Outdoor Oasis Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Falcon
Quiet suburb located about 10 minutes from Colorado Springs
Food scene
Super fast made to order Mexican Food! My favorite Mexican restaurant! Ask for the mushroom salsa!
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Guadalajara Family Mexican Restaurant
7336 McLaughlin RdSuper fast made to order Mexican Food! My favorite Mexican restaurant! Ask for the mushroom salsa!
Fun lively sports environment! I provide coupons to Bubbas! Awesome burgers and pizza!
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Bubba's 33
5807 Constitution AveFun lively sports environment! I provide coupons to Bubbas! Awesome burgers and pizza!
The best German food in town! Very small and difficult to find. Make sure to check the hours because they aren’t always open! Run by a local German family!
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Uwe's German Restaurant
31 Iowa AveThe best German food in town! Very small and difficult to find. Make sure to check the hours because they aren’t always open! Run by a local German family!
Fantastic steak! Always on point! Plan to have to wait at least 30 minutes for a table.
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LongHorn Steakhouse
5707 Barnes RdFantastic steak! Always on point! Plan to have to wait at least 30 minutes for a table.
Small and affordable big breakfast! Look for the bright yellow house! Very very busy with locals. Only open until 2 pm.
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Sandy's Restaurant
6940 Space Village AveSmall and affordable big breakfast! Look for the bright yellow house! Very very busy with locals. Only open until 2 pm.
Colorado Mountain Brewery
1110 Interquest ParkwayExcellent Colorado food!
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
1140 Interquest PkwyExcellent comfort food!
Best Chinese food in the area! Quite a drive (about 1/2 hour) from my house.
Dragon King Chinese Restaurant
6867 Mesa Ridge PkwyBest Chinese food in the area! Quite a drive (about 1/2 hour) from my house.
Wonderful intimate and fun dining experience. Excellent fondue! A little expensive.
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The Melting Pot
30 E Pikes Peak AveWonderful intimate and fun dining experience. Excellent fondue! A little expensive.
Shopping
Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate BlvdThis mall is about 20 minutes from our home.
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyOutdoor shopping mall with premium stores.
Very large outdoor outlet mall. Premium brands at discounted prices. About an hour from my home.
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Outlets at Castle Rock
5050 Factory Shops BlvdVery large outdoor outlet mall. Premium brands at discounted prices. About an hour from my home.
Sightseeing
You can spend all day hiking the park, but you can also drive to all of the landmarks and see the park from the comfort of your car in about a 30 minute drive. The park is best at sunset for photo opportunities.
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Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
You can spend all day hiking the park, but you can also drive to all of the landmarks and see the park from the comfort of your car in about a 30 minute drive. The park is best at sunset for photo opportunities.
Amazing views even in winter when the falls are frozen. Option to climb stairs to the top of the waterfalls or take a quick walk through the cave and take an elevator ride to the top.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdAmazing views even in winter when the falls are frozen. Option to climb stairs to the top of the waterfalls or take a quick walk through the cave and take an elevator ride to the top.
Locals climb every day of the year and one of the main attractions for tourism. Plan to spend 3-5 hours climbing to the top and back down. Take water and frequent rest breaks.
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Manitou Incline
Locals climb every day of the year and one of the main attractions for tourism. Plan to spend 3-5 hours climbing to the top and back down. Take water and frequent rest breaks.
Absolutely breathtaking! (Even though it is under construction). Plan to spend 4-6 hours making it to the top. A shuttle will take you to the top weather permitting. Best to go first thing in the morning when there is less tourist traffic.
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Pikes Peak
Absolutely breathtaking! (Even though it is under construction). Plan to spend 4-6 hours making it to the top. A shuttle will take you to the top weather permitting. Best to go first thing in the morning when there is less tourist traffic.
One of the countries best zoos! Be prepared for a hike as the zoo is located on the side of the mountain and it is an uphill climb. Don’t forget to feed the giraffes!
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdOne of the countries best zoos! Be prepared for a hike as the zoo is located on the side of the mountain and it is an uphill climb. Don’t forget to feed the giraffes!
Amazing views! Can spend all day here zip lining and water rafting!
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Royal Gorge Bridge en Park
4218 Co Rd 3AAmazing views! Can spend all day here zip lining and water rafting!
Fun year round! The rides are for small kids. Best Christmas gift shop!
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North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwyFun year round! The rides are for small kids. Best Christmas gift shop!
Tours are given throughout the day!
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaTours are given throughout the day!
Fun and active outdoor laser tag in the Colorado elements! Reservations required!
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Battlefield Colorado
4925-B List DriveFun and active outdoor laser tag in the Colorado elements! Reservations required!
Bishop Castle
12705 Colorado 165Amazing historic castle!
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
This is an all day trip.
Nightlife
Bars, night clubs, breweries
Local brewery. They do NOT have food, but do have food trucks in the parking lot on the weekends.
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JAKs Brewing Company
11860 Stapleton DrLocal brewery. They do NOT have food, but do have food trucks in the parking lot on the weekends.
Wonderful country music venue. They always have live bands on the weekends and sometimes host larger big name concerts! Free dance lessons at 6 pm.
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The Whiskey Baron Dance Hall and Saloon
5781 N Academy BlvdWonderful country music venue. They always have live bands on the weekends and sometimes host larger big name concerts! Free dance lessons at 6 pm.
Great fun for families, kids, and adults! Bowling, laser tag, arcade, full bar and full restaurant. I provide coupons to The Summit! Located about 25 minutes from my house.
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The Summit Interquest
1180 Interquest PkwyGreat fun for families, kids, and adults! Bowling, laser tag, arcade, full bar and full restaurant. I provide coupons to The Summit! Located about 25 minutes from my house.
Tejon Street
Tejon Street4-5 blocks of multiple restaurants and bars.
Brand new Movie Theater with awesome decor, full service bar and restaurant and games. A little bit pricey.
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RoadHouse Cinemas | Colorado Springs
3030 N Nevada AveBrand new Movie Theater with awesome decor, full service bar and restaurant and games. A little bit pricey.