Eat, See, Do
Places to Eat, Drink and Do in Downtown Colorado Springs
There are a ton of coffee shops, cocktail joints, places to grab a bite, and entertainment within just a few blocks of Kinship! Grab your buddies and swing by one of our favorite hot spots!
Hidden Gems in Colorado Springs
Off the beaten path speakeasies
Looking for a different type of "off the beaten path" experience? Trade in your hiking boots for a coupe glass and experience Colorado Springs' speakeasies.
It's no wonder that Colorado Springs has so many hidden gems. Founder of Colorado Springs, Civil War hero William J Palmer, outlawed saloons, gambling, and alcohol, resulting in hidden trap doors and rebellious behavior.
From an oyster bar to underground subway steps, experience Colorado Springs' history - with a cocktail in hand.
Rabbit Hole
Take the subway steps down to the rabbit hole and be immersed in Alice in Wonderland vibes with delicious wine, cuisine and cocktails.
Address: 101 N Tejon Street
How to Find: Look for the subway entrance on N Tejon Street and follow the steps down the rabbit hole.
Suggested Cocktail: The famous "White Rabbit"
Shame and Regret
This alley way retreat has a long history of housing speakeasys. If there wasn't a neon sign, you wouldn't know this was a bar. Blending into an alley wall, Shame and Regret features 90 American whiskeys, 90 scotch whiskeys and bold craft cocktails.
Address: 15 E Bijou Street, Suite C
How to Find: Find the alley on Bijou street and look for the neon sign!
Suggested Cocktail: The Prenup
Allusion Cocktail Bar
Get ready for a fun experience! This hidden gem is a revolving pop up concept, featuring themes such as Disney, Harry Potter, Alice and Wonderland, and more.
Address: 323 N Tejon Street
How to Find: Located behind Rooster's House of Ramen.
Suggested Cocktail: Definitely a themed drink!
The Archives
Founded by a group of hospitality professionals, this underground cocktail bar features late-night food and classic/modern cocktails.
Address: 15 S Tejon Street
How to Find: Located downstairs inside of Colorado Craft.
Suggested Cocktail: A Martini definitely fits the underground vibe.
Entertainment in COS
Theaters, Live Music, Art Classes and More
Downtown Colorado Springs is exploding with lots of different entertainment options. From live music to performing arts, we aren't just known for our outdoor recreation! Weekly live music, comedy shows, art classes, cooking classes and more await you.
Live Music Venues
Lulu's Live Music and Bar
Located in Downtown Colorado Springs (just a few blocks away!), Lulu's is your go-to spot for cocktails, beer and music. With a fun atmosphere and a full calendar, there's plenty of entertainment to enjoy here.
Boot Barn Hall
Country and bluegrass lovers, rejoice! This 15,000 square foot venue features international, national, regional, and local musicians in a barn-style auditorium.
The Black Sheep
An intimate venue meets a "punk rock" vibe on the east side of the city. The venue has hosted everyone from Imagine Dragons to local Colorado Springs bands.
Performing Arts
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
The Pikes Peak Center is a concert venue in Colorado Springs that hosts everything from cultural performances to Broadway shows.
Fine Arts Center
This museum at Colorado College provides local exhibits, as well as many monthly theater happenings.
ENT Center for the Arts
Part of the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, ENT Center for the Arts has a wide variety of plays and performances by local students.
Millibo Art Theatre
The Millibo Art Theatre (originally the Manitou Art Theatre) was founded to provide new and original live performances in an intimate, accessible theatre for audiences of all ages in the Pikes Peak region. Don't miss their Circus shows!
Comedy Shows & Art Classes
Loonees Comedy Corner
A small, locally-owned comedy club, Loonees hosts touring stand-up comics and open mic nights.
Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Cottonwood has a variety of classes such as pottery, painting, watercolor, digital art, and writing - all offered at an adult or youth level.
Painting with a Twist
Painting with a Twist offers a unique experience where you're able to sip on wine and paint your own masterpiece - no artistic skills required!
Cooking Classes
Gather Food Studio & Spice Shop
Located in Old Colorado City, gather with your friends and family and make a meal around the table with other like-minded folks.
The French Kitchen
This local bakery also provides individual adult cooking classes, kids' skills classes, and private events.
First Friday
Every first Friday of the month, dozens of venues host local artists and musicians from 5-9pm for a night-full of fun. We are one of these venues, and feel so lucky to be a landing spot for it!
We are so grateful for our amazing local artists in Colorado Springs. Art is such an important part of Kinship culture - we hope it inspires you when you land here.
Eats Near Kinship
There are a ton of coffee shops, cocktail joints and places to grab a bite within just a few blocks of Kinship! Grab your buddies and swing by one of our favorite hot spots:
Loyal Coffee
2-minute walkLoyal Coffee is a barista-owned and operated specialty coffee company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They roast and brew coffee they love, for people they love, in the city they love.
Visit WebsiteCOATI
5-minute walkCOATI is an event and experience venue in Colorado Springs. The industrial-styled building houses 7 independently owned culinary incubator pods which house some of the city's best up-and-coming chefs. The space also hosts weekly live music, yoga and other eclectic events.
Cerberus Brewing Company
7-minute bike rideA great Brewpub located just west of downtown Colorado Springs, CO. The brewery offers fun twists on traditional pub food with 24 taps. Plenty of Cerberus beer on tap, along with occasional guest taps and house-made sodas. Cerberus also has a huge patio, great for pups and yard games.
Historic Old Colorado City
17-minute bike rideAffectionately referred to as "OCC" by the locals, this charming neighborhood of Colorado Springs features locally-owned shops, restaurants and galleries.
Open bike route in Google MapsMake it a bike tour! Rent a bike at the PikeRide Station in front of Loyal Coffee and curate your very own food & beverage tour of Downtown & OCC!
Relax in COS
A Colorado Springs Reset
POV: Waking up in Downtown Colorado Springs' best boutique hotel, on a Tuft & Needle mattress, a hot cup of brewed Switchback coffee in hand and a beautiful city sunrise. Take a deep breath. You've landed at Kinship. It's time to take a moment to yourself.
There is no shortage of wellness to be had on a trip to Colorado Springs. Breathe in the fresh mountain air as you unwind and relax at one of these unique experiences:
SunWater Spa
Year-round cedar soaking tubs in the heart of Manitou Springs, SunWater's natural hot tubs use natural Manitou mineral-water. Take in views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range mountain views as you rest and relax in your own little oasis.
Learn MoreDaily Walks
Garden of the Gods is absolutely stunning in the winter. Wind through red rock formations dusted in snow. We also love Mueller State Park, outside of Woodland Park, CO as there are a ton of trails that range from easy-peasy to heart pumpers.
Yoga in The Springs
Warm up and find your inner calm while building strength and endurance at a yoga class. Cambio Yoga, a donation based yoga studio just outside of downtown Colorado Springs, and Hot Asana provide hot yoga classes to warm you up during those cold January days. Root Center for Yoga is a space dedicated to community and spiritual practices.
Learn MoreMassage
A spa day is always a good idea. Let Mateos Day Spa, near Ute Valley Park & other Colorado Springs Gems, take care of you with a massage, nail service, facial or spa package.
Learn MoreBook a Suite & Take a Bath
Suites are the sweetest way to stay at Kinship. Take coziness to the next level in our uniquely designed rooms, styled with boutique art and textiles, all with beautiful Colorado Springs sunrise or inspiring sunset mountain views and access to that crisp mountain air. All suites at Kinship come with a deep bathtub and a warm fireplace for the ultimate zen.
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Go-To Spots for the Coffee Enthusiast
Homa has amazing coffee and iced oat milk draft lattes from Hold Fast Coffee Co., a local roastery in Colorado Springs. But sometimes you just need a fancy latte with whipped cream, or a creamy cappuccino - we get it! There are plenty of coffee shops that we adore near Kinship Landing to tickle your inner coffee enthusiast.
Loyal Coffee
Distance: 486 feet from Kinship Landing
What to get: Horchata or Cappuccino and any of their toasts
Visit WebsiteThe Exchange on Tejon
Distance: 0.2 miles from Kinship Landing
What to get: Coffee flight or cubano and anything from their baked goods shelf
Visit WebsiteStory Coffee Co.
Distance: 0.7 miles from Kinship Landing
What to get: Vanilla latte and go on Tuesdays for their pop tart tuesday!
Visit WebsiteBird Tree Cafe
Distance: 0.8 miles from Kinship Landing
What to get: Macchiato or Iced Latte and the Wake n Bacon sandwich
Visit WebsiteSwitchback Coffee Roasters
Distance: 1.5 miles from Kinship Landing
What to get: Matcha or 50/50 and their avocado toast
Visit WebsiteWe love helping people find those hidden gems or don't-miss hotspots. We are so lucky to have our little spot in Downtown Colorado Springs and share space with such talented baristas.
Best Desserts in Colorado Springs
If you're a person that needs something sweet after dinner, you're in the right place! From hand-made ice cream to warm, freshly baked cookies, Colorado Springs has a bunch of dessert bars, sprinkled just steps from Kinship's front door. Life is short - indulge from time to time!
Josh & John's Ice Cream
0.9 miles from Kinship LandingChurning the best homemade ice cream using local dairy, right in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs!
Suggested: Purple Mountain Majesty or Moose on the Loose
Visit WebsiteCacao Chemistry Chocolatier and Patisserie
0.6 miles from Kinship LandingSatisfy your sweet tooth with not just delicious and beautifully crafted chocolate. Cacao Chemistry using simple ingredients including cacao, sugar, and real vanilla extract to craft each bite-sized piece into an artistic masterpiece.
Suggested: Any of their truffles, or their white chocolate strawberries & cream bark
Visit WebsiteProvision Bread & Bakery
0.6 miles from Kinship LandingScones, cookies, pastries - oh my. New to the Downtown Colorado Springs 'hood, Provision strives for excellence in every loaf or pastry they create by selecting quality ingredients - and it shows. Their cookies are gooey, the pastries are flaky, and the bread melts in your mouth. Plus, it's pretty freaking cute on the inside.
Suggested: Caramel apple danish
Visit WebsiteSasquatch Cookies
3 miles from Kinship LandingFresh-baked, warm cookies made locally here in Colorado Springs! Their 12 signature flavors range from classic chocolate chip to birthday confetti, and are sure to brighten anyone's day. Plus, you're able add on an option to have your cookies delivered by an actual Sasquatch. Not kidding, fam. Look it up.
Suggested: Classic Chocolate Chip
Visit WebsiteDrive-In Tasty Freeze
2.8 miles from Kinship LandingBe transported to the 60s with this classic drive-in diner, featuring everything from burgers to dipped cones. Oldies playing on the radio and right next to a bike bath, this mom and pop shop brings all the feels.
Suggested: Chocolate dipped cone
Visit WebsiteHoma Cafe + Bar
Head to our first floor & satiate that sweet toothAlthough Homa Cafe + Bar is known for their nutrient-dense sandwiches and flavorful bowls, many don't know they also have a killer sweets menu. Menu items range from a flaky, warm apple hand pie to an ice cream sandwich made with 5 different cookie doughs!
Suggested: Ice Cream Sandwich or Polenta Cake
View MenuSweeten your trip to Kinship Landing with one of our amazing local dessert shops in Downtown Colorado Springs!
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