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The 6 Must-See Attractions Around Colorado Springs

February 27, 2017 by Randy Robinson Leave a Comment

 

Pikes Peak

The most visible and looming attraction in Colorado Springs is Pikes Peak, one of the tallest peaks along the Rocky Mountains. Visitors can choose from three options to get to the top: they can hike it (an all-day affair), drive on the mountain’s winding road (about an hour-long trip), or they can take the Cog Railway in Manitou Springs.

At the top of Pikes Peak, visitors can pop in to the visitor’s center. From the outside, the view is breathtaking, especially at the backside of the peak where the Rockies appear rather sublime and alien compared to the side facing the Springs. Five states are visible from the peak, and the city of Denver looks as if it were just a stone’s throw away.

Garden of the Gods

A park with prehistoric rock formations jutting out of the earth at all angles, Garden of the Gods has inspired writers, artists, musicians, athletes, and photographers for centuries. Roads lead throughout the park, with multiple pull-off sites to take pictures or even start a hike. Licensed climbers may scale up to landmarks like Kissing Camels, though every visitor should swing by Balancing Rock before heading out.

Gold Camp Road

Gold Camp Road was paved across the mountains, ultimately leading into the Rockies for camping, fishing, hiking, and more. Over the years, it’s become Colorado Springs’ “lover’s lane,” as it overlooks the entire city from an elevated vantage point. During the day, viewers can see far off into the distance, beyond the city limits and into the empty Colorado prairies. At night, Gold Camp reveals a Springs that resembles a sea of gold lights. If you’re into spooky stuff, supposedly the road is haunted, too.

Painted Mines Interpretive Park

Located near the town of Calhoun, about 30 minutes east of Colorado Springs, sit the Painted Mines. This rock formation is composed of smooth sandstone shapes of varying colors, resembling a light coat of rainbow over the rocks. Feel free to climb around the formations, or explore the cavernous pockets hidden throughout the park.

If you do hit up the Painted Mines, be sure to bring your own drinks and snacks. There’s no visitors center there like you’d find at most other parks in the Springs.

The Incline / Barr Trail

If you’re in decent shape, consider conquering the Incline. Originally a path for traintracks, the Incline has since been refurbished into a hiking trail with steps going up the mountain for over an entire mile. Making the journey from base to top feels a lot like climbing to the top of a temple to meet a wise old monk. After hitting the top, be sure to take Barr Trail on the way back down.

Seven Falls

Although water falls can be found all throughout the Cheyenne Mountain area, Seven Falls is the most spectacular water fall system in the area. There’s a fee for admittance, but the sheer size of Seven Falls is enough to make anyone marvel at its sight. If you make a night visit, a multicolored array of lights illuminates the falls, creating a surreal landscape of mountain and rushing water.

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The 5 Best Coffee Shops in Colorado Springs

February 27, 2017 by Randy Robinson Leave a Comment

 

In Colorado, you’ll find a coffee shop on practically every street corner. The trick is finding that cafe with the perfect balance of atmosphere, bonus goodies, and, of course, amazing coffee. This guide includes coffee shops that hit all three criteria, ensuring a total experience on top of a guaranteed morning rush. Additionally, these shops are specific to Colorado Springs; you won’t find them anywhere else.

 

5 Best Coffee Shops in Colorado Springs

Urban Steam

Urban Steam is a great place to let off some post-workday steam or to just chillax any day of the week. They’re equal parts coffee bar and liquor bar, and if you’re feeling up to it, try one of their whiskeys with that cup o’ joe. If the whiskey works up an appetite, they’ve got some of the coolest waffle combos in the city, and their late-night menu offers healthier options to the stuff you’d find at most bar-time establishments.

 

5 Best Coffee Shops in Colorado Springs

Peak Place

If whiskey isn’t your cup of tea, then how about wine? Peak Place has two locations (well, technically three, but two of them are adjacent to one another) in the Springs, and they serve wines from around the world as well as over three dozen Colorado microbrews. Oh yeah, the coffee is really excellent at this swanky, classy roast house, too.

Agia Sophia

For many coffee lovers, curling up with a good book and a hot cup o’ joe is the ultimate form of relaxation. Agia Sophia looks more like a small library stowing away in a classical Russian home than it does a coffee shop, with plush sofas, wooden desks, and shelves filled with books of all kinds.

STIR

With the TV show Twin Peaks making a comeback, fresh pie will be the meme of the year. STIR bakes an assortment of their own in-house pies, so treat yourself to a slice of rich delectability with that steamy mug. Their location sits just on the outskirts of the downtown area, so if you want to escape the busy movement of the business district while accompanied by local art and music, swing by.

 

5 Best Coffee Shops in Colorado Springs

Jives Coffee Lounge

The epitome of the “cool” coffee spot, Jives has two locations in Colorado Springs. Both host laid-back settings and cater to a college crowd, but free wi-fi, good music, and endless opportunities for stimulating conversation make it an excellent place for folks of all ages. In terms of food, you’ll find the usual cafe fare here, but their service and quality is unmatched in the Springs area.

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Top 6 Restaurants in Colorado Springs

January 23, 2017 by Randy Robinson Leave a Comment

If you’re visiting Colorado, you should consider making Colorado Springs one of your stops. A relatively conservative town with a strong military and religious presence, the city is also home to a number of exquisite ethnic and domestic dining spots, hidden away in the quiet corners of “The Springs.”

Most of these restaurants are exclusive to Colorado Springs; others may have chains, but only in Colorado. These establishments were selected on two criteria: they serve up creative, delicious dishes and they provide ample environmental ambiance for a totally gratifying experience.

 

 

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Golden Flame Hot Wings

gfwings.com

5865 Stetson Hills Blvd #120

(719) 570-9464

Unlike most restaurants, finger licking is encouraged at Golden Flame, as every wing gets slathered in a variety of sauces blended for every palette, from lightly mild to a blaze of sweet, sweaty regret. Like most wing spots, Golden Flame has a Wing Eating Challenge, except theirs is based on the diner’s speed over stomach capacity: if you can eat 14 wings in 90 seconds, you’ll be immortalized on their “Wall of Flame.”

 

 

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Silver Pond

www.bestsilverpondchinese.com

6523 N Academy Blvd

(719) 594-9343

Silver Pond goes above and beyond cliché Chinese culinary artistry and offers up truly unique dishes you won’t find anywhere else. Ever had shrimp in a strawberry sauce? How about egg rolls stuffed with jalapenos? They’re also one of the few Chinese joints in town with a wide selection of vegetarian and gluten-free options.

 

 

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Uchenna

uchennaalive.com

2501 W Colorado Ave #105

(719) 634-5070

Colorado Springs’ only Ethiopian restaurant comes with an added bonus: you can eat your entire meal with your hands, as it’s traditionally done back in Ethiopia. Dishes are designed to be mixed and rolled into fresh flat breads, so every meal can potentially be customized to each diner’s tastes. If it’s your first time at an Ethiopian spot, try the lamb – you won’t be disappointed.

 

 

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Fujiyama

fujiyamasushi.com

22 S. Tejon St.

(719) 630-1167

Fujiyama’s sushi in downtown Colorado Springs fuses the best parts of Japanese tradition with modern-day twists. The originator of the Heart Attack Roll (an oft-imitated-but-never-duplicated crab roll stuffed inside a giant fried jalapeno), Fujiyama specializes in hand crafting new sushi combos to surprise even the most seasoned taste buds. If you prefer your meat cooked, there’s hibachi available, too, with pattering chefs and slick knife tricks.

 

 

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Shinsadong

3845 E Pikes Peak Ave

(719) 638-2695

Korean food is all the craze these days, with choices between the insanely popular BBQ kalbi ribs all the way to incredibly healthy raw vegetable dishes. Shinsadong, located near the Citadel Mall, serves up some of the most authentic Korean grub available in Colorado – and at affordable prices, to boot. For true koreaboos, you may even catch your favorite K-drama playing in the background on the restaurant’s big-screen TV.
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Mountain Shadows Restaurant

www.mtnshadowsrestaurant.com

2223 Colorado Ave.
(719) 633-2122

If you’ve got a hankering from home-style breakfast, drop in to Mountain Shadows. And while you’re there, grab one of their massive cinnamon rolls, so massive you need a knife, a fork, and a shovel to eat it properly. Old Colorado City’s favorite old-fashioned eatery is hosted in an antique home with plenty of plastic ’70s and ’80s decor, just to add a smidgen more to that retro feel.

 

 

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The 6 Best Bars/Clubs in Colorado Springs

January 23, 2017 by Randy Robinson Leave a Comment

If you’re swinging through Colorado via Colorado Cannabis Tours, then you’re old enough to get toasty on some fine liquor, too.

 

Colorado Springs, the second-largest city in the Centennial State, has more than its fair share of bars, clubs, and other 21+ venues for getting your drank on. Each of these businesses is specific to Colorado Springs, so you’ll only get to experience them if you visit here!

 

 

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Shuga’s

shugas.com

702 S Cascade Ave.

(719) 328-1412

Shuga’s is an intimate hang-out located just on the periphery of Colorado Springs’ downtown area. Known for some amazing mix drinks, including their famous mojitos, they also offer exotic-yet-affordable food-fare such as Spicy Brazilian Shrimp Soup (one of their most popular items); mac-n-cheese served with jalapenos, bacon, and creamy gouda cheese; and the aptly-named Mr. Sunny Funny Happy Goodtime breakfast sandwich, packed with fried eggs, applewood smoked bacon, and goat cheese.

 

 

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Jose Muldoon’s

www.josemuldoons.com

222 N. Tejon St.

(719) 636-2311

Tequila, tequila, tequila! Located smack-dab in the middle of downtown, Jose Muldoon’s has a homey yet hoppin atmosphere, perfect for sharing shots of everyone’s favorite cactus-based spirit. They’ve also got some excellent Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes to accompany the munchies you may get from your boozing – or bonging.

 

 

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Phantom Canyon

www.phantomcanyon.com

2 E Pikes Peak Ave.

(719) 635-2800

Phantom Canyon Brewing hosts three stories with dining, a huge bar, and multiple pool tables to shark – er, show off – your billiard skills. There’s more beer here than you can count on your fingers and toes, and many flavors come exclusively from Phantom Canyon’s in-house brewing operation.

 

 

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V-Bar

https://www.facebook.com/vbarcs/

19 E Kiowa St.

(719) 635-9599

Looking to sip fancy cocktails in a dimly lit, New-York-styled martini bar? V-Bar is the spot, and they’ll customize your martinis exactly the way you want it, including but not limited to filling a dirty martini half-way with rich olive juice. The Springs’ longest-standing bar hosts an All You Can Drink Night for $10 every Thursday, too.

 

 

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Blue Star

www.thebluestar.net

1645 S Tejon St

(719) 632-1086

For a more upscale, cultured affair, swing by the Blue Star. Hidden away just off S. Tejon Street, Blue Star features valet parking, which is to be expected at a four-star establishment. Inside, you’ll find an assortment of wines, high-end beers, and microbrews to accompany a variety of gourmet dishes including duck, lamb, and some of the primest cuts of steak available in the area. But they’re best known for their tapas, in the event you wanted to dine on something a bit lighter.

 

 

Smiling Toad

Smiling Toad Brewery

smilingtoadbrewery.com

1757 S 8th St #100

(719) 418-2936

Self-described as Colorado Springs’ “homey” brewery, this no-frills, laid-back bar is perfect for visitors seeking a chill place to sip some hand-crafted beers. If you’ve been here before, swing by again, because their featured “Brews” switch out every week. That’s because they brew in smaller batches than most breweries, ensuring quality and exclusivity each time.

 

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