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Welcome to the only Colorado Springs guide that matters.
Our cultural crib sheet for Colorado Springs.
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Don't speak Springs? The Indy's humor columnist can help
You're new here and you have a lot of questions.
Primer
Your one-stop shop for local tourist traps and other places to spend cash.
Plus: Insider traffic tips and feisty giraffes eating a child's head!
The long way home
Knowing all the east-west choices can be a stress-reliever
Some tips for crossing town.
Magazines
Some publications on local style and sports
B&Bs
Comfortable lodging and historic buildings, even here
Green chile love sauce
Even if it's not in your blood, you'll want this local delicacy in your mouth
Two choices for most excellent "chile verde."
Eats: Part I
The Springs has one of the best restaurant selections for a city its size. Here are 150 or so to whet your appetite
Barbecue, Chinese, fondue, gourmet and more.
Eats: Part II
Italian, Mexican/Tex-Mex, Sushi and town staples.
Coffee & tea
Cafés and roasters for every neighborhood
Gold standards
Five local legacy restaurants really do make it like mom (or dad, or both) used to
Who's made it to the half-century mark and how they did it.
Pizza
A hit list of local dine-in or carry-out businesses
Grub gone wild
Break free from the checkout line and let a local farmer feed you this
Community-supported agriculture in the region.
Alco-haul
Imaginative brewers are bubbling up all over the Springs
Craft breweries of Colorado Springs
Nightlife
Bars, clubs, bands, plays, movies, drugs (oh wait, not drugs) ...
There’s always something to enjoy in the city that never sleeps. Except, you know, when it’s asleep …
Bring the noise
Nine area acts to keep your eye on
12 Months to Live
Just try to find another mid-size city with this many rodeos
Daylife: Part I
Word has it that weekends actually have daylight hours. If yours do, here are some artistic ways to spend them
The visual arts scene, from gallery to museum to restaurant and beyond.
Daylife: Part II
Museums, book stores and churches.
Wearing your art
Tattoo parlors offer art on the body and the wall
See and be seen
Monthly art walks, to prove you're cultured
Out to eat
Art galleries and restaurants
Beyond decor
A slice of the artistic Springs life
Getting involved
Art clubs, classes and centers
Give them credit
Here are nine lesser-known local options for investing in U
When was the last time you said to yourself, "Oh, those Remington kids"?
Peaked interest
A rescue guru explains how to avoid calling him from the side of 'America's Mountain'
Preparation will save your life (and your wallet).
Phys Ed
Where and how to keep fit and full of fresh air in this big backyard we call home
Sports complexes, golf courses and gardening centers.
Dog parks
If you follow leash laws, some sites for free-range fun
Youth only: general
Intermurals and camps for sporty kids
Disc golf & ultimate frisbee
Courses and organizations
Mountain biking
Trails for all levels and where to find them
Snow sports
It's not surprising that we've come up with many ways to play in the snow
Happy places
Trek outside and experience the Springs' natural havens
Open spaces and city parks.
Health clubs, yoga & Pilates studios
For getting fit indoors
Family fun centers
Exercise with video games and ball pits
Save, yourself
Whether you’ve got tires or Toshibas, someone will take your junk
Where to go and who to call to properly recycle and trash the big stuff.
Resources
We hope you won’t need them, but we’re glad they’re here
Crisis centers, shelters, food banks and government services.
Feeling blue?
Or red? Or just civically minded? Put on your helmet and get involved
Much of the conservative-dominated populace feels neither trust nor goodwill for our local governments.
Popular Events
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Warren Miller's Dynasty @ Pikes Peak Center
- Fri., Nov. 20, 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 21, 6 & 9 p.m.
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Give Peas a Chance! Drive @ The Liberal Store
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Adam's Mountain Holiday Bazaar @ Adam's Mountain Café
- Mon., Nov. 30, 3-8 p.m.
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The Dark Crystal @ Manitou Springs Public Library
- Sat., Nov. 28, 2 p.m.
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The Ten Tenors @ Arnold Hall Theatre
- Fri., Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.
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Top Viewed Locations
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Taste of Jerusalem Café
- Downtown 15 E. Bijou St.
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Heart of Jerusalem Café
- Central 4587 Austin Bluffs Pkwy.
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