The Tonsorialist

The Springs

June 07, 2024
Here are some of our favorite places to visit around Manitou Springs, CO.

Lodging.Town-N-Country Cottages. Better call way ahead to make reservations.

Restaurants.Rudy's BBQ - Love their turkey!Fargo's Pizza -Drinks and salads are expensive and some people aren't fond of the pizza but we love it for the experience!Leon Gessi NY Pizza - Not a fancy place but it's proximity to BJ's is a plus!BJ's Velvet Freez Ice Cream -Outside dining only.

Activities.All these are free except for the Shrine of the Sun.Hiking...Red Rock Canyon Open Space - Less People here. Neat old rock quarry etc.Garden of the Gods - More People here! Lots of paved trails but some real nice hiking trails as well.Helen Hunt Falls - Great hiking here up past the waterfalls and good places along the stream for a picnic and then take this road back into town for a scenic drive.

Other stuff.Skate Park. Some pretty crazy talent here!World Arena Ice Hall. Awesome figure skaters and sometimes some hockey.Shrine of the Sun (may need zoo pass?)Mineral Springs Find and taste all the springs! Each one is unique.

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Davenport Campground

Davenport's Recreation.gov link

Davenport campground is an excellent campground if you like quiet, off the beaten path, type of campgrounds.
We have camped here several times and have come to love the place!
There are a number of sites with small, open front, cabin type shelters.
A large gazebo is available for cooking in during a rainstorm.
A small trickle of a creek runs thru the campground and a hand pump is there for water. (not sure I'd drink the water without boiling it first though)
Lake Isabel and Bishops Castle are two nearby attractions.Marion Mine is a beautiful family friendly hike.

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