3 Days in Manitou Springs

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At the foothills of Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs charms visitors with its small-town feel, fresh air, trails galore and plenty of places to eat locally.

Sustainability Activity
Make a Donation

Donate to the Mineral Springs Foundation to ensure the springs have long-term protection.

Day
1
central garden looking south toward cheyenne mountain photo
Activity
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
A Segway, Jeep or Open Air Tour Vehicle is a great way to experience one of natures' greatest treasures: Garden of the Gods Park. Unobstructed…
Lunch
Manitou Brewing Co.
We at Manitou Brewing Company are excited and proud to serve our local community as the only brewery in historic Manitou Springs, CO. We are…
Activity
Manitou Springs Mineral Springs Tours
Taste the waters that brought Native Americans and early settlers here for centuries to “Take the Cure.” Enjoy a self guided tour anytime of the year…
Dinner
Crystal Park Cantina
Crystal Park Cantina is a unique, home-style Mexican restaurant in Manitou Springs serving delicious food made with the finest ingredients available.
Activity
Take a Walking Tour

Put on your walking shoes, because the best way to see Manitou is to take a walk!

Lodging
Keithley Pines Historic Cabins
Secluded but conveniently located these homes offer privacy and comfort. Keithley Pines has 5 historic log cabins on 9 acres. Located within 1…
Day
2
Breakfast
Adam's Mountain Cafe
Adam's has been a favorite destination of locals and tourists in historic Manitou Springs for 28 years. A Full service restaurant emphasizing…
Activity
Head on a Jeep Tour

Hop in one of these amended Jeeps for the mountain tour of a lifetime. You'll go on roads your car can't handle, get a little too close to the edge of a cliff and make it back in one piece with photos that don't do nature justice.

Lunch
Border Burger Bar
Border Burger Bar serves lunch and dinner of unique internationally-crafted burgers, tasty salads/soups, plus a great selection of desserts, all…
Activity
Hike the Contemplative Trail

Contemplate the history of Red Rock Canyon, which dates back to 7000 B.C., on this trail near Manitou Springs.

Dinner
The Keg Lounge
The Keg Lounge has been a family friendly bar and grill specializing in grilled burgers, chicken, and steaks.
Activity
SunWater Spa
Sunwater Spa's goal is to help return Manitou Springs to it's historical foundations of health & wellness, with emphasis on the healing mineral…
Lodging
Keithley Pines Historic Cabins
Secluded but conveniently located these homes offer privacy and comfort. Keithley Pines has 5 historic log cabins on 9 acres. Located within 1…
Day
3
Breakfast
Good Karma Cafe
Fantastic breakfasts, daily homemade soup du jour and green-chili stew, espresso drinks, smoothies and cocktails.
Activity
Enjoy a Hike

On this 2.8-mile trail of Crystal Peak Reservoir, you'll see extraordinary views of Pikes Peak.

Lunch
Red Dog Coffee and Cafe
RedDog is a place to relax. Maybe reconnect with someone you haven't seen in awhile. Take a break. Maybe stay for awhile or maybe you're just…
Activity
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade in downtown Manitou Springs is a magical time capsule of arcade games, skeeball, outdoor rides and more.
Dinner
Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
Celebrated as one of the Pike’s Peak region’s most unique and intimate dining experiences, The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant in historic Manitou…
Activity
Swirl Wine Bar
Swirl is a wine bar and restaurant specializing in finely crafted wines, microbrews on draft, specialty spirits and a made fresh to order…
Lodging
Keithley Pines Historic Cabins
Secluded but conveniently located these homes offer privacy and comfort. Keithley Pines has 5 historic log cabins on 9 acres. Located within 1…