2 Days
One of the state's Certified Creative Districts, Colorado Springs packs a punch for those looking to explore the local arts scene — and perhaps contribute to it themselves!
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
Downtown Colorado Springs Art on the Streets Audio Tour
Hear the stories about Downtown public art from artists and arts advocates themselves by using your smartphone. Download the free GPS-based app Otocast…
lunch
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
The heart and soul of Oskar Blues keepin' it real in ColoRADo Springs.
activity
Ladyfingers Letterpress
Letterpress cards and gifts. Do you want to learn how the Ladyfingers do it? We teach a variety of classes right here in our studio and shop to guide…
dinner
Front Range Barbeque
Southern barbecue, Cajun cooking, live music, craft beers on tap.
Insider's Tip
High Praise
Front Range Barbecue has been featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives."
activity
Ent Center for the Arts
Performing arts complex at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, featuring theaters, concert hall, contemporary art gallery and more.
lodging
Garden of the Gods Collection
Perched high atop a mesa in Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods Collection is a private club, luxury resort, Health & Wellness Center, & Wellness…
Day 2
breakfast
La Baguette
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…
activity
Manitou Art Center
Music, theater, pottery, printmaking and other loud, slightly dangerous and intensely messy events happen here daily. Locals and tourists alike flock…
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…
activity
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
Through our museum galleries offering world-class exhibitions, performance spaces showcasing professional theatre, and dozens of art classes for all…
dinner
Luigi's Homemade Italian Food
Each and every item on the menu is painstakingly prepared fresh each day using only the highest quality produce, meat, oils, spices and fresh herbs…
activity
Pikes Peak Center
The Pikes Peak Center is a quality entertainment, cultural, educational, and assembly center for the benefit of the citizens of the Pikes Peak Region…
lodging
The Antlers, A Wyndham hotel
Located in the historically significant and trendy area of downtown Colorado Springs, the Antlers Hilton Colorado Springs hotel is just 11 miles from…