Joshua’s guidebook
Ski Area
Ok, we've all tried the major ski resorts and they can absolutely be an awesome time! If you're interested in something a little more local this is a very popular ski area for locals who want to avoid the hustle and bustle, long lift lines, and high fees of the major resorts.
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Ski Cooper
232 Co Rd 29Ok, we've all tried the major ski resorts and they can absolutely be an awesome time! If you're interested in something a little more local this is a very popular ski area for locals who want to avoid the hustle and bustle, long lift lines, and high fees of the major resorts.
Want the traditional big resort ski experience? You can't go wrong with Copper Mountain!
Copper Mountain
209 10 Mile CircleWant the traditional big resort ski experience? You can't go wrong with Copper Mountain!
Sightseeing
Check out the world-famous Garden of the Gods Park. It's an amazing feeling to be among rock formations that are millions of years old. Very special and unique attraction!
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdCheck out the world-famous Garden of the Gods Park. It's an amazing feeling to be among rock formations that are millions of years old. Very special and unique attraction!
If you're into geology and or really cool caves this place rocks! Ask for the lantern tool for a super spooky experience. Plus they have a brand new slingshot ride that will shoot you out over a canyon, it's the only one of its kind in the world.
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdIf you're into geology and or really cool caves this place rocks! Ask for the lantern tool for a super spooky experience. Plus they have a brand new slingshot ride that will shoot you out over a canyon, it's the only one of its kind in the world.
Looking for a hip area to pick up some souvenirs? This is your spot!
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Old Colorado City
Looking for a hip area to pick up some souvenirs? This is your spot!
Not afraid of heights? Take a drive up to where the song "America the Beautiful" was inspired. One of the highest peaks in North America.
Don't feel like driving? Try the cog railway and kick back with a cocktail while the train does the work!
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Pikes Peak Summit House
Not afraid of heights? Take a drive up to where the song "America the Beautiful" was inspired. One of the highest peaks in North America.
Don't feel like driving? Try the cog railway and kick back with a cocktail while the train does the work!
Want to test your metal on the highest suspension bridge in North America? Check out this historic location!
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Puente y parque Royal Gorge
4218 Co Rd 3AWant to test your metal on the highest suspension bridge in North America? Check out this historic location!
Ancient cliff dwellings attraction
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Moradas de Manitou Cliff
10 Cliff RdAncient cliff dwellings attraction
Ride to the clouds! Tip: Bring snacks and ride on the left side ;)
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueRide to the clouds! Tip: Bring snacks and ride on the left side ;)
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadBeautiful nature trail and drive!
Feel like a hike? Try this place, it rocks!
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North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdFeel like a hike? Try this place, it rocks!
Into animals? This is your place!
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El Santuario de Animales Salvajes
2999 Co Rd 53Into animals? This is your place!
Mr. Bishop started building his castle as a young man, and it has now become a world wide recognized, monument. 
Tip: Hold on tight to the handrails and get over your fear of heights before you visit this place. 
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Castillo del Obispo
12705 CO-165Mr. Bishop started building his castle as a young man, and it has now become a world wide recognized, monument. 
Tip: Hold on tight to the handrails and get over your fear of heights before you visit this place. 
Into space? Check this place out!
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Peterson Air & Space Museum
Ent AvenueInto space? Check this place out!
Amazing Olympic history, exhibits, and architecture. Brand new in a must-see!
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Museo Olímpico y Paralímpico de los Estados Unidos
200 S Sierra Madre StAmazing Olympic history, exhibits, and architecture. Brand new in a must-see!
Interested in the history of Colorado Springs? This place is a must see!
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Museo de los Pioneros de Colorado Springs
215 S Tejon StInterested in the history of Colorado Springs? This place is a must see!
Into waterfalls? Don't miss this beautiful attraction! Tip: Bring your stair climbing shoes or take it easy and ride the elevator inside the mountain!
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdInto waterfalls? Don't miss this beautiful attraction! Tip: Bring your stair climbing shoes or take it easy and ride the elevator inside the mountain!
How about an actual Colorado Castle? Check out the famous Glen Eyrie Castle and grounds.
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Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StHow about an actual Colorado Castle? Check out the famous Glen Eyrie Castle and grounds.
Kick back and take a ride to the top of the peak on the oldest cog Railway in Colorado!
Cog Rail Vw, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, EE. UU.
Kick back and take a ride to the top of the peak on the oldest cog Railway in Colorado!
Definitely pay the extra five bucks for the guided tour!
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National Museum of World War II Aviation
775 Aviation WayDefinitely pay the extra five bucks for the guided tour!
Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek RdWestern Museum of Mining and Industry
225 North Gate BlvdRed Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StCity/town information
This is a trendy little town just outside of Colorado Springs that's great fun for families and solo travelers. Check out the retro style arcade and ice cream stand!
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Manitou Springs
This is a trendy little town just outside of Colorado Springs that's great fun for families and solo travelers. Check out the retro style arcade and ice cream stand!
Food scene
Fujiyama
22 S Tejon StAbsolutely amazing sushi downtown!
Love, authentic Italian food? Here's your spot!
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Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveLove, authentic Italian food? Here's your spot!
How about a trendy little spot hidden underneath downtown? This place used to be the old Colorado Springs morgue from the 1800s. Super dark and cozy vibe, but watch out for the spirits ;)
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The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StHow about a trendy little spot hidden underneath downtown? This place used to be the old Colorado Springs morgue from the 1800s. Super dark and cozy vibe, but watch out for the spirits ;)
A small, simple, clean sushi spot. It's right around the corner from the house. Super delicious!
Uri Sushi & Grill
3322 E Fountain BlvdA small, simple, clean sushi spot. It's right around the corner from the house. Super delicious!
In the mood for a really good steak? This is the spot!
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Famous Steak House
31 N Tejon StIn the mood for a really good steak? This is the spot!
Like Mexican food? This is the best in town. Try the Carne Asada, they marinate it for days!
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Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveLike Mexican food? This is the best in town. Try the Carne Asada, they marinate it for days!
The Loop
965 Manitou AveReady for a killer margarita? Here you go!
Love barbecue? How about fresh brisket, pulled pork, and banana pudding? This is your place!
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Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
315 S 31st StLove barbecue? How about fresh brisket, pulled pork, and banana pudding? This is your place!
Have a pint and try the fish and chips!
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Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon StHave a pint and try the fish and chips!
Sometimes you're just in the mood for a really good sub. I love the meatball and the chicken carbonara!
Firehouse Subs Austin Bluffs
Sometimes you're just in the mood for a really good sub. I love the meatball and the chicken carbonara!
First Watch
7816 N Academy BlvdBest breakfast in town!
La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano
Amazing Italian food here!
Fresh flown, and seafood anyone? This is your spot!
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Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Colorado Springs
11 S Tejon StFresh flown, and seafood anyone? This is your spot!
Love the chicken carbonara and their classic lasagna, best Italian place in town!
Also, Uber eats delivers from here plus many more great places.
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Red Gravy
23 S Tejon StLove the chicken carbonara and their classic lasagna, best Italian place in town!
Also, Uber eats delivers from here plus many more great places.
Fancy an amazing club sandwich or delicious burger? This is your spot. 
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Gunther Toody's
5794 Palmer Park BlvdFancy an amazing club sandwich or delicious burger? This is your spot. 
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Drink your water!
Remember Colorado is super dry and Colorado Springs is over a mile high in elevation. Avoid high altitude sickness, headaches, and fatigue by staying hydrated!
We have both distilled and alkaline water on tap in the kitchen! We also have bottled water in the refrigerator in the front office.