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Colorado Springs has been our home for eight years now and we are still exploring this active city sitting under Pikes Peak, our famous Colorado 14er! Skip Denver and head here for adrenaline rushes in the outdoors, fabulous food and fabulous views. Did we mention we receive 300 days of sunshine? Plus, day trips for great hikes, the Royal Gorge, and more while skipping the drive on hectic Interstate 70.
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Things to do in Colorado Springs
Award winning Colorado springs zip lines over Seven Falls - 5 ziplines in one course
Here are our top five things to do with kids:
Garden of the Gods: Towering red rocks and nature trails make this the perfect natural playground from gorgeous sunrise to sunset. Photo ops with Pikes Peak in the background while you hunt for Kissing Camels, Balanced Rock and Siamese Twins.
Award-winning ziplines over Seven Falls, near the Broadmoor Hotel — ask me for a special promo code for 10% OFF the longest, highest, scariest zip lines I've ever ridden. Ask me about falconry, rock climbing and more.
Cog up and bike down Pikes Peak, America's Mountain — it's as hair-raising as it sounds, but I did it!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is ranked #Two Zoos in North America by USA Today. Feed giraffes face-to face, see grizzly bears up close, meet the hippo sisters and ride a ski lift for amazing views over the city.
Take a day trip to the Royal Gorge. You can ride a gondola across the canyon, walk the bridge, get your kicks on the Royal Rush Skycoaster, go whitewater rafting and more.
Places to eat & drink in Colorado Springs
Josh & John's makes the best homemade ice cream, right in Colorado Springs.
Skirted Heifer: Burger & bun options with choose-your-own toppings go with fries & frozen custard in funky digs.
Phantom Canyon Brewery: This three story brewery downtown housed in a historic building, features microbrews, delicious American fare and a billiards hall.
Urban Steam: My favorite breakfast and lunch spot, cleverly hidden downtown. Head here for excellent coffee, espresso, brunch and cocktails.
Walter's Pizza in Flying Horse, Bambino or Atomic Cowboy is perfect for feeding your crowd delicious pizza pies.
Coati Uprise Food Hall hosts a brewery, two unique bars and seven restaurant concepts, with a focus on arts and entertainment.
Red Leg Brewing Company: This veteran-owned & operated craft brewery offers a taproom with food trucks, just near Garden of the Gods.
The Golden Bee: This famous gastropub is forever at Broadmoor.
Crystal Park Cantina: homestyle Mexican dishes, local craft beers and margaritas served fresh in an old adobe-style house tucked away in a Manitou Springs neighborhood.
Josh & John's: With four locations, the best local homemade ice cream with flavors like Colorado Cookies & Cream, Salted Peanut Butter Cup and Purple Mountain Majesty. Unforgettable dairy-free options, too!
Need to know
Colorado Springs is a great destination for a week-long family vacation. Or stay for a few days while you acclimate to elevation before heading up to higher destinations in the Rocky Mountains. This active city is a win for everybody.
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