon, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 handful fresh mint, 1 handful fresh thyme. Wash and thinly slice cucumber and lemon. Place in empty pitcher. Fill pitcher with Shoshone spring water. Add rosemary, mint and thyme. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
7 Minute Spring Water with Iced Melon Balls
1 cantaloupe, 1 regular honeydew melon, 1 white honeydew melon, 1/4 watermelon. Using a melon baller, make balls from all melons. Place melon balls on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper and freeze. Store in freezer safe containers. When ready to serve mix frozen melons in pitcher. Fill with 7 minute spring water. 41
SPRINGS
MANITOU SPRINGS MINERAL WATERS Centuries ago, the great tribes of the plains and mountain Indians paid homage to the healing and spiritual powers of the mineral springs. They believed the medicinal waters were a gift from the Great Spirit Manitou. Long valued by health seekers, Manitou Springs’ natural spring waters contain a variety of minerals including the carbonic acid which created the first carbonated drink.
TWIN SPRING
CHEYENNE SPRING
IRON SPRING
Originally two drilled springs now merged into one flow. It is sought for its sweet taste, calcium and potassium content.
A natural, sweet soda spring from limestone aquifers a mile deep believed to be over 20,000 years old.
A drilled spring prescribed by early physicians for iron deficiencies. It was on the daily walk for 1800’s health seekers.
SEVEN MINUTE SPRING Drilled to enhance the park of a large hotel at the site in 1909. Carbonation caused it to erupt at 7 minute intervals. It was re-drilled in the 1990’s and the surrounding park was developed.
NAVAJO SPRING Located beneath the present popcorn and candy store, with its spigot on the back wall of the building. A natural soda spring, it attracted the Indians and settlers, which led to the establishment of Manitou Springs. The Manitou water was famous across the nation.
STRATTON SPRING Drilled by the Stratton Foundation as a service to the town where the popular pedestrian and traffic routes follow earlier Native American Trails.
SHOSHONE SPRING A natural spring with some sulfur. It was highly recommended by physicians for its curative uses before modern medicines were developed.
WHEELER SPRING Donated to the city by the family of Jerome Wheeler, of the New York Macy’s, who resided in Manitou Springs and was involved in banking, mining and railroads locally and in Aspen. His home, Windemere, was located at the site of the present day post office.
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HOLISTIC
TREATMENTS
BRAZEN BEE BEAUTY
MANITOU METAPHYSICAL
1107 Manitou Avenue, Suite 6
1031 Manitou Avenue
512-800-1603
719-439-1343
www.brazenbeebeauty.com
www.manitoumetaphysical.com
Local Potions made by Local Witches! Brazen hand makes completely natural formulas for health, beauty and skin issues from acne to eczema. Personal consultations welcome.
MANITOU HAIR EMPORIUM 65 Beckers Lane 719-685-9606 www.manitouhairemporium.com A full service salon & day spa offering hair services, manicures, pedicures, massage and skin care. Weddings and special occasions as well. Come relax and enjoy.
MANITOU HAIR EMPORIUM ARTEMIS SKINCARE
Manitou Metaphysical brings to the community intuitive guidance & healing. Various metaphysical goods.
MANITOU YOGA Various Locations 719-985-0335 Community-based Yoga Practice. Our slogan is “Creating Community through Yoga.” There is no set cost for classes, but teachers do accept donations, making yoga more accessible to all. Call for information.
SUNWATER SPA & SUNMOUNTAIN CENTER 514 El Paso Blvd 866-SUNWATER
65 Beckers Lane
www.sunwaterspa.com
719-685-9606
www.sunmountaincolorado.com
www.manitouhairemporium.com Full service skincare, custom facials, chemical peels, body scrubs & waxing. Affordable custom blended skincare products.
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The world-class ‘Sun Sisters’ offer the opportunity to relax, replenish, and renew through mind, body and spirit. SunWater Spa features natural mineral-water cedar pool soaking, yoga, massage, and cultural events, while the SunMountain Center is a truly unique retreat destination where the creative and healing arts meet.
UNIQUE MASSAGE, FACIALS & SPA TREATMENTS MOVEMENT, YOGA, & MEDITATION CLASSES • THAI YOGA THERAPY WATSU & VICHY WATER THERAPIES • TRADITIONAL & INFRARED SAUNAS WORKSHOPS, CULTURAL EVENTS & RETREATS • AMAZING COLORADO MOUNTAIN VIEWS
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1-866-SUNWATER 1-719-695-7007 (local)
F O R R E S E R VAT I O N S
514 El Paso Boulevard Manitou Springs, Colorado, USA facebook.com/sunwaterspa
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Expressive ART FORMS
THE BEE SOCIETY PRESS 719-685-4426 • 800-685-6162 www.beesociety.com The Bee Society’s Principal Spokes Bee & author, Georgie Bee (born 1976), offers stories of his life & times via his online Daily Diary & Collection of books & collectibles.
CHEROKEE’S OF MANITOU 351 Manitou Avenue 719-685-3508 www.cherokeesofmanitou.com Locally owned and operated for 20 years. Manitou’s specialty art gallery, jewelry store, and gourmet cheese shop. Cherokee’s specializes in local Colorado art and gourmet food. A truly unique shopping experience.
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COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER 30 W. Dale Street Colorado Springs, 80903 719-634-5581 www.csfineartscenter.org World-class art galleries, Broadway-worthy theatre, family events, and an art school for all ages makes the FAC the top cultural attraction in the Pikes Peak Region.
COMMONWHEEL ARTISTS CO-OP 102 Canon Avenue 719-685-1008 www.commonwheel.com 40+ years offering fine art & contemporary crafts by local artists. Pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, and more. Open daily. Monthly gallery exhibits. Annual Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival.
ARTS CULTURAL OFFICE OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION 121 S. Tejon Street, Suite 111 Colorado Springs, 80903 719-634-2204 www.culturaloffice.org The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) is a non-profit organization that connects residents and visitors with local arts & culture.
DARPINO STUDIO GALLERY 934 Manitou Avenue, Suite 107 719-685-1465 • 719-339-9788 www.darpinostudiogallery.com www.facebook.com/DarpinoStudioGallery A fine art gallery, representing local national recognized artists working in a variety of media. Now offering art appraisals by appointment. The working bronze sculpture studio of Fred Darpino.
GREEN HORSE GALLERY 729 Manitou Avenue 719-685-0636 www.greenhorsegallery.com This artist-owned & operated gallery features an eclectic assortment of work by over 60 local and regional artists including ceramics, jewelry, wall art, photography, paintings, and sculpture.
Green hOrse Gallery 719-685-0636 Open Daily New Works by Over 50 of the Finest Local & Regional Artists
MANITOU ART CENTER 513 & 515 Manitou Avenue 719-685-1861 www.manitouartcenter.org An award winning non-profit art organization, the MAC is open to the public and Includes galleries, studios, makerspace, offices, dance studio, cafe, spa, and more.
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MANITOU SPRINGS ARTS COUNCIL
ROCKEY’S STORYBOOK ART STUDIO
PO Box 61
10 Canon Avenue
Manitou Springs, 80829
719-685-9076
www.ManitouSpringsArtsCouncil.org Manitou Springs Arts Council is a non-profit whose mission is to preserve, promote and pursue collaboration between artists and the arts community in Manitou Springs.
PIAZZA NAVONA ART GALLERY & CAFE 12 Ruxton Avenue 719-685-1077 www.piazzanavonagallery.com An eclectic collection of 23 local artists and a unique cafe along the creek with realistic prices!
PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE 515 Manitou Avenue www.pikespeakmakerspace.org We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region.
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TRACY MILLER GALLERY 16 Ruxton Avenue 719-650-0827 www.tracymillergallery.com The Tracy Miller Gallery represents award winning local, regional and national established emerging mid-career artists, including the work of owner Tracy Miller. Come see what “Art of the New West” is all about!
PHOTOGRAPHY FORREST BOUTIN PHOTOGRAPHY Call for appointment 719-330-7442 www.facebook.com/forrestbphotography Passionate about landscape photography & scenery. Prints, digital, and other styles available. Professional landscape, real estate and portrait photography.
ARTS JACK ELDER INDUSTRIES Call for appointment 719-685-9127 www.jhelder.com Jack Elder offers a wide range of graphic arts and editorial services including original photography and writing, editing, proofreading, publication layout and design.
MANITOU GALLERY OF CUSTOM FRAMING 513 Manitou Avenue 919-208-5737 www.ArtbyDianeMarie.com www.facebook.com/edgecustomframing Custom picture framing & matting w/glass and copper frames. Patina with Manitou Spring water, sculptures, and Garden of the Gods Photography.
We’re your one-stop shop for maps.
Maps • Atlases • Globes • Guide Books USGS • Trail Maps • Compasses •Tools
1045 Garden of the Gods Rd
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Uncommon TREASURES
CHRISTMAS IN MANITOU 726 Manitou Avenue
947 Manitou Avenue
719-685-4290
719-685-9462
We believe in the magic of Christmas all year long. Our store has ornaments of all kinds, from traditional Santas to unconventional nativities. Ornament personalization is our specialty. Come believe with us.
THE COTTON CLUB MANITOU CACTUS
www.facebook.com/theeagledancer Half price Native American arts, crafts & jewelry. Direct reservation trader celebrating over 30 years in Manitou. Navajo, Pueblo and Hopi pottery, kachinas, fetishes, sandpaintings, rugs and more.
FINE LOTIONS 448 El Paso Blvd
1 Ruxton Avenue
719-685-1196
719-685-9234
www.finelotions.com
www.manitoucottonclub.com Our store has clothes, jewelry and gifts from around the world. We also have a greenhouse with cacti and succulents. Open daily 10am-6pm.
D’VINE WINE 934 Manitou Avenue, Suite 108 719-685-1030 www.winerymsprings.com Come experience wine by the taste, by the glass, or by the bottle. Customize your own special wine. Design personalized labels. Discover unique gifts.
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THE EAGLE DANCER
We hand craft natural skin care products that improve skin using high-performance ingredients for a youthful and healthy glow.
FLYING EAGLE 946 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5221 Create your own garment choosing from more than 500 designs. Printed while you watch! Custom designs & family reunion shirts are also available. Biggest t-shirt store in town!
SHOP GARDEN OF THE GODS TRADING POST 324 Beckers Lane 719-685-9045 • 800-874-4515 www.gardenofthegodstradingpost.com Eclectic gallery & gift shop where you’ll find one of the largest collections of art from all over the world. Handmade jewelry, apparel, Colorado art, novelty gifts & more.
GIGI’S - THE ANIMAL LOVERS’ GIFT SHOP 728 Manitou Avenue 719-685-4772 www.gigisshop.com Providing innovative pet products for 25+ years. Come in & see the unbelievable selection of wonderful items we carry for you and your animal companions.
THE GLASS BLOWERS OF MANITOU 8 Canon Avenue 719-685-1555 www.theglassblowers.com Visit the oldest and largest glass blowing store in Colorado. Well known throughout the Rocky Mountain Region for their vast selection of glass hummingbirds. Daily demonstrations from 10am - 2pm.
GOLDMINERS NUTS & CANDY 110 Canon Avenue, Suite B 719-685-5302 www.goldminerscandy.com Proudly serving customers for 20 years! 25 types of licorice, taffy, gummies, nostalgia candy, chocolates & gift items. 50 official Jelly Belly flavors. Homemade fudge, chocolates, & jalapeño peanut brittle. Find us on Facebook at Goldminers Nuts & Candy.
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HOITY TOITY LLC
MAGGIE’S FARM
448 El Paso Blvd
141 Manitou Avenue
719-685-1196
719-685-1655
www.finelotions.com
www.maggiesfarmmarijuana.com
We specialize in the highest quality natural skin care products, formulated only with premium ingredients. Come check out the new storefront in Manitou Springs at 448 El Paso Blvd!
Maggie’s Farm is the most awarded cannabis company in Southern Colorado. We offer the highest quality recreational and medical marijuana or marijuana products available.
LANE MITCHELL JEWELERS IN MANITOU SPRINGS
MANITOU OUTPOST
737 Manitou Avenue 719-685-2441 www.LaneMitchellJewelers.com Offering a truly unique Manitou Springs experience in restored vintage, retro, modern, and antique fine gold and silver jewelry and watches.
MACVAN MAP COMPANY 1045 B. Garden of the Gods Road Colorado Springs, 80907 719-633-5757 www.macvanmaps.com. We’re your one-stop shop for maps, atlases, globes, guide books, USGS, trail maps, compasses and tools. Cartography services. Like us on Facebook.
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807 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5026 Largest gift and gallery boutique on the main boulevard in Manitou Springs, across from the Town Clock. Come shop & see a part of history at the Manitou Outpost.
MOUNTAIN HIGH GALLERY & GIFTS 11 Arcade 719-685-5396 Unique gifts, home decor, apparel, collectibles, contemporary Native American jewelry and pottery, delicious ice cream and homemade fudge.
SHOP MOUNTAIN HIGH SPORTSWEAR
MOUNTAINS WEST
956 Manitou Avenue
732 Manitou Avenue
719-645-9861
719-685-9006
Quality apparel, gifts for the entire family, delicious ice cream and homemade fudge. Great deals on vacation souvenirs and keepsakes.
Create your own garment using hundreds of designs & styles. Choose from dozens of pre-printed shirts & accessories. Your local “Life is Good” neighborhood store. Open every day! Summer Hours 9am - 9pm.
haven’ts, “If you P atsy’ been to en to Manitou!” t be Homemade Ice Cream you haven’ 930 Manitou Avenue
719 685-0250 (Candy Shop) 719 685-9437 (Concession)
Gourmet Popcorns Funnel Cakes Salt Water Taffy Nathan’s Beef Hot Dogs Shakes, Malts & Icee’s
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MUSHROOM MONDAY 937 Manitou Avenue
PATSY’S CHOCOLATES AND GIFT SHOP
719-685-1142
930 Manitou Avenue
www.mushroommonday1.com
719-685-0250
Numerous unique & unusual gifts, collectibles & souvenirs. Offering windchimes, fountains, garden accessories, southwest & western gifts. Many Colorado-made items.
Old fashioned candy store featuring fine chocolates, boxed chocolates, fudge, hot sauces & salsas, unique gift packs, jams & jellies, honey, salt water taffy, gourmet popcorn & more!
OLDE TYME PHOTOGRAPHY
PELINDABA LAVENDER
903 Manitou Avenue
742 Manitou Avenue
719-685-9718
719-685-4000
www.oldetymephotography.com Step back in the past with an Olde Tyme Photo. Serving you since 1979, our high quality photos are developed in our studio & back to you in 30 minutes.
THE OLIVE TAP 906 Manitou Avenue, Suite 103 719-358-9329 www.theolivetap.com Experience the unique flavors of the freshest Extra Virgin Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars. An essential destination for “foodies” & recreational cooks.
OSBURN’S GIFT SHOP 951 Manitou Avenue 719-685-9614 We are the original Colorado dealer of Black Hills Gold. We have natural gold nugget jewelry and a beautiful selection of Indian jewelry and hand-signed pottery.
www.pelindabalavender.com/ manitousprings A unique experience of handcrafted lavender products from personal care to culinary and more. Made with organically certified flowers and essential oils from our farm.
PIKES PEAK CHOCOLATE AND ICE CREAM 805 Manitou Avenue 719-685-9600 www.pikespeakchocolate.com TripAdvisor and Yelp recommended. Serving locally made Josh and John’s Ice Cream, voted best for 30 years. We hand make our chocolates and real fudge in our candy kitchen.
PIRAMIDE BOUTIQUE 2516 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904 719-475-8121 www.piramidenf.com www.facebook.com/piramideboutique Our Old Colorado City Location. Beautiful clothing, jewelry and accessories. Featuring our own Piramide clothing line from Bali and Thailand.
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PIRAMIDE CLOTHING COMPANY
RUXTON’S TRADING POST
735 Manitou Avenue
22 Ruxton Avenue
719-685-5912
719-685-9024 • 719-377-1919
www.piramidenf.com
www.ruxtons.com
www.facebook.com/piramideboutique Beautiful clothing, jewelry and accessories from around the world and the USA. Featuring our own clothing lines from Bali and Thailand. Fair trade. Affordable chic.
Cowboy & Indian antiques, furs and cowhide rugs, leather goods, Oil and gas memorabilia. 400 cowboy hats, TV & Movie memorabilia: John Wayne, Roy Rogers, Clint Eastwood & more.
THE POPPY SEED
SANTA FE SPRINGS
123 Canon Avenue
948 Manitou Avenue
719-685-5200
719-685-0175
www.LoveThePoppySeed.com
www.santafespringsgifts.com
From Big Hippies to Little Hippies... we’ve got you covered. Tie dye, tapestries, music, art & incense. Comfortable Clothes for Cool People.
Indian Jewelry, Minnetonka Moccasins, Colorado Flag T-shirts, Hoodies, Beads, Gifts & Kids T’s. Open 10am - 6pm daily. Two locations, Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY MERCANTILE
SOUTHWEST SILVER CO.
106 Canon Avenue 719-685-1314 Don’t miss the most interesting shopping experience in Manitou Springs. Where the music’s always on, the good vibes are flowing and Colorado Cool prevails.
ROCO CITO COFFEE, LLC 1201 N Orange Street, Suite 700 Wilmington, DE 19801 302-691-9061 www.rococito.com Roco Cito coffee is family owned and operated. Our coffee farm is located in St. Ann with a headquarter in 9 mile Jamaica. Now available at 2 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs.
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952 Manitou Avenue 719-685-9197 www.pprsonline.com Half price rocks, fossils, & sterling silver jewelry. Celebrating over 30 years in Manitou. Your stop for mineral specimens, healing crystals, gifts & decor.
SUMMER LOVE TYE DYES 8 S. 25th Street, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, 80904 719-694-9044 www.SummerLoveTyeDyes.com Local Colorado Native and Master Dye Artist skillfully combines handmade quality items into authentic Tye Dye clothing and accessories. Also features other local artists.
SHOP
SummerLoveTyeDyes.com Located in Old Colorado City at 8 South 25th Street
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THE TAOS MAOS 736 Manitou Avenue 719-685-1299 The finest wind chimes, gongs, metal & balloon spinnies, ladies’ wear, jewelry, home arts, T’s & caps, ducks & toys, 300 gift lines, great prices, dancing women.
THE TEN SPOT 906 Manitou Avenue, Suite 104 719-685-1545 Gifts & accessories, everything is $10.00 or less. Hats, scarves, sunglasses, jewelry and much, much more! It’s shopping with no regrets.
THEO’S TOYS 934 Manitou Avenue, Suite 103 719-247-8126 www.facebook.com/theostoys Nostalgic & unique toys, games and puzzles you won’t find anywhere else. Manitou’s only toy store is located next to the classic Penny Arcade. We keep the fun going for everyone!
TWIN BEARS EMBROIDERY 4 Canon Avenue 719-685-1360 Colorado apparel and souvenirs for the entire family. We specialize in custom orders. Let us create your personalized t-shirt, hat, mug, hoodie & more. Most embroidery & printing done while you wait.
THE VAULT 814 Manitou Avenue Coming in Spring 2017. Explore the historic bank vault and find your treasure. Fine Jewelry, exceptional gifts, and one of a kind art.
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WALMART 707 S. 8th Street Colorado Springs, 80905 719-633-0736 www.walmart.com Open 24 hours. 7 days a week.
THE WHICKERBILL AT MANITOU SPRINGS 906 Manitou Avenue, Suite 102 719-685-1540 www.thewhickerbill.com Featuring unique gift selections, kitchen accessories, drink ware and Japanese folk art pottery in the historic district of Manitou Springs. Gift wrapping, special ordering, shipping and gift certificates available.
THE WINERY AT PIKES PEAK 4455 Fountain Avenue Cascade, CO 80809 719-684-8000 www.thewineryatpikespeak.com Reconnect in the mountains. Enjoy a relaxing, fun and unforgettable experience in our winery, The Winery at Pikes Peak. Wine tasting, party venue (up to 100 people), thoughtfully prepared light cuisine.
THE WINES OF COLORADO 8045 W. Highway 24 Cascade, 80809 719-684-0900 www.winesofcolorado.com Wine sales from 100+ Colorado Wineries. Wine related gifts & accessories. Free wine tastings. Restaurant with creekside dining. At the Pikes Peak Highway turnoff, off Highway 24.
Delectable RESTAURANTS
ADAM’S MOUNTAIN CAFE 26 Manitou Avenue
819 Manitou Avenue
719-685-1430
719-685-EATS (3287)
www.adamsmountain.com
www.borderburgerbar.com
A casual, gourmet restaurant known for its award-winning menu featuring vegetarian, fresh seafood & poultry. Mediterranean, Asian & Southwestern cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Fine Wine, Craft Colorado Beers & Cocktails.
THE AIRPLANE RESTAURANT 1665 N. Newport Road Colorado Springs, 80916 719-570-7656 www.theairplanerestaurant.com Exit 139 off I-25, one block east of Powers, look for the airplane. Experience a Boeing KC-97. Reservations recommended. Kids’ menu, burgers, pastas, salads, fresh fish & steaks. Full Bar.
BALANCED ROCK CAFE 324 Beckers Lane 719-685-9045 • 800-874-4515 While shopping at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post, come sit in our tranquil creekside garden. Enjoy our acclaimed Buffalo Burger or for a lighter fare a Spinach, Chicken or Caesar Salad or handmade wrap.
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BORDER BURGER BAR
Internationally crafted burgers & beer. Locally sourced produce, beef and bakery. Our meat is ground in-house daily with a flavor of international borders.
BRIARHURST MANOR ESTATE 404 Manitou Avenue 719-685-1864 • 877-685-1448 www.briarhurst.com WINNER of Top 50 Most Romantic Restaurants in US! A la carte dining, private parties, weddings, banquets. Steaks, wild game, seafood, poultry, salads, children’s menu & decadent desserts.
CLIFF HOUSE DINING ROOM 306 Canon Avenue 719-785-2415 • 888-212-7000 www.thecliffhouse.com AAA Four Diamonds. “Best of Award of Excellence” Wine Spectator. Dining Room: $18-$26, Veranda: $9-$20, Red Mountain Bar & Grill: $8-$16.
DINE
Freshest Ingredients.
Best Home-Style Mexican Cooking.
Featuring Hand-Crafted Margaritas & Colorado Craft Brews!
Open Tues-Sun
11am-9pm for Lunch & Dinner
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COLORADO CITY CREAMERY 2602 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904
718 Manitou Avenue
719-634-1411
719-685-1325
www.coloradocitycreamery.com
www.heartofjerusalemcafe.com
We provide the finest ice cream product. The founding principle that still remains today is to provide the finest ice cream product we can. We use a specially formulated 14% ice cream mix and we never skimp on our flavorings.
COS RODEO 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road Colorado Springs, 80905 719-578-0935 www.COSRODEO.com Chuckwagon Dinners and a Rodeo. S’mores, Campfires, Concerts & Balloon Glow.
CRYSTAL PARK CANTINA
Honest to goodness original falafel, hummus, shawermah (gyro), shish kabob, homemade ice cream. Voted best Middle Eastern food in 2007-2016 in the Gazette & Independent.
HEAVENLY SQUEEZE 10 Ruxton Avenue 719-685-4388 “Straight from Heaven to Manitou.” We offer fresh-squeezed organic vegetable juices, fruit smoothies and aroma oxygen. Amazingly healthy and nutritiously flavorful.
HELL’S KITCHEN 9 Ruxton Avenue
178 Crystal Park Road
719-685-4355
719-685-5999
www.hellskitchenmanitou.com
www.crystalparkcantina.com Open Tues-Sun 11am - 9pm. Closed Mondays. Fresh creative homestyle Mexican cuisine, Colorado Craft Brews & hand-crafted margaritas. Located on Crystal Park Road in Manitou Springs.
“Straight from Manhattan to Manitou.” We offer pizza by the slice, whole pies & salads. Amazing desserts. Real New York Pizza with a small town feeling!
HISTORIC OLD COLORADO CITY
110 Canon Avenue, Suite A
2.5 Miles West of I-25 2324 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904
719-685-2325
719-577-4112
www.GoodKarmaCoffeeLounge.com
www.shopoldcoloradocity.com
GOOD KARMA CAFE
Welcome to Good Karma Coffee Lounge & Deli! Where people from all walks of life can enjoy great coffee, cocktails, food & company in a relaxed atmosphere.
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HEART OF JERUSALEM CAFE HOUSE OF KABOB
Dine at some of the finest locally owned restaurants in Colorado. Ethnic and American cuisine. Something for every budget and taste.
DINE
The Loop
Mexican Cuisine
Voted “Best Margarita” 965 manitou Avenue 719‐685‐9344 www.theloopatmanitou.com
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JADE DYNASTY CHINESE RESTAURANT
MARGO’S VIENNA STATION
106 Manitou Avenue
3442 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904
719-685-9576
719-630-7453
www.jadedynastychinese.com Dine-in, take-out, delivery. 11am - 9pm every day. Call us for delivery. We will bring it to your room or to your door. Walkable from many hotels.
THE KEG BAR & GRILL 730 Manitou Avenue 719-685-9531 Burgers, buffalo burgers, sandwiches, salads, cheese steaks, seafood, chicken. Dinner menu changes daily. Family owned. Where the locals go. Full bar. Open daily.
THE LOOP 965 Manitou Avenue 719-685-9344 www.theloopatmanitou.com Award winning margaritas & authentic Mexican food. 2 full bars. Open 7 days a week. Major credit cards accepted. Large groups accommodated.
MANITOU BREWING COMPANY 725 Manitou Avenue 719-282-7709 www.manitou-brewing.com Beer brewed on site, 18 taps featuring house and guest beers, dog friendly patio, all day menu includes sandwiches, burgers, small bites, and gluten-free options.
Home of the Chicago Dog, Voted “Best of the Springs” 2007-2016 Gazette. 100% Vienna Beef. Hot wings, phillys, schnitzel, Italian beef sandwiches, Polish sausage, brats, spicy fries & cheesestix.
MARILYN’S PIZZA 964 Manitou Avenue 719-685-1231 Come enjoy our family friendly atmosphere, amazing food, great music and excellent customer service. Our menu has many options including pizza, pasta, homemade pot pies, burgers, salad, appetizers, desserts and more. Now offering multiple GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN options!
MASON JAR 2925 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904 719-632-4820 www.MasonJarColorado.com American Comfort Food served in a Colorado lodge atmosphere. Famous Chicken Fried Steak, Fresh Rainbow Trout, Salads, Soups, Great Burgers, Cocktails. A Family Tradition since 1982.
THE MATE FACTOR A COMMON GROUND CAFE 966 Manitou Avenue 719-685-3235 Wholesome fresh food deli. Home-baked breads, sandwiches, yerba mate drinks recipes from scratch. We serve the Fruit of the Spirit. Open 24/6 Sunday - Friday.
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DINE
AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD
Fresh Rainbow Trout Lunch & Dinner from 11 a.m. Daily 2925 W. Colorado Ave. at 30th St. (719) 632-4820 A Family Tradition since 1982
MasonJarColorado.com
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MO’S DINER & LOUNGE
PJ’S BISTRO
108 Manitou Avenue
915 Manitou Avenue
719-685-5286
719-685-2440 www.pjsbistro.com
Mo’s serves the best Biscuits and Gravy, Breakfast Burritos, and Green Chili in town. We have Homemade Desserts and Milkshakes! We offer a full bar. Summer hours are 6am - 9pm May-Labor Day Weekend. Regular business hours 6am - 2pm 7 days a week.
Back in Manitou Springs! Back with our same menu as before. Delicious perogis, goulash, potato pancakes with European cuisine. Open till 9pm. Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. Creekside dining & fireplace.
MONA LISA FONDUE RESTAURANT
PJ’S STAGECOACH INN
733 Manitou Avenue
702 Manitou Avenue
719-685-0277
719-685-9114
www.monalisafondue.com
www.manitoustagecoach.com
Voted the “Most Romantic Restaurant”, this fondue spot offers a multitude of nooks and crannies to savor a leisurely dinner with friends. Quaint, Memorable, Charming!
PATSY’S OF MANITOU SPRINGS 930 Manitou Avenue 719-685-9437 Famous since 1903 for our gourmet popcorns and salt water taffy. Other items: hamburgers, Nathan’s hot dogs, fries, ice cream, Icees, funnel cakes, smoothies, pretzels & more!
PIZZERIA RUSTICA 2527 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904 719-632-8121 www.PizzeriaRustica.com Classic Neapolitan wood-fired pizzeria/ trattoria. 7 minutes east of Manitou. 4-Star Green Restaurant. Local Farmer & choice imported artisanal ingredients. Huge dog-friendly garden patio. Reservations highly recommended.
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New crew, new chef, new menu! From scratch American Comfort Food. Late night bar menu.
QUEEN’S PARLOUR TEA ROOM 9 Capitol Hill Avenue 719-884-4109 www.miramontcastle.org Summer hours Memorial Day - Labor Day. Open 7 days a week 11am - 3pm. High Tea and light Victorian Tea by advance reservation. Fall/Winter: Wed-Sun 11am 3pm.
RED DOG COFFEE AND CAFE 739 Manitou Avenue 719-313-9080 www.reddogcoffeemanitou.com Trip Advisor and Yelp recommended. Locally roasted coffee, baked goodies, bagels, beer, wine, fun drinks and satisfying home-made food.
DINE
Don’t tell the locals we told you.
Fresh 2527 W Colorado Ave PizzeriaRustica.com Call ahead 719.632.8121
classic dishes - choice local and imported ingredients.
2607 W Colorado Ave TAPAteria.com
Call ahead 719.471.TAPA
Manitou’s little secret
Craft beer brewed on site with 18 taps Dog friendly patio
725 Manitou Ave manitou-brewing.com 282-7709 sp
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RED MOUNTAIN BAR & GRILL 306 Canon Avenue 719-685-3000
2607 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904
www.thecliffhouse.com/red-mountain-
719-471-TAPA (8272)
bar-and-grill All about comfort food and good times. Plush leather sofas, dark wood & marble bar, massive flat screen TVs, stunning 2nd story balcony with romantic fire pit below.
SAVELLI’S PIZZA, PASTA & SUBS 301 Manitou Avenue 719-685-3755 www.savellispizza.com Offering stone-baked or hand tossed pizza with our fresh homemade dough and sauce. Serving beer and wine. Banquet room available with reservation only. Open daily at 11am.
SUBWAY 302 Manitou Avenue 719-685-0644 Open daily at 7am for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Deli style sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, shakes, soft drinks & salads. Only restaurant in Colorado Springs serving gluten free bread.
SWIRL WINE BAR 717 Manitou Avenue 719-685-2294 www.swirlsmybar.com We are a locally and family owned restaurant. We offer an array of carefully selected wine, draft beer and spirits by our sommelies. All is paired w/delicious food made from scratch in our kitchen.
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TAPATERIA
www.TAPAteria.com Authentic Barcelona-style tapas and wine/ cocktail bar 7 minutes east of Manitou. Gluten-free and vegetarian specialties. Local & imported ingredients. Spanish deli. Patio dining. Sustainable and scrumptious.
TOWNHOUSE SPORTS BAR & GRILL 907 Manitou Avenue 719-685-1085 www.townhousesportsgrill.com Your sports connection with 20 TVs. Serving burgers, wings, sandwiches & salads along with daily specials. Full menu until last call. 13 draft beer taps. Breakfast Sat & Sun 9am, live music Fri & Sat 9pm, family friendly until 9pm. Great outdoor beer garden.
THE WINERY AT PIKES PEAK 4455 Fountain Avenue Cascade, 80809 719-684-8000 www.wineryatpikespeak.com Reconnect in the mountains. Enjoy a relaxing, fun and unforgettable experience in our winery, The Winery at Pikes Peak. Wine tasting, party venue (up to 100 people), thoughtfully prepared light cuisine.
WINES OF COLORADO 8045 W. Highway 24 Cascade, 80809 719-684-0900 www.winesofcolorado.com Wine sales from 100+ Colorado wineries. Free wine tasting. Creekside dining. Room available for small groups. At the Pikes Peak Highway turnoff, off of Highway 24.
DINE Est. 2010
locally & family owned
We are a full restaurant & bar offering a from scratch menu. Enjoy our dog friendly patio, kids menu, live music & happy hour M-F 4-6pm 717 Manitou Ave swirlismybar.com 719.685.2294
The Airplane Restaurant
719-570-7656 www.TheAirplaneRestaurant.com Family Restaurant Eat in the Plane!! Reservations Recommended Full Bar Reasonably Priced
On Fountain Blvd., East of Powers (only minutes From I-25)
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HEARTFELT HITCHING
A PIKES PEAK WEDDING 402 Manitou Avenue
404 El Paso Blvd
719-685-3899 • 800-398-7949
719-685-9000
www.pikespeakwedding.com
www.craftwoodcolorado.com
Wedding packages: officiant to perform your ceremony in our chapel or gardens, flower bouquet, wedding cake, professionally photographed album at Blue Skies Inn, wedding planner.
BLUE SKIES INN
Nestled between Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods, The Craftwood Inn Colorado offers the most stunning setting for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, or special event.
UPTOWN LIMOUSINE SERVICE
402 Manitou Avenue
PO Box 38232 Colorado Springs, CO 80937
719-685-3899 • 800-398-7949
719-598-9772
www.blueskiesinn.com
www.uptownlimoservice.com
Peaceful lodging on the streamside estate of Manitou’s founder. A perfect place to stage your wedding or create honeymoon memories. Fanciful themed suites, hot tub under the stars.
BRIARHURST MANOR ESTATE 404 Manitou Avenue 719-685-1864 • 877-685-1448 www.briarhurst.com Voted “Best Place for Wedding Reception.” Full service restaurant, beautiful indoor & outdoor areas for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsals and celebrations of all sizes. Creekside Victorian Manor with mountain views.
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CRAFTWOOD COLORADO, LLC
Wedding Packages. Half day, full day or hourly. Colorado Springs airport transportation. Sightseeing tours.
CHURCHES COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 103 Pawnee Avenue 719-685-5255 www.manitouchurch.org
WEDDINGS NEW LIFE CHURCH MANITOU SPRINGS 455 El Paso Blvd 719-594-6602 www.newlifechurch.org/manitousprings
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH 218 Ruxton Avenue 719-633-8711 www.tricommunity.org
ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 808 Manitou Avenue 719-685-9259
Make Your Wedding Day
EXTRAORDINARY!
Our pink sandstone manor is surrounded by lush lawns, gazebos and rose gardens to make for a storybook setting on your wedding day! • 9 private rooms for all of your wedding day needs • Ballroom holds over 200 guests • Minutes from Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods!
www.standrewsmanitousprings.com
TIMBERLINE BAPTIST CHURCH 512 Canon Avenue 719-685-4121
404 Manitou Avenue • Manitou Springs 719-685-1864 • www.briarhurst.com Call for details and discounts! Best Colorado Cuisine • The Gazette Best Place for Wedding Receptions • The Independent
www.timberlinebaptist.org
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Distinctive OCCASIONS
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
Enjoy a cool summer evening in Soda Springs Park or on the library lawn listening to the music of our local performers. Stop by the Visitors’ Center for the full schedule.
Thanksgiving weekend through the weekend before Christmas, enjoy sounds of the season performed by our local musicians strolling the streets of historic Manitou Springs to fill you with cheer.
MANITOU COMMUNITY MARKET
3RD FRIDAY ART WALK
Fresh local produce, local fresh baked bread, and hand crafted specialty food items. For dates & location please contact the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at 719-685-5089.
The 3rd Friday Art Walk at galleries in Manitou Springs May-October from 5-8p.m. featuring local artists, food, drink, and entertainment!
MEMORIAL DAY - LABOR DAY GUIDED SPRING TOURS Enjoy free guided tours from mineral spring to mineral spring through historic Manitou Springs every Saturday. Tours begin at the Seven Minute Spring. Remember to wear your walking shoes. Enjoy a Self guided tour anytime. Stop by the Manitou Springs Chamber for maps, cups and information on each spring.
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ONE OF OUR EVENTS? To participate in any event that the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce holds during the year, please visit our website at www.manitousprings.org to fill out your event application!
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EVENTS
2017 EVENTS APRIL KOAA 5 Southern Colorado Health Fair April 29, 2017 Victorian Easter Egg Hunt April 15, 2017
JUNE Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival June 3, 2017 Enjoy generous tastings from 30 Colorado Wineries. Listen to live music, and enjoy food & gift vendors in Memorial Park. Ticket price includes: admission, wine tastings and a Colorado Wine Festival glass.
Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run June 11, 2017 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb June 25, 2017
Summer Round Up 12K July 9, 2017 Barr Trail Mountain Race July 16, 2017
AUGUST Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb August 12, 2017 Pikes Peak Ascent & Marathon August 19 & 20, 2017 Journey to the top of Pikes Peak and back down to re-define what you call running! This racing event begins at the base of Pikes Peak, in our very own town! Runners come from all over the world to climb over 7,815 feet to summit the 14,115-foot mountain.
JULY Ice Cream Social & Pie Baking Contest July 3, 2017 Enjoy homemade pie and ice cream at the Soda Springs Park Pavilion. Stick around to listen to music from Little London Winds.
MSVFD 4th Fireworks July 4, 2017
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SEPTEMBER Commonwheel Art & Craft Festival September 2, 3, & 4, 2017 An Annual Labor Day Weekend Art Festival in Manitou Springs! The Art Festival is held at Memorial Park in the historic district of Manitou Springs. Expect a weekend filled with fine art, contemporary crafts, local music, and unique food and beverage items.
Pikes Peak Challenge Manitou Springs Heritage Brew Festival September 23, 2017 The Manitou Springs Heritage Center hosts its annual brew fest with 25 local craft breweries for the ultimate beer tasting experience! Tickets get you admission, unlimited tastings, a commemorative tasting glass, music, food and more!
Emma Crawford Coffin Race & Parade October 28, 2017 Manitou’s signature event: A parade followed by 70 teams racing coffins down Manitou Avenue for the ultimate victory! Each team consists of one Emma and four runners dressed in costume. The fastest times earn trophies and all teams compete for a chance to win Best Emma, Best Entourage, and Best Coffin.
NOVEMBER MSVFD Turkey Shoot November 14, 2017 Salvation Army Community Dinner November 23, 2017 Victorian Christmas at Miramont Castle November 24, 25, & 26, 2017
OCTOBER Art Walk Weekend October 20, 21 & 22, 2017 Emma’s Wake October 27, 2017 Historic Ghost Tours October 28, 2017
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Small Business Saturday November 25, 2017 Manitou Springs is a shopper’s destination for those looking for something not found online or in a department store—a gift that’s unique and handcrafted with love. No need to pitch a tent at midnight, or gear up for a shopper’s brawl over this year’s new electronic device. Manitou Springs kicks off the holiday shopping season and our winter festivities every year.
EVENTS
2018 JANUARY The Great Fruitcake Toss Enjoy this old fashioned community event of flying those left over fruitcakes! Local bakers will compete for the title of Fruitcake King or Queen and the community will determine who makes the best organic, non-GMO, or natural wonderful fruitcake.
DECEMBER Breakfast with Santa December 2017 The Annual Breakfast with Santa is one event you do not want to miss. Each year, the Kiwanis Club of Manitou Springs invites families to enjoy breakfast with Santa. Remember to bring your camera to take advantage of great pictures of the family with Santa.
Santa Arrives at the Town Clock December 24, 2017 Bring the kiddos for pictures with Santa at the town clock in Downtown Historic Manitou Springs from 6pm-7pm.
Salvation Army Community Christmas Dinner December 25, 2017
FEBRUARY Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off February 10, 2018 The best way to experience Mardi-Gras and Cajun cuisine in Manitou! Enjoy samples of gumbo from professional chefs and amateur cooks to help determine the best gumbo!
Carnivale Parade February 10, 2018
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ACCOUNTING WOODLEY HILDERBRAND & SANDERS LLP 455 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 305 Colorado Springs, 80903-3674 719-634-2815 www.whscocpa.com Certified Public Accountant. Income tax planning & preparation. Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships, Estates, Trusts. All states. Business advisory & accounting services. Financial & retirement planning. Litigation support.
ATTORNEYS HOWARD MORRISON, ATTORNEY 231 E. Vermijo Avenue Colorado Springs, 80903 719-633-7797 Wills • Probate • Contracts • Real Estate
FINANCIAL NORTHSTAR BANK COLORADO 3216 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904 719-633-2695 www.northstarbankCO.com Broadmoor: 155 Lake Avenue Downtown: 501 S. Tejon Street Briargate: 440 Chapel Hills Drive
PIKES PEAK NATIONAL BANK 2401 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904 719-473-5310 www.ppnb.com For your travel & shopping needs, visit our lobby or convenient ATM machine.
INSURANCE/ INVESTMENTS NEW YORK LIFE 509 Scott Avenue, Suite 141 Woodland Park, 80863 719-686-8177 I have over 30 years of experience in helping families with Life Insurance, Long Term Care, and Retirement Planning.
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SERVICES ALINK INSURANCE SERVICES 2407 W. Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, 80904
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Serving communities since 1959, ALINK Insurance Services has delivered quality insurance solutions to individuals in Colorado. Specializing in Auto, Home, Business and Life Insurance.
HEALTH & LONG TERM CARE PENROSE - ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICE 2222 N. Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, 80907 719-776-5000 www.penrosestfrancis.org
ORGANIZATIONS BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 25 N. Wahsatch Avenue Colorado Springs, 80903 719-636-1155 •866-206-1800 www.southerncolorado.bbb.org “BBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB accomplishes this mission by encouraging, supporting and celebrating honest and ethical business practices.
COLORADO SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & EDC 102 S. Tejon Street, Suite 430 Colorado Springs, 80903 719-471-8183 www.coloradospringsbusinessalliance.com
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WOODLAND PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO Box 9022 Woodland Park, 80866 719-687-9885 www.woodlandparkchamber.com
PRINT/RADIO COLORADO SPRINGS A-SOURCE 8959 Sturgeon Bay Drive Harbor Springs, MI 49740 231-537-3330 • Fax 231-536-3331 www.PikesPeakCountry.com The Colorado Springs A-source is the Pikes Peak Country’s premier area resource guide for residents, relocation and business acclimation. The A-Source is available online and in print.
COLORADO SPRINGS INDEPENDENT 235 S. Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, 80903 719-577-4545 www.csindy.com Largest locally-owned newspaper with 142,000 regular readers. Every Wednesday we publish award winning news, arts, culture, & dining reviews. Our area’s guide for news, food & entertainment.
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PIKES PEAK BULLETIN 513 Manitou Avenue 719-685-9690 www.pikespeakbulletin.com The Weekly paper for Manitou Springs.
ANDREA WARNER WITH COLORADO PEAK REAL ESTATE 719-648-9345 www.ColoradoPeakRE.com Your Home Town REALTOR, a NAME you can TRUST. Residential and Property Management Real Estate Services.
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SERVICES HOMES OF MANITOU SPRINGS 713 Manitou Avenue 719-685-1212 www.homesofmanitousprings.com We are your local real estate experts serving the entire Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs areas. Our clients are our top priority. Stop by or call for all of your real estate needs! Email: mike@homesofmanitousprings.com
MANITOU RENTALS 719-338-9501 www.manitourentals.net We have a large selection of well maintained & professionally managed residential & commercial rentals in Historic Manitou Springs.
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BOB’S PLUMBING 719-237-8210 Commercial, residential, service. Backflow testing, boilers, gas, sprinklers, drain cleaning & video, licensed. Insured Master Plumber. A quality oriented contractor.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES 111 S. Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs, 80903 719-448-4800 www.csu.org Natural gas, electricity, water & wastewater services.
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We are an on-site & in-house computer tech support company, supporting all Microsoft compatible PC’s and Apple computers. Networking, virus removal & checkups.
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SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS KIWANIS CLUB OF MANITOU SPRINGS PO Box 248 Manitou Springs 80829 www.ManitouSpringsKiwanis.org Serving Manitou Springs since 1921. Kiwanis Education - What We Do: Leadership, Development, and Education Training.
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SERVICES MANITOU SPRINGS LIBRARY
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MINERAL SPRINGS FOUNDATION 354 Manitou Avenue 719-685-5089 www.manitoumineralsprings.org 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 1987 to restore, preserve & document the historical mineral springs of Manitou Springs. Self guided tours available.
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Historical RECORDS
COLORADO’S FIRST RESORT DESTINATION Long before European explorers discovered the Pikes Peak Region, the American Indians of the area knew of the bubbling soda and iron springs at the base of their sacred mountain Tava, now known as Pikes Peak. The Nations of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache were all visitors from the eastern plains over the centuries of their migrations, while the Utes considered the springs to be part of their mountain homeland from which they originated and never left. Though enemies, most of these tribes would practice restraint around what they traditionally called the medicine springs. They drank the water filled with trace minerals and stomach-soothing soda and bathed in skin-softening pools. As the Utes believed that every living thing had a spirit, there were tangible signs of gratitude or supplication left in and around the springs, including beads, weapons, clothing, and fetishes.
EARLY EXPLORERS The Spanish were the first Europeans to wander through the area, followed by French mountain men interested in fur trapping, who named the creek running next to the springs “Fountaine qui Bouille” or Boiling Fountain Creek, now just Fountain Creek. With the Louisiana Purchase, the United States sent Lt. Zebulon Pike and company to explore the new territory in 1806. Though he would miss the springs entirely, he did report on his attempted climb of the mountain that carries his name today. Dr Edwin James, botanist of the 1820 Long Expedition, was the first American to climb the peak and write about the springs and their health benefits. Daniel Boone’s grandson, Col. A.G. Boone, visited the area for the health of his sons in 1833 and Capt. John C. Fremont, known as the “Pathfinder to the West,” reported on his scientific findings at these medicinal springs during his 1842 expedition. By far the most widely read review of Manitou’s charms was penned by English officer and adventurer George Fredrick Ruxton, whose 1847 travels to Pikes Peak are chronicled in his book, “Adventures in Mexico and the Rocky Mountains.” He described the picturesque location and the superior quality of the mineral water which “hissed and sparkled” in his cup, declaring it possessed of “that fresh, natural flavor which manufactured water can not impart.” Once the 59’ers started to flock to Colorado during the Pikes Peak or Bust gold rush, traffic increased dramatically as fortune hunters used the old Indian trail up Ute Pass as a route to the gold fields.
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HISTORY By 1868 the Cheyenne and Arapaho were removed to reservations, and Utes met the same fate in 1879, separated from the sacred places of their ancestors. Between the Gold Rush and the founding of Manitou in 1871, many people had bought and sold the valley of the mineral springs. In 1868, Gen. William Jackson Palmer, railroad engineer, and Dr. William A. Bell, physician, investigated the already famous medicine springs while on a Kansas and Pacific Railroad survey. Palmer had a vision of a railroad from Colorado to Mexico, and thought a European-style health resort built around the springs would be a tremendous drawing card for this endeavor.
SARATOGA OF THE WEST Originally named La Font, Palmer and Bell decided to take the advice of British collector and investor William Blackmore and re-title their new endeavor Manitou, after the Algonquin word for Great Spirit. The first hotel, the Manitou House, was completed in August of 1872 and the era of health resorts began. Thousands of sufferers from tuberculosis flocked to the dry air and healing waters of Manitou. Many other hotels, boarding houses and bath houses were soon built to accommodate them. Even through the economic recessions of 1873 and 1893, Manitou continued its steady growth to become one of America’s premier health destinations by 1900. The mineral water, around which the fame of the town was built, was so popular in the 1870’s that it was hauled by wagon to Denver and the hotels in Colorado Springs for those who couldn’t come to the source. Bath houses were constructed in 1873, 1883, and 1920 to avail the visitors who wanted a bath in an era when hotels only had one per a floor. Bottling of Manitou’s mineral waters was attempted early on, but the natural carbonation was so intense that the bottles regularly exploded. With the construction of the 1889 Manitou Mineral Water Co.’s bottling plant and its associated Colorado City Glass Factory, locally made, stronger bottles meant that the effervescent beverage could be shipped to dealers all over the country and abroad, further advertising the fame of its town of origin.
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Well known celebrities of the era like President Ulysses S. Grant, Buffalo Bill, Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, Thomas Edison and Lily Langtry mixed with captains of industry and their families in Manitou. Each of the seven grand hotels held a ball known as a “hop” on consecutive nights. Scenic drives, the Cog Railway up Pikes Peak, and promenades from spring to spring, drinking the famous effervescent mineral water, were other popular pastimes. There were also thriving shops in the downtown area like curio stores, jewelry stores, photography studios, and a great many doctor’s offices to cater to ailing visitors. After the turn of the last century, tourists began replacing the health seekers, and attractions became even more important. The Cave of the Winds, the Cliff Dwellings, two incline railways, and at least four popular dance halls all brought even more admirers to Manitou. This era of the automobile also ushered in a new way to travel and auto-court motels began to populate the east end of town along with more roads to the area, like the Ocean to Ocean Highway.
THE DEPRESSION The Depression and WWII took a toll on this tourist economy and by the 1960’s, Manitou Springs, as it was now called, had seen better days. The 1980’s marked a turning point for the valley of the mineral springs. A National Historic District has been established, spurring restoration of many commercial buildings and older homes. An art colony began to grow and prosper with the formation of cooperatives. Traditional attractions were rediscovered and new amenities offered. In 1987 the Mineral Springs Foundation was organized and many of the traditional mineral springs were made accessible again and safe to enjoy. For more information, visit the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development at 354 Manitou Avenue, 719-685-5089 or 800-642-2567. Email at manitou@pikes-peak.com or visit: www.manitousprings.org. References for this article were taken from: Cunningham, “Manitou, Saratoga of the West,” Daniels and McConnell, “The Springs of Manitou,” “American Indians of the Pikes Peak Region,” Celinda Kaelin and “Manitou Springs”, Deborah Harrison.
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