Explore Colorado Springs

Easy Hike: Garden of the Gods Perimeter Trail

Park in the lot at the park entrance and follow the paved trail.

One of the most popular easy hikes in Colorado Springs, this paved loop offers incredible views of towering red rock formations with minimal elevation gain. Perfect for a morning walk or sunset stroll.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Loyal Coffee

2-minute walk

Loyal 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.

COATI

5-minute walk

COATI 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 ride

A 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 ride

Affectionately referred to as "OCC" by the locals, this charming neighborhood of Colorado Springs features locally-owned shops, restaurants and galleries.

Loyal Coffee

486 feet from Kinship Landing

Horchata or Cappuccino and any of their toasts

The Exchange on Tejon

0.2 miles from Kinship Landing

Coffee flight or cubano and anything from their baked goods shelf

Story Coffee Co.

0.7 miles from Kinship Landing

Vanilla latte and go on Tuesdays for their pop tart tuesday!

Bird Tree Cafe

0.8 miles from Kinship Landing

Macchiato or Iced Latte and the Wake n Bacon sandwich

Switchback Coffee Roasters

1.5 miles from Kinship Landing

Matcha or 50/50 and their avocado toast

Josh & John's Ice Cream

0.9 miles from Kinship Landing

Churning the best homemade ice cream using local dairy, right in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs! · Try: Purple Mountain Majesty or Moose on the Loose

Cacao Chemistry Chocolatier and Patisserie

0.6 miles from Kinship Landing

Satisfy 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. · Try: Any of their truffles, or their white chocolate strawberries & cream bark

Provision Bread & Bakery

0.6 miles from Kinship Landing

Scones, 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. · Try: Caramel apple danish

Sasquatch Cookies

3 miles from Kinship Landing

Fresh-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. · Try: Classic Chocolate Chip

Drive-In Tasty Freeze

2.8 miles from Kinship Landing

Be 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. · Try: Chocolate dipped cone

Homa Cafe + Bar

Head to our first floor & satiate that sweet tooth

Although 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! · Try: Ice Cream Sandwich or Polenta Cake

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.

Daily 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.

Massage

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.