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Socially Responsible Colorado Springs

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

Sunwater Spa's goal is to help return Manitou Springs to it's historical foundations of health & wellness, with emphasis on the healing mineral…

lunch

Goat Patch Brewing Company

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

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…

dinner

The Burrowing Owl Lounge

We are a local neighborhood community meeting spot where people and dialogue meet in concord while tasting beers, ciders, wines and snacks. We want…

activity

First Friday Art Walk Shuttle Bus

Free shuttle bus service from April through December makes it easy to enjoy the First Friday experience in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Old…

Day 2

breakfast

Switchback Coffee Roasters

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

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Frayla Boutique

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…

lunch

Santana's Vegan Grill

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

activity

PikeRide Bike Share

PikeRide, a community bike share program in downtown Colorado Springs, allowing visitors and locals to hop on a bike, ride to their destination, and…

Itinerary 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

The four corners region has been influenced by Western European, Spanish Colonial, Native American and Latin American cuisine. Brother Luck's showcase…

activity

Adventures Out West

Since 1973, High Country Ghost Town Jeep Tour and Garden of the Gods and Foothills tours, Your adventure starts here! Fantastic Guides show you Colorado…

lodging

The Cheyenne Cañon Inn

​Elegant hospitality in the heart of the majestic ​Cheyenne Cañon. Our beautiful bedrooms have been recently renovated and refurnished in traditional…