Socially Responsible Colorado Springs

2 days

Ecotravelers will be drawn to Colorado Springs, where a large number of businesses have demonstrated a passion for sustainability.

Sustainability Activity

Travel Like a Local:

There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.

Day 1

Activity

SunWater Spa

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Sunwater Spa's goal is to help return Manitou Springs to it's historical foundations of health & wellness, with emphasis on the healing mineral waters from the seven minute spring. The spa... Read More

Lunch

Goat Patch Brewing Company

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Goat Patch Brewing Company was founded in 2016 with a three-foot beard and a dedication to providing patrons with masterfully crafted, balanced brews.

Insider's Tip

Cheers for a Cause:

Grab a specialty pint at Goat Patch and choose between two local charities to support.

Activity

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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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... Read More

COTREX

Map the Trail

Dinner

The Burrowing Owl Lounge

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We are a local neighborhood community meeting spot where people and dialogue meet in concord while tasting beers, ciders, wines and snacks. We want our guests to enjoy new friends and have... Read More

Activity

First Friday Art Walk Shuttle Bus

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Free shuttle bus service from April through December makes it easy to enjoy the First Friday experience in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City. The art walks feature gallery openings, live demonstrations, dining, special performances and more.

Lodging

SCP Hotel Colorado Springs

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When you stay with SCP Hotels, you stay consciously. From the artful reuse and recycling of original materials in building our hotels, to rethinking dining options with a focus on local goodness to... Read More

Day 2

Breakfast

Switchback Coffee Roasters

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Speciality coffee roaster and cafe located in Colorado Springs. We source high-quality speciality coffees and roast them to highlight their unique flavors. Read More

Activity

Frayla Boutique

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Frayla Boutique is a locally owned boutique, located in the New South End of downtown Colorado Springs. We focus on Fashion with a purpose. Everything we sell is made in the USA or gives back... Read More

Lunch

Santana's Vegan Grill

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Vegan food you'll actually crave — from bacon cheeseburgers and bratwurst to meatball sammies and chicken sliders. Read More

Activity

PikeRide Bike Share

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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. Read More

Insider's Tip

Cycle Through Colorado Springs

Explore Colorado Springs via pedal power. The Pikes Peak Greenway, New Santa Fe Trail and Fountain Creek Regional Trail offer 40-plus miles of scenic adventure and provide access to numerous other bike routes.

Dinner

Four by Brother Luck

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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... Read More

Activity

Local Motive Party Bus

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Let us show you the best of Colorado Springs: bar crawls, brewery tours, culinary adventures and more! Read More

Lodging

The Cheyenne Cañon Inn

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Elegant hospitality in the heart of the majestic Cheyenne Cañon. Our beautiful bedrooms have been recently renovated and refurnished in traditional style, many with antiques from this historical... Read More