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Colorado Springs is the state’s second-largest city, but it’s first in the hearts of many visitors as a place of astonishing beauty with natural attractions, along with historic and geologic marvels in all directions. Spend a few days exploring the city and the communities that surround it, including Manitou Springs, Cripple Creek, Cascade, Florissant and Woodland Park.

Colorado Springs' Year-Round Outdoor Adventure

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Drop a few coins for <a href="http://www.cmzoo.org/index.php/conservation-matters/quarters-for-conservation/">Quarters for Conservation at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo</a>! By collecting quarters and other coins, the zoo funds new and existing wildlife-conservation projects.<a href="http://www.cmzoo.org/index.php/conservation-matters/quarters-for-conservation/"> </a>

How to Give Back to These Special Places

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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

Cave tours, spectacular scenery, rides &amp; activities from mild to wild. Discovered in 1881, a must-see Colorado attraction for travelers for more than a century. We're one of the premiere show caves in the United States and, at 7,000 feet, also one of the highest!

Cave of the Winds

Paravicini's offers the city's best Italian, bar none! Lofty claim, yes, but the award-winning food and service backs it up!

Paravicini's

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Paravicini's has a more intimate, upstairs tapas bar called Sopra.

Looking for Romance?

Explore architecture representing the Ancestral Puebloan culture (1100-1300 AD). Museum displaying artifacts. Retail store with Native American and Colorado made items. Open year-round. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Best place to stay for cyclist &amp; outdoor enthusiast.  100 year old lodge with bicycle themed rooms, walking distance to Garden of the Gods.  4 acre property with heated swimming pool, sand volley ball &amp; fire pits. Happy Hour Daily in our bar. Live music every Friday.

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

We simply love beverages, people, and the process of crafting phenomenal libations. Our goal is that each drink is presented in an environment steeped in education and passion. We want coffee and spirit to be approachable and accessible, yet democratic and revered.

The Principal's Office

Seven Falls, where authentic Colorado awaits. Envelope yourself in a geological wonder of seven distinct falls cascading down between steep canyon walls. Walk up 224 steps alongside the falls or ride the in-mountain elevator to the Eagle's Nest, offering breathtaking views of the falls. Stroll along two nature trails and enjoy beauty surrounding you en route to Midnight Falls. Come and experience authentic Colorado today.

The Broadmoor Seven Falls

There are a few different hikes at the top of Seven Falls. Take one to keep exploring the area.

Don't Stop at the Top

Restaurant 1858 is a unique Broadmoor dining venue situated at the banks of Seven Falls. Taking its name from the Gold Rush era and the famous motto, ‘Pikes Peak or Bust’ of that time.

Restaurant 1858

Colorado Springs is home to America's mountain zoo. Located at 6,800 feet above sea level, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers breathtaking views of the city and hundreds of animals. The unique design of the Zoo's animal exhibits gets guests closer than ever.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Hand-feed giraffes, elephants and even a rhino at the zoo for an added fee.

Get to Know the Wildlife

Arceo's Mexican Family Restaurant

While touring on a Segway X2, you see historic buildings, kinetic outdoor art, and the incredible scenic beauty of Cheyenne Cañon (even going off-road) while learning more about the fascinating history of Spencer Penrose, Helen Hunt Jackson, artist Starr Kempf and more.

Cheyenne Cañon Segways

The Mining Exchange, a Wyndham Grand Hotel &amp; Spa is a boutique 4 Diamond hotel &amp; spa located in downtown Colorado Springs; within walking distance of dining, entertainment, shopping and museums. Our unique hotel combines historic charm and modern elegance.

The Mining Exchange Hotel

Keep an eye out for the intact vaults inside The Mining Exchange, which was built in 1902 as a stock exchange for local mining companies.

Live History

The upscale contemporary cuisine, coupled with Marigold's in-house bakery, has brought guests back time again for over 15 years.

Marigold Cafe & Bakery

PikeRide, a community bike share program in downtown Colorado Springs, allowing visitors and locals to hop on a bike, ride to their destination, and drop it off at a docking station.

PikeRide Bike Share

Urban, Street Style Taco Bar in Downtown Colorado Springs.

T Byrds Tacos & Tequila

Colorado's first and only outdoor laser tag adventure, rated 5-stars by virtually all our visitors, and winning the coveted Certificate of Excellence for 3 years running! (See our website for details).
Join our exciting military-themed missions, combining skill, strategy and teamwork.  Our urban adventure Battlefield is located right in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, and takes up a whole city block, with almost 3 acres and 6 buildings for a combined indoor/outdoor urban feel just like the movies and video games!
Great for both men and women, ages 7 to 77. No experience is necessary – and unlike many other combat sports, beginners can easily compete and have immediate fun and success.
Female and kid friendly, there's no paint, no pain, no sweaty vests – just hours of adrenaline-packed adventure!  Perfect for families, birthday parties, youth groups, reunions, corporate team building or other groups who want realistic and exciting live-play adventures. Come visit us and "live the adventure"!

Battlefield Colorado

The four corners region has been influenced by Western European, Spanish Colonial, Native American and Latin American cuisine. Brother Luck's showcase differs from typical Southwestern food and view the menu at Four as a hybrid of cultural influences.
Read about Brother Luck's appearance on <a href="http://www.colorado.com/top-chef-comes-colorado">Top Chef Colorado &gt;&gt;</a>

Four by Brother Luck

With four miles of trails and interpretative signage, the Paint Mines offers a journey through time, past fascinating geological formations and remnants of human history, in a unique ecological setting.

Paint Mines Interpretive Park

6,200 feet closer to the stars, Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, is a multi-faceted, four-diamond gem of the Rocky Mountains. Located in one of the most naturally inspiring settings in America. Upon entering one of our 316 newly renovated rooms and suites, guests are welcomed by striking nature-inspired artwork on an upholstered headboard, enhancing the space to add visual interest and leave a lasting impression. Unique custom furniture designed with the influences of European elegance and Colorado lodge comfort are fabricated with hand-finished precision, creating a refined and luxurious room with an eclectic and high end residential feeling. Whether it is a family vacation, or romantic getaway, the guestroom functions as a space to escape, relax and refresh; while appreciating the simple elegance of the true Colorado lifestyle experience.
<a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/top-10-things-do-colorado-springs">Explore Colorado Springs using our resort as your basecamp</a>

Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs

French-inspired cuisine that is simple and elegant in Old Colorado City. Each entree is prepared from scratch daily and made from locally grown fresh ingredients, when available.

La Baguette

The excitement that drove the Gold Rush still lives in Cripple Creek, a historic gaming and mining town where treasure seekers and hooligans from near and far can still try their hands at poker, black jack, roulette, craps and slot machines. Watch for the donkey herd that roams the streets — they love carrots and apples! The town is an hour's scenic drive from Colorado Springs.

Head West to Cripple Creek

The Midnight Rose Hotel &amp; Casino is home to one of the most well-appointed gaming rooms in Cripple Creek. It features Victorian era surroundings with two floors of over 300 of the newest, hottest slot machines plus your favorites, as well as two restaurants.

Midnight Rose Hotel & Casino

Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Serving primarily German style lagers and ales along with a few hoppy brews, BierWerks has been a local hangout since 2010.BierWerks also serves Colorado made sausage, Wisconsin cheese, warm pretzels and salami and cheese platters year-round.

BierWerks Brewery

On your way back to Colorado Springs, hit up Woodland Park, known as The City Above the Clouds. Main Street has shops and restaurants, and is the perfect place for a stroll and to stretch your legs.

Hang on Main in Woodland Park

A luxury historic vacation woodland retreat hotel with waterfall hiking and charming lake in Green Mountain Falls, near Colorado Springs. See more pictures and book today at <a href="https://www.outlookgmf.com">www.outlookgmf.com</a>

The Outlook Lodge

What is commonly known today as "Pikes Peak" was originally named " Shining Mountain" by the Ute Indians because of how brightly the sun reflected off the snow.  How perfectly fitting, that the Shining Mountain Golf Club shines as a premier gem of Pike's Peak.

Shining Mountain Golf Club

Where do dinosaurs come from? They come from here! One of the most interesting destinations you will find is the Dinosaur Resource Center. More than 30 full size skeletons and life restorations, RMDRC is packed with awe-inspiring displays. See a working paleo lab where ongoing fossil preparation, restoration, molding, casting and mounting can be viewed as part of your tour. The Dinosaur Resource Center is home to the largest dinosaur gift shop in the region. To shop online and for the latest on upcoming events, visit www.rmdrc.com

Dinosaur Resource Center

Your destination for complimentary wine tasting, excellent creekside dining and gifts.

Wines of Colorado

Red Rock Canyon is characterized by a series of canyons and ridges sculpted by erosion of the area’s uplifted rock strata. The ridges and canyons offer beautiful views and sheltered enclaves for inspiration and varied terrain for recreation.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Bingo Burger prides itself on using locally sourced food and products from Colorado farms and breweries.

Bingo Burger - Colorado Springs

Welcome to the home of Colorado Springs first self-serve taproom. Basecamp your adventure at Trails End and enjoy local beer from 40 of our taps.

Trails End Taproom

Perched high atop a mesa in Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods Collection is a private club, luxury resort, Health &amp; Wellness Center, &amp; Wellness Lifestyle Community with stunning views of Pikes Peak &amp; red rock formations of the Garden of the Gods National Landmark.