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Manitou Springs, Colorado
Manitou Springs, Colorado is a quaint mountain town just six miles west of downtown Colorado Springs. The area offers a variety of unique shopping, dining, outdoor activities, attractions, festivals & events and many other things to do that are sure to please the entire family.
The Historic Downtown Manitou Springs is an artist’s enclave featuring time-honored art galleries, street performers, creek-side restaurants and boutique stores. Enjoy a free concert at the town’s central Soda Springs Park, or take the kids fishing at Schryver Park, a shady oasis with an indoor pool, picnic area and stocked pond. Learn more about the History of Manitou Springs.
TOP 5 REASONS TO VISIT MANITOU SPRINGS
- Manitou Incline - Do you have what it takes? Test your endurance on this extreme hike.
- Manitou Springs Mineral Springs - Taste test the 8 different mineral springs that once were thought to have healing powers.
- Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Other Fun Events - Manitou Springs is known for their wacky and outside-the-box events.
- The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cog Railway - The highest cog railway in the world takes you to the summit of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.
- Area Shops & Local Restaurants - Manitou Springs is full of boutiques and delicious local eateries.
MANITOU SPRINGS FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Watch the fruitcakes fly at the annual fruitcake toss and cheer on your favorite team at the annual coffins race! Manitou Springs is well-known for their quirky and unique events that are fun for the entire family.
MANITOU SPRINGS THINGS TO DO
Located at the base of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Manitou Springs is abundant with fun attractions and activities like the Manitou Cliff Dwellings and Miramont Castle Museum. Ride a zipline over a canyon, watch a hilarious show while enjoying a tasty dinner or shop in Colorado's largest art gallery. Looking to be outdoors? There are plenty of hiking trails in Manitou Springs
MANITOU SPRINGS RESTAURANTS
Manitou Springs is a foodie's favorite. It offers a variety of flavors including true Colorado cuisine, fondu, gluten-free bakeries and much more. Can't decide? Try a food tour that will take you to a number of the Manitou Springs restaurants while giving you a historic overview of the quaint mountain town.
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