As a Colorado Native, here are some of the places I'd recommend all visitors to see! From hikes to food, shops and everything in between!
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Food 🤤🥗🍕🌯🍦
ski/board🎿🏂❄️
Must Visit📍🗺️
Includes hiking/backpacking, sand boaring/sledding, swimming, horseback riding, amazing starlight views
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Includes a scenic drive, hiking, mountain biking, cabin rentals
Old Stage Road: 267 Reviews, Map - Colorado
An obvious place to visit. Includes hiking, bike riding, scenic drive, visitors center, photo ops, near Manitou Springs
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center in Colorado Springs
A family friendly mountain for first timers! Smaller and hard to get lost, great for any age to learn! ⛷️🏂❄️
Monarch Mountain
What a sight to see, a literal castle! 🏰 Built all by one man who recently passed away. May not be a fav if you are scared of heights but even from the ground it is tremendous.
Bishop Castle
Great place to be during the wildflower blooms! Super close to quite a few hikes, and a short ride from town. 🌷🏔️
One of the best zoos in the nation! With stunning views and a multitude of animals, all built into the side of gorgeous Cheyenne Mountain. This zoo has lots to offer for all guests. Easy to navigate and very interactive! You must give it a try on you...
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Colorado Springs, CO
Food 🤤🥗🍕🌯🍦
A Colorado Springs fav for the locals! Been open 70+ years! Fantastic sweet treat and fried foods!🍦🍔
BJ's Velvet Freez
THE BEST burger spot! Great service, Guy Fieri approved, and located in the heart of downtown COS!
Skirted Heifer
What a great local spot 🤩 great food, drinks and vibes for the crew!
O'Furry's
Located in the heart of Old Colorado City, this restaurant offers so many options and great drinks, as well as pool! 10/10 spot for anyone visiting!
Mother Muffs
The greatest spot for dog lovers! A place where your pup fits in and can order food as well! My husband and I take the girls here so often for food & fun!
Pub Dog Colorado
ski/board🎿🏂❄️
Very family friendly small resort. Easy to navigate for first timers and a great place to take lessons and learn! Also has food/drinks and outdoor tubing!
Ski Monarch Mountain - Salida, CO
Very fun resort! The runs spread all along the mountain and some go right down into town for easy access to food, drinks and lodging! Incredible views and snow in a stunning mountain town! ❄️ by far one of my favorite ski towns!
