Winter Wonderland in the Pikes Peak Region

3 days

Explore all Colorado Springs and the surrounding towns have to offer with snowcapped Pikes Peak as your backdrop.

Sustainability Activity

Trails and Open Space Coalition

Enjoy the trails in Colorado Springs while participating in a clean-up or trail-maintenance volunteer opportunity. More details.

Insider's Tip

Hot Cocoa Time!

After your outdoor adventures, warm up with some hot cocoa at Cacao Chemistry or Pikes Peak Lemonade in Downtown Colorado Springs.

Day 1

Activity

Great Outdoors Adventures LLC

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Great Outdoors Adventures (GOA) is a Certified Outfitter offering premier outdoor recreation. GOA features the latest Polaris® GENERAL™ side-by-sides for off-roading, cruising driving a Polaris... Read More

Lunch

Donut Mill

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The Donut Mill has been a local and Colorado favorite since 1983. Thousands of summer, fall, winter and spring travelers have made the Donut Mill a required stop on their way to enjoying any... Read More

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Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center

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Wolf and wildlife tours Tuesday through Sunday, year-round. Read More

Dinner

TAPAteria

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Real Spanish tapas, exceptional wine values, classic Barcelona ambience.

Activity

Hike Palmer Trail at Garden of the Gods

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Garden of the Gods is beautiful year-round, but winter makes it even more magical. On the Palmer Trail, you'll pass the Garden's famous rock formations and make your way to Siamese Twins rocks.

COTREX

Map the Trail

Lodging

Cliff House at Pikes Peak

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10 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. "Travel + Leisure's" Top 100 Hotels of the World. The romance of Clark Gable, the Wild West of Buffalo Bill, the political passion of Teddy Roosevelt.... Read More

Day 2

Breakfast

The Exchange

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An amazing coffee shop with an extremely large breakfast and lunch menu which includes bagels, oatmeal, sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, appetizers and weekly specials. Read More

Activity

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

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The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is located where many Olympic and Paralympic dreams begin – at 6,035 feet above sea level in Colorado Springs. This impressive & interactive museum tells... Read More

Lunch

The Flame Cafe

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Award-winning chef Nick Estell welcomes Museum guests and other downtown visitors to the Flame Café on the north side of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. You do not need a Museum ticket to... Read More

Activity

Shop Downtown Colorado Springs

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Head to favorite local downtown shops like Halo Boutique, Terra Verde, Frayla Boutique, Eclectic Co. and more!

Dinner

Red Gravy

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Fresh Italian kitchen serving, lunch, brunch, dinner, dessert and drinks. Read More

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district elleven

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A throwback to the days when bars were dimly lit and classic cocktails were the main course. Come check out our rotating cocktail menu!

Lodging

Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast

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Our boutique hotel is located in the historic district of Manitou Springs, stay parked and walk to the restaurants, shops, and galleries on the avenue. Stay your way, join the full sit down... Read More

Day 3

Breakfast

Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe

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From our catering and gourmet market, to a dine-in restaurant, we create award-winning food for any occasion in conjunction with gracious hospitality.

Activity

Miramont Castle Museum and Manitou Springs Historical Society

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Built in 1895, this 34-room castle is a National Historic Landmark. Furnishings are set in the Victorian era. Self-guided tours. Featuring our Queen's Parlour Tea Room for Victorian-style teas... Read More

Lunch

Adam's Mountain Cafe

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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.... Read More

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

Dinner

Jake and Telly's Greek Taverna

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Located in beautiful historic Old Colorado City on the west side of Colorado Springs, Jake and Telly's Greek Taverna has been bringing delicious and innovative Greek specialties to loyal... Read More

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Explore Old Colorado City

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Meander through the quaint shops of historic Old Colorado City, including fine galleries, specialty shops, eclectic boutiques and local artisans.

Lodging

Glen Eyrie

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Nestled on over 700 breathtaking acres with 95 lodging rooms, Glen Eyrie offers retreats, conferences, historical Castle Tours, Castle Teas, overnight stays and more!