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About Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs serves as the county seat and most populous city in El Paso County, ranking as the second-largest city in the state by both population and area. Located on Fountain Creek in east-central Colorado, it sits 70 miles south of Denver within the Front Range Urban Corridor. The city experienced a 15.02% population increase between 2010 and 2020.
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Dat's Italian is a restaurant located at 2514 West Colorado Avenue.
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Best Restaurants in Colorado Springs
118 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Alfonso's Mexican Food
Alfonso's Mexican Food serves Mexican cuisine in the Villa de Mesa neighborhood.
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Angry Chicken & Juicy 88 Hotdog
Angry Chicken & Juicy 88 Hotdog serves Asian and Korean cuisine alongside hot dogs in the Lowell Neighborhood.
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Arelita Authentic Cuban Food
Arelita Authentic Cuban Food serves Caribbean cuisine in the Knob Hill neighborhood.
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Atomic Cowboy
Atomic Cowboy serves breakfast, burgers, and pizza in the Mill Street Neighborhood.
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Bada Japanese Restaurant
Bada Japanese Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine in the Hillside neighborhood. The menu includes sushi, salad, chicken, and seafood options.
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Bennys Restaurant & Lounge
Bennys Restaurant & Lounge serves as a dining option in the Westside neighborhood.
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Brakeman’s Burgers
Brakeman’s Burgers is a restaurant located in the Downtown neighborhood. It specializes in serving burgers.
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Cerberus Brewing Company
Cerberus Brewing Company serves as a dining destination in the Westside neighborhood.
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Coal Mine Dragon
Coal Mine Dragon serves Chinese cuisine in the Mill Street Neighborhood.
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Coal Mine Dragon Restaurant
Coal Mine Dragon Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine in the Westside neighborhood.
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Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium
Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium serves sandwiches in the Villa de Mesa neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Colorado Springs
43 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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BLK MGK Coffee
BLK MGK Coffee is a café in the Downtown neighborhood. It serves breakfast, sandwiches, and coffee.
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Building Three Coffee
Building Three Coffee is a café located in the Roswell neighborhood.
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Caffeinated Cow
Located in the Mill Street Neighborhood, Caffeinated Cow is a café specializing in ice cream.
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Carnelian Coffee Co
Carnelian Coffee Co operates as a café in the Old Colorado City neighborhood.
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Cinchona Coffee
Cinchona Coffee operates as a café in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Coffee and Tea Zone
Coffee and Tea Zone is a café located in the Downtown neighborhood. It serves as a coffee shop and offers bubble tea.
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Drip Queen Coffee
Drip Queen Coffee is a café located in the Roswell neighborhood.
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Good Neighbors Meeting House
Good Neighbors Meeting House is a café located in the Patty Jewett neighborhood.
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Jives Coffee Lounge
Jives Coffee Lounge is a café located in the Old Colorado City neighborhood.
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Persephone Grae's Cafe
Persephone Grae's Cafe is a café located in the Old Colorado City neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Colorado Springs
68 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Agave Lounge
Agave Lounge operates as a bar in the Old Colorado City neighborhood.
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Colorado Mountain Brewery
Colorado Mountain Brewery operates as a bar in the Old Colorado City neighborhood.
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Fossil Brewing Company
Fossil Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Old Colorado City neighborhood.
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Gasoline Alley Rock and Roll Grill
Gasoline Alley Rock and Roll Grill operates as a bar in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Gee Cue's Sports Bar
Gee Cue's Sports Bar is a bar located in the Knob Hill neighborhood.
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Goat Patch Brewing Company
Goat Patch Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Roswell neighborhood.
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Gratitude Zero-Proof Bar
Gratitude Zero-Proof Bar offers a dedicated space for non-alcoholic drinks in Old Colorado City.
Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs
22 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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American Numismatic & Money Museum
Located in the Historic Uptown neighborhood, the American Numismatic & Money Museum serves as a local attraction for visitors.
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Angie Tingle Studio & Gallery
Angie Tingle Studio & Gallery is an attraction located in the Patty Jewett neighborhood.
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McAllister House Museum
Located in Historic Uptown, the McAllister House Museum is a historic attraction added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Formerly owned by Henry McAllister, it has been open to the public since 1961.
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Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum
Located in the Downtown neighborhood, the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum showcases a collection of motorcycles.
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U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum is an attraction located in the Mill Street Neighborhood.
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World Figure Skating Museum
Located in the Mill Street Neighborhood, the World Figure Skating Museum is a dedicated attraction for sports enthusiasts.
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Continuum — the Julie Penrose Fountain
Continuum — the Julie Penrose Fountain is an attraction located in the Mill Street Neighborhood.
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Ghost Town Wild West Museum
The Ghost Town Wild West Museum is an attraction located in the Old Colorado City neighborhood.
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Penrose Heritage Museum
Located in the Mill Street Neighborhood, the Penrose Heritage Museum offers a look into local history.
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Popcycle Bridge
Popcycle Bridge is an attraction located in the Roswell neighborhood.
Best Shops in Colorado Springs
55 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Abigail Kreuser Gallery
Abigail Kreuser Gallery is a shop located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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All Heart Art Gallery
All Heart Art Gallery is a shop located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Boulder Street Gallery and Framing
Boulder Street Gallery and Framing operates as a shop in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Escape Velocity Comics & Graphic Novels
Escape Velocity Comics & Graphic Novels operates as a shop in the Downtown neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Colorado Springs
92 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Wagner Park
Wagner Park is a public green space located in the Knob Hill neighborhood.
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Alamo Square Park
Located in Downtown, Alamo Square Park features a fountain, sculptures, and a gazebo. The grounds also host the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.
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America the Beautiful Park
America the Beautiful Park is a public green space located in the Mill Street Neighborhood.
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Bancroft Park
Bancroft Park is a green space located in the Old Colorado City neighborhood.
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Betty Krouse Park
Betty Krouse Park is a green space located in the Knob Hill neighborhood.
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Boulder Crescent Park
Boulder Crescent Park is a green space located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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