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3 Days

Winter Wonderland in the Pikes Peak Region

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

Itinerary 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

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Great Outdoors Adventures LLC

Great Outdoors Adventures (GOA) is a Certified Outfitter offering premier outdoor recreation. GOA features the latest Polaris® GENERAL™ side-by-sides…

lunch

Donut Mill

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…

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Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center

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

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dinner

TAPAteria

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

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Hike Palmer Trail at Garden of the Gods

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…

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Cliff House at Pikes Peak

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,…

Day 2

breakfast

The Exchange

An amazing coffee shop with an extremely large breakfast and lunch menu which includes bagels, oatmeal, sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, appetizers…

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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

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…

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Arceo's Mexican Family Restaurant

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Shop Downtown Colorado Springs

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

dinner

Red Gravy

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

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district elleven

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

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Briarhurst Manor

Serving wild game and local favorites 7 days a week. Voted "Best Colorado Cuisine." Come experience the warmth and hospitality of Colorado's most romantic…

Day 3

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Marigold Cafe & Bakery

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

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Miramont Castle Museum and Manitou Springs Historical Society

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…

lunch

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 global…

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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…

dinner

Jake and Telly's Greek Taverna

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…

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Explore Old Colorado City

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

lodging

Glen Eyrie

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

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