Valerie’s guidebook - In the shadow of Pikes Peak

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Valerie’s guidebook - In the shadow of Pikes Peak

Sightseeing

1 mile from the apt. The country's largest city park. Mt Cutler pictured here offers a fun 1 mile hike up and outstanding views. Picnic creek side or hike the many trails in the park.
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Parcul North Cheyenne Cañon
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd
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1 mile from the apt. The country's largest city park. Mt Cutler pictured here offers a fun 1 mile hike up and outstanding views. Picnic creek side or hike the many trails in the park.
Mountain bike and hiking trails galore! I hike here nearly every day and never get bored.
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Stratton Open Space
1504 Ridgeway Ave
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Mountain bike and hiking trails galore! I hike here nearly every day and never get bored.
What a drive!! Pikes Peak is not to be missed. You can see all the way to Kansas on a clear day and appreciate why "America the Beautiful" was written while gazing at this mountain.
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Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak Hwy
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What a drive!! Pikes Peak is not to be missed. You can see all the way to Kansas on a clear day and appreciate why "America the Beautiful" was written while gazing at this mountain.
This is a new museum. I hear it's great.
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Muzeul Olimpic și Paralimpic al Statelor Unite
200 S Sierra Madre St
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This is a new museum. I hear it's great.
A really nice free museum of local history and art.
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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon St
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A really nice free museum of local history and art.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St
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Go on line to see about what is open and entry requirements.
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United States Air Force Academy
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Go on line to see about what is open and entry requirements.
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Colorado College
14 E Cache La Poudre St
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A locally owned bookstore. Only 1 mile away
Books For You
1737 S 8th St
A locally owned bookstore. Only 1 mile away
Fishing gear and guides and non-motorized water sport rentals.
Angler's Covey
295 S 21st St
Fishing gear and guides and non-motorized water sport rentals.
The oldest golf course West of the Mississippi. City owned. reserve tee times at https://foreupsoftware.com/index.php/booking/index/19459#/
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Patty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola St
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The oldest golf course West of the Mississippi. City owned. reserve tee times at https://foreupsoftware.com/index.php/booking/index/19459#/
If you like zoos this one is a must see!
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
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If you like zoos this one is a must see!
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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Not the music venue. This is a wonderful place for a hike
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High St
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Not the music venue. This is a wonderful place for a hike

Food scene

5 star resort with great restaurants. I like Del Lago - Italian. Enjoy this beautiful space over brunch or dinner without the $350+/night lodging cost.
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The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave
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5 star resort with great restaurants. I like Del Lago - Italian. Enjoy this beautiful space over brunch or dinner without the $350+/night lodging cost.
At the old Ivywild School. A great place to hang out for a drink and a bite. Bristol beer started right here in Cheyenne Canyon. Our local favorite.
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Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave
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At the old Ivywild School. A great place to hang out for a drink and a bite. Bristol beer started right here in Cheyenne Canyon. Our local favorite.
Locally owned Italian fare. Good family place.
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Panino's Westside
1721 S 8th St
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Locally owned Italian fare. Good family place.
Love this place! Good food and craft cocktails in a darling setting.
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Shuga's
702 S Cascade Ave
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Love this place! Good food and craft cocktails in a darling setting.
Enjoy breakfast or a snack and cocktail when you visit N Cheyenne Canyon. Or take a 15 walk there from the Apt.
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Sacred Ground Cafe
1801 Cheyenne Blvd
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Enjoy breakfast or a snack and cocktail when you visit N Cheyenne Canyon. Or take a 15 walk there from the Apt.
In the old Ivywild School building.
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Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade Ave
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In the old Ivywild School building.
For when you need a diner style breakfast.
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Omelets Etc
1616 S 8th St
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For when you need a diner style breakfast.
The local dive bar. Fried Chicken Wednesday nights. Ge there early because it sells out.
The Point Bar and Grill
1545 S 8th St
The local dive bar. Fried Chicken Wednesday nights. Ge there early because it sells out.
Fine dining with gracious service. A favorite for a chic but casual night out.
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Walter's Bistro
146 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
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Fine dining with gracious service. A favorite for a chic but casual night out.
My hands down fav. for Mexican carry out. The carnitas platter is excellent. The soft chicken tacos - yummy!
Taco Express
5850 Tutt Blvd
My hands down fav. for Mexican carry out. The carnitas platter is excellent. The soft chicken tacos - yummy!

Neighborhoods

Tons of restaurants, cute shops, a great day visit strolling the streets.
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Downtown
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Tons of restaurants, cute shops, a great day visit strolling the streets.
This is not the right picture. But OCC is a fun historic neighborhood for a day walking about,visiting shops for tourist trinkets, having ice cream or cocktails.
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Old Colorado City
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This is not the right picture. But OCC is a fun historic neighborhood for a day walking about,visiting shops for tourist trinkets, having ice cream or cocktails.
Gotta go to Manitou. Take the kids for an evening at the Penny Arcade.
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Manitou Springs
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Gotta go to Manitou. Take the kids for an evening at the Penny Arcade.

City/town information

Historic town about 45 minutes away. Casinos.
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Cripple Creek
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Historic town about 45 minutes away. Casinos.

Sugestii despre oraș

Deplasarea și accesul

a bus stop on my corner and bikes for your use.

Everything in Colo Spgs is a 20 minute drive away max. You can ride the bus downtown or take one of my bikes.
Deplasarea și accesul

Hiking trails

In the apt. we have several maps and hiking trail guides for your enjoyment. Don't get lost! :)