At the base of Pikes Peak, America's most famous mountain, lies the great little town of Manitou Springs. "Manitou" is a Native American word for "Spirit." Manitou Springs is on the National Register of Historic Districts.

 

Nine named mineral springs throughout town are fed by the snows of Pikes Peak. Long before white men traveled here, Indian natives considered this area sacred ground.

Manitou Springs is located 65 Miles south of Denver and 4 miles west of Colorado Springs. Aircraft connections can be made at Colorado Springs Airport or Denver International Airport
 

 

Although many visitors come to Manitou Springs to see Pikes Peak, they are surprised at the beauty of this town. Whether its hiking, exploring, shopping, touring the historical district, dining, drinking from the springs, or just having some fun, the options are endless in Manitou Springs. You will want to come back again and again!

Since 1891, The Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway has taken passengers to the 14,110 foot summit of Pikes Peak. The round trip lasts for 3 hours and 10 minutes. You must return on the same train that you went up on.

Manitou Springs CO Climate and Temperature.

Manitou Springs CO climate is cool during the summer time with an average of 248 sunny days per year. July has the high temperatures at 71 degrees while the January low is about 7 degrees. The area gets 14 inches of rain per year with measurable precipitation during 103 days. Snowfall is 141 inches.

Manitou Springs CO Shopping

You will find all kinds of shopping bargains along Manitou Avenue. Choose from antiques such as the Antique Bazaar to the Western Shop for western flavor gifts. For large shopping malls, Colorado Springs has just about everything you might need. One of the popular shopping malls is Cheyenne Mountain Shopping Center.

Nearby Golf Courses

Patty Jewett Golf Course, 90 E. Espanola St, Colorado Springs, 9 holes (Municipal) - 719-385-6950

Valley Hi Golf Course, 610 S. Chelton Rd, Colorado Springs, 18 holes (Municipal) - 719-385-6911
 

Want to eat some good food?

The Keg Bar & Grill
730 Manitou Ave - 719-685-9531
Excellent atmosphere. The Berry Salad was great. You will want to go back!.

Fountain Creek Cabin
409 Washington Ave., Manitou Springs - 719-962-3485
Beautiful hillside cabin overlooking Manitou Springs. Sleeps 4

 

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 Visitors Since 8/09/2007