Manitou Springs…what a quaint little town! I had no idea this gem was hidden just next to Colorado Springs. There is so much culture, history and beauty in this town. Here are my ten most favorite parts of Manitou Springs:
1. Play at the historic Penny Arcade.
I love Skeeball!!
Compete with your friends and family in Horse Racing!
There are some really OLD and unique games! 
Flying airplanes like his Poppy!
2. Taste the healing mineral water.
3. Hike Rainbow Falls
4. Climb the Incline
- A mile high staircase up the side of Cheyenne mountain. Or you can bail out at the halfway point for a pretty walk back down.
- Gorgeous views at the top! (Well, that’s what I’ve been told by my husband, I’m not sure I’m tough enough to hike all the way to to the top! Honestly, my legs hurt just thinking about it.)
- Manitou Incline
5. Drive to the top of Pikes Peak
This drive is magnificent! Breathtaking … fantastic! You must take the drive to the top of America’s Mountain at least once in your lifetime. Thankfully, my husband drove so I could just enjoy every mile. I recommend visiting in the summer time – the Peak gets COLD! And bring LOTS of water – elevation sickness is a real thing. Add this drive to your Bucket List!
6. Get a treat
- Patsy’s is a 100 year old snack shop. Try something from there or one of the other fantastic coffee and ice cream shops around town!
7. Shop
- Find all kinds of unique treasures at the stores and antique shops throughout down. I like the TEN SPOT where everything is $10 or less.
- https://manitousprings.org/category/shopping/
8. Soak in the warm mineral water at the Sunwater Spa.
9. Visit the Cliff Dwellings
“Is this where the Cliff Dwellers watched movies?” Asked by my 4 year old.
10. Eat
- Try some delicious thin crust pizza at Hell’s Kitchen, great Mexican food at Crystal Park Cantina, or have wine and dinner at Wines of Colorado! Or plan a evening at Briarhurst Manor – an old mansion turned restaurant that Theodore Roosevelt once visited!
Don’t forget to take a souvenir home with you! Grab a copy of my Pikes Peak Children’s book. All artwork is painted by a local artist. Click here to purchase a signed copy!
What’s your favorite thing about Manitou?
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2 Comments
Corey
October 14, 2017 at 12:09 amKathryn, I love that the Manitou Arcade is number 1 on your list! I love it there : ) So unique and fun! You’ve listed all the best things already so I’ll add a #11: Grab a drink on the verandah at The Cliff House. Gorgeous and relaxing. Perfect for a date night)!
Kathryn
October 14, 2017 at 3:00 amCan’t WAIT to do that! IT’s on my bucket list.