The natural beauty of our snow-capped peaks, bike trails and open spaces, access to arts and cultural venues, family attractions, proximity to world-class ski resorts, and over 300 days of sunshine each year enhances the magic that is Colorado Springs. Immortalized in Katherine Lee Bate’s America The Beautiful, Colorado Springs is tucked at the foot of Pikes Peak at an altitude of 6,035 feet. The city was founded in 1871 as a bustling hub for the mining industry and quickly became known as Little London for its affinity to arts and culture. During a rigorous analysis in 2007 including cost of living, climate, education, health and healthcare, crime, transportation, leisure, arts and culture, economy and jobs, and overall quality of life, Colorado Springs has been the envy of many US cities… recently rated “The Best Big City in the nation to live and work”. More Info
West Colorado Springs
Education
Public School Districts
Cheyenne Mountain 12
(719) 475-6100
Colorado Springs 11
(719) 520-2000
Charter Schools
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy
(719) 471-1999
Community Prep Charter School
(719) 227-8836
Private Schools
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(719) 471-7771
St. Mary’s High School
(719) 635-7540
Evangelical Christian Academy
Elementary: (719) 634-7024
Secondary: (719) 597-3675
Colorado Springs Christian School
(719) 599-3553
Immanuel Lutheran School
Higher Education
Colorado College
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
US Air Force Academy
Pikes Peak Community College
Recreation
Parks
Bear Creek Regional Park: 13min (5mi)
Garden of the Gods: 13min (5mi)
Palmer Park: 13min (5mi)
Ute Valley Park: 15min (7mi)
Cheyenne Mountain State Park: 20 min (10mi)
Rocky Mountain National Park: 2hr 25min (135mi)
Also See Estes Park
Pueblo Reservoir: 1hr (52mi)
Golf Clubs
Patty Jewett Golf Course: 5min (2mi)
Broadmoor Golf Club: 10min (4mi)
Kissing Camels Golf Club: 12min (6mi)
Trails
Trails.com
Dining
American (Steak Houses & Barbeque)
Famous Dave’s of America
(719) 265-6227
MacKenzie’s Chop House
(719) 635-3536
Ritz Grill
(719) 635-8484
Coffee / Bakery & Cafe
Montague’s Coffee Shop
(719) 520-0672
Old Heidelberg Pastry Shop & Cafe
(719) 634-1052
Breakfast
La Creperie Bistro
(719) 632-0984
Olive Branch Restaurant
(719) 475-1199
Omlette Parlour
(719) 633-7770
Chinese
Chopsticks Asian Bistro
(719) 579-9111
Silver Pond Chinese Restaurant
(719) 594-9343
Deli
Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli
(719) 598-1088
Poor Richard’s Restaurant
(719) 632-7721
Desserts
Colorado City Creamery
(719) 634-1411
Josh & John’s Homemade Ice Cream
(719) 632-0299
French
La Creperie Bistro
(719) 632-0984
La Petite Maison
(719) 632-4887
German
Edelweiss Restaurant
(719) 633-2220
Indian
Everest Nepal
(719) 473-3890
International
MoZaic Restaurant
(719) 481-1400
Italian
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
(719) 262-9500
Boriello Brothers Pizza
(719) 578-9312
Giuseppe’s Depot Restaurant
(719) 635-3111
Japanese
Jun Japanese Restaurant
(719) 531-9368
Mediterranean
The Blue Star
(719) 632-1086
Mexican
Jose Muldoon’s
(719) 636-2311
Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill
(719) 266-9244
Middle Eastern
Persian Grill
(719) 635-7749
Natural / Vegetarian
Poor Richard’s Restaurant
(719) 632-7721
Pubs & Brew Pubs
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co.
(719) 635-2800
Thai or Vietnamese
Lemongrass Bistro – Vietnamese
(719) 592-1391
Wild Ginger Thai Restaurant
(719) 634-5025
Places of Interest
Canon City: 1hr 20min (44mi)
Cripple Creek: 1hr 25min (45mi)
Colorado Springs Airport: 20in (11mi)
Denver: 1hr 15min (70mi)
Denver International Airport: 1hr 30min (88mi)
Divide: 40min (28mi)
Manitou Springs: 10min (7mi)
Palmer Park: 10min (5mi)
Pueblo Reservoir: 1hr (52mi)
Woodland Park: 30min (19mi)
Attractions
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center: 2min (1mi)
(719) 634-5581
United States Olympic Training Center: 5min (2mi)
(719) 868-4618
Academy Riding Stables: 10min (4mi)
(719) 686-1820
The Broadmoor: 10min (4mi)
(719) 634-7711
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame: 11in (6mi)
(719) 633-9925
United States Air Force Academy: 13min (9mi)
(719) 333-2025
Garden of the Gods: 13min (6mi)
(719) 634-6666
Flying W Ranch: 17min (9mi)
(719) 632-0765
Pikes Peak Cog Railway: 17min (7mi)
(719) 685-5401
Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain: 20min (12mi)
(719) 385-7325
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park: 1hr 30min (56mi)
(719) 275-7507