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49 Best and Fun Things To Do In Manitou Springs, Colorado


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Due to its abundance of mineral springs, countless local artists, revitalizing dry air, azure skies, and a good location, Manitou Springs is one of the favorite places in the United States.

It might be the mountain air, the friendly community, the fresh mineral springs, or the open-air dining, but no one can deny the rejuvenating effects of Manitou Springs. Residents are immensely grateful to those who shop for Manitou-made crafts and support the places and experiences that define the dynamic community. This quirky mountain town offers a myriad of exciting activities for children and adults alike, with charming inns to rest your head and delicious local cuisine to fill your belly.

Experience the refreshing mountain breezy and mountain adventures that make Manitou Springs a one-of-a-kind destination. The list below highlights some of the best attractions Manitou Springs, Colorado, has to offer.

The 49 Most Popular Things To Do In Manitou Springs, Colorado

49. Midland Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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48. Pikes Peak Greenway Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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47. New Santa Fe Regional Trail

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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46. Midnight Falls

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: Colorado Springs CO

45. Rocky Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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44. Ruxton Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

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Location: Cascade CO

43. Silver Cascade Falls

4.4 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

42. Mount Buckhorn

4.8 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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41. Williams Canyon

4.9 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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40. Mount Manitou

4.9 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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39. Cameron Cone

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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38. Green Horse Gallery

4.5 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Location: 729 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 0636

Web Address:   http://greenhorsegallery.com/

37. UpaDowna

4.8 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

Location: 335 Manitou Ave #5 Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 429 9006

Web Address:   http://upadowna.org/

36. Steamboat Rock

4.5 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

Location: Garden Dr Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 634 6666

35. Mays Peak

4.5 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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34. Kineo Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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33. Cheyenne Spring

4.7 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: 38 859007  918296 2130 Southgate Road Colorado Springs CO

Web Address:   http://manitoumineralsprings.org/cheyenne-spring.html

32. Ute Pass Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: Manitou Springs CO

31. Columbine Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (51 reviews)

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Location: S Cheyenne Canyon Road Colorado Springs CO

30. Lantern Tour

5.0 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

Location: 100 Cave of the Winds Road Manitou Springs CO

Web Address:   https://caveofthewinds.com/cave-tours/

29. Iron Spring

4.6 ★★★★★ (70 reviews)

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Location: Manitou Springs CO

Web Address:   http://manitoumineralsprings.org/

28. Chavez Gallery-Magic Mirror Gallery

4.9 ★★★★★ (83 reviews)

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Location: 215 Elk Path Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 963 6925

Web Address:   http://chavezartgallery.com/

27. Manitou Incline – Reservations are Required

4.9 ★★★★★ (104 reviews)

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Location: Manitou Springs CO

Web Address:   https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/manitou-incline

26. Paul Intemann Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (105 reviews)

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Location: 422 New York Ave Manitou Springs CO

Web Address:   http://intemanntrail.com/

25. Commonwheel Artists Co-op

4.8 ★★★★★ (110 reviews)

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Location: 102 Canon Ave Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 1008

Web Address:   http://commonwheel.com/

24. Wheeler Spring

4.8 ★★★★★ (115 reviews)

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Location: 25 Park Ave #1 Manitou Springs CO

Web Address:   http://manitoumineralsprings.org/

23. Schryver Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (163 reviews)

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Location: 300 Garden of the Gods Pl Manitou Springs CO

Web Address:   http://manitouspringsgov.com/facilities/facility/details/schryver-park-4

22. Shoshone Spring

4.7 ★★★★★ (204 reviews)

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Location: 902 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 5089

Web Address:   http://manitoumineralsprings.org/shoshone-spring.html

21. Seven Minute Spring

4.7 ★★★★★ (208 reviews)

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Location: 422 Washington Ave Manitou Springs CO

Web Address:   http://manitoumineralsprings.org/7-minute-spring.html

20. Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO

4.6 ★★★★★ (220 reviews)

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Location: 502 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 5481

Web Address:   http://manitouspringsgov.com/

19. Manitou Winery

4.3 ★★★★☆ (232 reviews)

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Location: 934 Manitou Ave STE 108 Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 1030

Web Address:   http://winerymsprings.com/

18. Captain Jacks Trail Head Parking Lot (Trail)

4.7 ★★★★★ (233 reviews)

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Location: 2827 Gold Camp Road Colorado Springs CO

17. Helen Hunt Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ (471 reviews)

16. Mt Cutler and Muscoco Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (499 reviews)

Location: N Cheyenne Canyon Road Colorado Springs CO

Tel:  719 385 6086

Web Address:   http://cheyennecanon.org/trails-in-north-canon-park/

15. Section 16 Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (543 reviews)

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Location: Gold Camp Road Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 5089

Web Address:   http://manitousprings.org/

14. Seven Bridges Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (801 reviews)

Location: N Cheyenne Canyon Road Colorado Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 5089

13. High Point Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ (867 reviews)

Location: 647 Ridge Road Colorado Springs CO

Web Address:   https://gardenofthegodscolorado.com/garden-of-the-gods-directions/

12. Arcade Amusements Inc.

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,469 reviews)

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Location: 930 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 9815

11. Balanced Rock

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,355 reviews)

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Location: Garden Dr Colorado Springs CO

10. North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,831 reviews)

Location: 5050 Pikes Peak Hwy Cascade CO

Tel:  719 684 9432

Web Address:   http://northpolecolorado.com/

9. Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (5,797 reviews)

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Location: 5089 Pikes Peak Hwy Cascade CO

Tel:  719 385 7325

Web Address:   http://pikespeakcolorado.com/

Our Top picks

8. Manitou Springs Heritage Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

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Location: 517 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 1454

Web Address:   http://manitouspringsheritagecenter.org/

7. Rainbow Falls

4.4 ★★★★☆ (807 reviews)

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Location: US 24 Cascade CO

Tel:  719 520 7529

Web Address:   https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/parks-and-recreation/rainbow-falls-historic-site/

6. Miramont Castle Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,266 reviews)

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Location: 9 Capitol Hill Ave Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 1011

Web Address:   http://miramontcastle.org/

5. Manitou Springs Penny Arcade

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,944 reviews)

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Location: 930 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 9815

Web Address:   https://weknowcolorado.com/penny-arcade/

4. Garden of the Gods Trading Post

4.7 ★★★★★ (5,202 reviews)

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Location: Garden of the Gods Park 324 Beckers Ln side Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 9045

Web Address:   http://gardenofthegodstradingpost.com/

3. Red Rock Canyon Open Space

4.8 ★★★★★ (5,749 reviews)

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Location: 3550 W High Street Colorado Springs CO

Tel:  719 385 5940

Web Address:   https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/

2. Manitou Cliff Dwellings

4.4 ★★★★☆ (6,921 reviews)

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Location: 10 Cliff Road Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 5242

Web Address:   http://cliffdwellingsmuseum.com/

1. Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (10,904 reviews)

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Location: 100 Cave of the Winds Road Manitou Springs CO

Tel:  719 685 5444

Web Address:   http://caveofthewinds.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Manitou Springs, Colorado! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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