Location: Manitou Springs
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Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Manitou Springs, Colorado (CO)
The city of Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its scenic setting and natural mineral springs. The downtown area continues to be of interest to travelers, particularly in the summer, as the downtown area consists of many one-story, adjoining, small shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a creekside city park with a children's playground made from unusual materials. Among other services, shops cater to tourist interests such as clothing, candy, souvenirs, and outdoor recreation. The main road through the center of town was one of the direct paths to the base of Pikes Peak. Barr Trail, which winds its way up Pikes Peak, is accessible from town. The subdivision Crystal Hills was added to the municipality in the 1960s.
Restaurants in Manitou Springs
1. Healing Springs Health Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Healing Springs Health Spa is a private spa suite (one room only) inside the Intemann Gallery at the Mantiou Art Center campus. We offer services to individuals, couples, and alternate private gallery space for groups of 4 or more. We go above and beyond to create customized treatment packages to meet your needs and desires providing an exceptional spa experience. We look forward to serving you. Leslyn and Michelle We also offer continuing education courses to salon and spa professionals.
2. Christmas in Manitou
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Long_AF1983 - Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
This shop is well worth a visit if you're visiting Manitou Springs, and Christmas things aren't the only thing on offer either - there are plenty of other things to choose from. We found a room spray we loved, but unfortunately so did everyone else so it was completely sold out, however we were offered the tester bottle to take home free of charge which I thought was really exceptional customer service. We also found something else we liked and bought that too. Definitely worth having a look even in the summer months!
3. Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
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4.5 based on 3,949 reviews
Discovered in 1881, Cave of the Winds has been a premier Colorado attraction for more than a century. Explore amazing caverns, experience total cave darkness, and marvel at the beauty of formations hundreds of thousands of years old. Then step outside and walk on the wind on the Wind Walker Challenge Course, fly like a bat on the Bat-a-Pult, and dive into Williams Canyon on the one of a kind aerial dive ride, the TERROR-Dactyl. Lots of family fun, amazing views and memories to last a lifetime!
Reviewed By jmosesee - Cahuita, Costa Rica
We had a great time. Matt and Wesley were kind and patient as our guides on the Via Ferrata Tour, Carissa was funny and authoritative as our guide for the Lantern Tour, and the Wind Walker playground is also amazing.
4. Arcade Amusements, Inc
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4.5 based on 708 reviews
Family fun for ages 8 to 88!! Arcade Amusements is one city block of games, antique to current, located in beautiful downtown Manitou Springs. Skee-ball, pinball, derby and more! Come down and play with history today!
Reviewed By amyhC3125OE
A great place for everyone of all ages to enjoy even at my age now I still enjoy seeing these places and visiting these places sp much to do and so many games for all ages I had a great time
5. Ruxton's Trading Post
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
We are located in a historic building which is built over Ruxton Creek. Ruxton Creek begins on the slopes of Pikes Peak and travels down into Manitou Springs. Our address is 22 Ruxton Avenue which is just one half block off of Manitou Avenue (Main St) and on the way to the Cog Railway Station. The Cog Railway ascends about 7,000 vertical feet to the top of Pikes Peak. Our store is a mixture of antique and new Colorado and western goods and artifacts. Native American and western art, cowboy hats, cowhide and sheepskin rugs and many unusual things that you may not have seen before. We have hundreds of vintage license plates from 1914 on. Some items that we keep in stock are antique skis, snow shoes, gas and oil signs, Indian pottery, Navajo rugs and vintage Indian silver jewelry.
6. Manitou Springs Heritage Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By FrontierJ - Manitou Springs, United States
The Heritage Center in Manitou Springs is well worth a visit but do check to make sure they will be open when you visit. They have rotating displays by seasons and for anyone who loves history, this is a must when coming to Manitou. The staff are very informative and helpful and I hope everyone makes a donation for a group that is all volunteer. Cost is free to visit.
7. Garden of the Gods Trading Post
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4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By 855cherylj - Silver Cliff, United States
Large store with lots of great souvenirs to choose from. Nice sweatshirt/tee shirt selection. Fair prices.
8. The Glassblowers of Manitou
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By bballmomx2 - Dodgeville, United States
Popped in as we were just browsing through town. Lots of amazing blown glass items. Found exactly what I didn't know I wanted!
9. Commonwheel Artists Co-op
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
We are a co-operative gallery of 30+ artists who work/live within 50 miles of Manitou Springs, CO. Every time you come to Commonwheel you meet one of our artists. We host a gallery exhibit by visiting artists which changes monthly. You'll find information on our current and upcoming gallery shows on our web site.
10. Miramont Castle Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 420 reviews
Miramont Castle is a local museum, rich with history. Construction of Miramont Castle began in 1895 as a private residence for Fr. Jean Baptiste Francolon and his mother. Miramont has four floors, and over 30 rooms to view, covering 14,000 sq. feet. The building features 9 styles of architecture. Self-guided tours allow guests to take as much or as little time discovering each area of the Castle at their liking. Enjoy our popular multi-course Teas in the Queen's Parlour Tea Room.
Reviewed By reddinglg
We went to the Victorian lunch. The lunch and service was excellent. Because it is high tea they provide hats for the ladies to wear, the decor is elegant and the china dishes and tea pots are lovely. After lunch we took the self guided tour which is very interesting. The castle is very unique. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
