Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
BJ's Velvet Freeze is the BEST hole-in-the-wall in town for soft serve ice cream. Locally owned and operated, it is a local favorite (and a personal family favorite for us). Open seasonally.
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BJ's Velvet Freez
1511 N Union BlvdBJ's Velvet Freeze is the BEST hole-in-the-wall in town for soft serve ice cream. Locally owned and operated, it is a local favorite (and a personal family favorite for us). Open seasonally.
This amazing pizza place is a hole-in-the-wall you don't want to pass by. Great atmosphere, great pizza, salad, pasta! We often order it to go and eat on the back patio in the summer!
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Leon Gessi New York Pizza
1806 Palmer Park BlvdThis amazing pizza place is a hole-in-the-wall you don't want to pass by. Great atmosphere, great pizza, salad, pasta! We often order it to go and eat on the back patio in the summer!
If you are craving Italian, you don't have to go far for some of the best! We love Rocco's. It's locally owned and family operated!
Rocco's Italian Restaurant
3802 Maizeland RdIf you are craving Italian, you don't have to go far for some of the best! We love Rocco's. It's locally owned and family operated!
Do NOT miss a sunset at Patty Jewett's bar and grill. Eating & drinking on the patio, overlooking the golf course & Pikes Peak, is something you MUST do. You can even hit a ball or 2 while there.
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Patty Jewett Bar and Grill
900 E Espanola StDo NOT miss a sunset at Patty Jewett's bar and grill. Eating & drinking on the patio, overlooking the golf course & Pikes Peak, is something you MUST do. You can even hit a ball or 2 while there.
Family-friendly, earth-friendly, some of the BEST single slice pizza ever! Check out Poor Richard's for food, the wine bar for a beverage, the toy store for the kids and the gift shop for local art!
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Poor Richard's Restaurant
324 1/2 N Tejon StFamily-friendly, earth-friendly, some of the BEST single slice pizza ever! Check out Poor Richard's for food, the wine bar for a beverage, the toy store for the kids and the gift shop for local art!
Don't miss the salsa and margaritas at Hacienda Colorado. Sit upstairs on the patio for amazing views, or downstairs on the patio for summer concerts in the plaza. The food & fun NEVER disappoint!
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Hacienda Colorado
5246 N Nevada AveDon't miss the salsa and margaritas at Hacienda Colorado. Sit upstairs on the patio for amazing views, or downstairs on the patio for summer concerts in the plaza. The food & fun NEVER disappoint!
Dutch Bros is a local favorite! The staff are the BEST and the coffee is TO DIE FOR! Ask for a frequent buyer card, because you will go back...daily! If you're feeling adventurous order a "surprise."
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Dutch Bros
301 E Colorado AveDutch Bros is a local favorite! The staff are the BEST and the coffee is TO DIE FOR! Ask for a frequent buyer card, because you will go back...daily! If you're feeling adventurous order a "surprise."
If you are looking for good Chinese with fast delivery to the house, definitely call New Panda 2. We like the combination lo mein and sesame chicken!
New Panda 2
1625 N Union BlvdIf you are looking for good Chinese with fast delivery to the house, definitely call New Panda 2. We like the combination lo mein and sesame chicken!
Schlotzsky's is close and delicious sandwiches. It is not the quickest option (definitely not "fast food,"), but it's easy, yummy and they have amazing hot sauce! We buy it to take home!
Schlotzsky's
2381 N Academy BlvdSchlotzsky's is close and delicious sandwiches. It is not the quickest option (definitely not "fast food,"), but it's easy, yummy and they have amazing hot sauce! We buy it to take home!
Panino's Restaurant
604 N Tejon StLocal, family-owned. They are famous for the "panino!"
Featured on Diners and Dives, this local, family-owned business has the most amazing burgers!
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The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StFeatured on Diners and Dives, this local, family-owned business has the most amazing burgers!
The BEST green chili in town! Get a smothered burrito or a daily special! You will not be disappointed. This hole-in-the-wall restaurant is family-owned, so their hours vary and it's hard to find a seat. Plan to take it to go, and then if you get lucky you'll be able to snag a place in the tiny building, which you will probably share with another family. Line is usually out the door!
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El Taco Rey
330 Colorado AveThe BEST green chili in town! Get a smothered burrito or a daily special! You will not be disappointed. This hole-in-the-wall restaurant is family-owned, so their hours vary and it's hard to find a seat. Plan to take it to go, and then if you get lucky you'll be able to snag a place in the tiny building, which you will probably share with another family. Line is usually out the door!
Best quick Japanese restaurant. Family-friendly. We recommend you get the lunch or dinner special!
House of Yakitori
3338 Austin Bluffs PkwyBest quick Japanese restaurant. Family-friendly. We recommend you get the lunch or dinner special!
Killer breakfast! Locally owned, they are a local favorite. If you plan to go for Sunday brunch, you will have to wait, so plan ahead!
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Omelette Parlor
900 E Fillmore StKiller breakfast! Locally owned, they are a local favorite. If you plan to go for Sunday brunch, you will have to wait, so plan ahead!
Essentials
This brand new (opened 2014) neighborhood Walmart is great for groceries, deli, and necessities you may have forgotten. It's a hop, skip and a jump from the house.
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
1725 N Union BlvdThis brand new (opened 2014) neighborhood Walmart is great for groceries, deli, and necessities you may have forgotten. It's a hop, skip and a jump from the house.
Safeway Fuel Station
1101 N Circle DrGrocery store, close to the house, and they also have a gas station.
Parks & Nature
Hiking, biking, trails and climbing are AMAZING a Palmer Park. It's family-friendly, and has a HUGE play park for the kids. Be sure to stop by a play for a little while if you bring the kids with you! Dog park and ball fiends, with tons of grass to play in. In the summer there are often markets at the park as well.
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Parc Palmer
3344-3376 Paseo RdHiking, biking, trails and climbing are AMAZING a Palmer Park. It's family-friendly, and has a HUGE play park for the kids. Be sure to stop by a play for a little while if you bring the kids with you! Dog park and ball fiends, with tons of grass to play in. In the summer there are often markets at the park as well.
Trails, parks, great place to take the dogs and/or kids for a fun day outside!
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Monument Valley Park
170 W Cache La Poudre StTrails, parks, great place to take the dogs and/or kids for a fun day outside!
Garden of the Gods Road
Garden of the Gods Road
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdShopping
Local, family-owned business in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs! They travel around the world and Colorado to find the most amazing clothing, trinkets, jewelry and more!
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Terra Verde Boutique
208 N Tejon StLocal, family-owned business in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs! They travel around the world and Colorado to find the most amazing clothing, trinkets, jewelry and more!
Target
9670 Prominent PointDowntown
Old Colorado City
Manitou Springs
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to kick up your boots and go dancing! Be sure to check their concert schedule. Lots of big name artists come to perform here, so you may not be able to get in without tickets. Tons of fun on a regular night!
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Cowboys
25 N Tejon StGreat place to kick up your boots and go dancing! Be sure to check their concert schedule. Lots of big name artists come to perform here, so you may not be able to get in without tickets. Tons of fun on a regular night!
Everything Else
Great sledding hill in the summer. It's not huge, so better for little ones! We have sleds and some winter hats and gloves at the house for you! In the summer, when school it out, they have great playgrounds to play on as well! FREE FUN that you can walk to with the kids!
John J. Audubon Elementary School
2400 East Van Buren StreetGreat sledding hill in the summer. It's not huge, so better for little ones! We have sleds and some winter hats and gloves at the house for you! In the summer, when school it out, they have great playgrounds to play on as well! FREE FUN that you can walk to with the kids!
Another great sledding hill in the winter, for the little ones. There is also a park there! It is within walking distance of the house.
Wasson Park
Another great sledding hill in the winter, for the little ones. There is also a park there! It is within walking distance of the house.
Sightseeing
Cog Rail View
Cog Rail ViewMusée des Pionniers de Colorado Springs
215 S Tejon StThe OTC is near the house, and definitely a must-see while in Colorado Springs. The most elite athletes of our country come here to train in state-of-the-art facilities, at high-altitude. Take a tour, or visit the gift shop.
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaThe OTC is near the house, and definitely a must-see while in Colorado Springs. The most elite athletes of our country come here to train in state-of-the-art facilities, at high-altitude. Take a tour, or visit the gift shop.