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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.

3 Days in Manitou Springs

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Donate to the <a href="https://mineralspringsfoundation.org/">Mineral Springs Foundation</a> to ensure the springs have long-term protection.

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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 views and a mellow pace will ensure your visit to this beautiful city park is memorable. Several stops along the way will be sprinkled with geology, flora, fauna and stories of the early days in the park. Please make a reservation at Visitor &amp; Nature Center.
eBike Tours - Available by reservation and on site
We also offer Rock Climbing Excursions – Full Day and Half Day - Available by reservation
Check website or call (719) 634-6666

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center

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 committed to providing value to our guests and community while minimizing our impact to the environment through efficiency and innovation. We are sincerely passionate about craft beer and our mission is to share our love of all things beer with as many people as possible; craft beer enthusiasts and craft beer virgins alike.

Manitou Brewing Co.

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 or a guided tour during the summer months. Free maps and tasting cups available.

Manitou Springs Mineral Springs Tours

Crystal Park Cantina is a unique, home-style Mexican restaurant in Manitou Springs serving delicious food made with the finest ingredients available.

Crystal Park Cantina

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

Take a Walking Tour

Secluded but conveniently located these homes offer privacy and comfort. Keithley Pines has 5 historic log cabins on 9 acres. Located within 1 mile from the Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs.

Keithley Pines Historic Cabins

Adam's has been a favorite destination of locals and tourists in historic Manitou Springs for 28 years. A Full service restaurant emphasizing global cuisine based on Slow Food principles. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Adam's has fully embraced the Slow Food movement and developed a steadfast committment to buying from local producers such as Venetucci, Family Roots, Austin Family Farm and Naturescape, among others. As a staff, the cafe is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by practicing pre-consumer composting, recycling and buying in bulk whenever possible.

Adam's Mountain Cafe

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.

Head on a Jeep Tour

Border Burger Bar serves lunch and dinner of unique internationally-crafted burgers, tasty salads/soups, plus a great selection of desserts, all while enjoying the best creek-side patio in Manitou Springs!

Border Burger Bar

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

Hike the Contemplative Trail

The Keg Lounge has been a family friendly bar and grill specializing in grilled burgers, chicken, and steaks.

The Keg Lounge

Sunwater Spa's goal is to help return Manitou Springs to it's historical foundations of health &amp; wellness, with emphasis on the healing mineral waters from the seven minute spring. The spa offers a variety of wellness treatments, services, classes, &amp; soaking packages.

SunWater Spa

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

Enjoy a Hike

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 grabbing a drink and a snack on the run.

Red Dog Coffee and Cafe

Manitou Springs Penny Arcade in downtown Manitou Springs is a magical time capsule of arcade games, skeeball, outdoor rides and more.

Manitou Springs Penny Arcade

Celebrated as one of the Pike’s Peak region’s most unique and intimate dining experiences, The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant in historic Manitou Springs welcomes you to enjoy relaxed, unrushed fondue dining with award-winning service.

Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant

Swirl is a wine bar and restaurant specializing in finely crafted wines, microbrews on draft, specialty spirits and a made fresh to order delicious food menu.