Hidden between the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, America’s most famous mountain, lies the magical town of Manitou Springs. "Manitou," a Native American word for "spirit," describes this beautiful mountain community. Nine named mineral springs throughout town are fed by the snows of Pikes Peak. Long before white men traveled here, the Ute, Cheyenne and many other natives considered this area sacred. 

Besides being home to several world-class, nationally famous historic restaurants, as well as many favorite neighborhood eateries, Manitou Springs has a wide selection of quality accommodations: an historic hotel, many unique Victorian bed & breakfasts, classic motels, cozy unique motels, quality motor inns, cabins by Fountain Creek, and secluded wooded campgrounds. And if it's the Arts that interest you, Manitou Springs is home to dozens of artisans and galleries.  The Manitou Springs Fine Arts Council is a driving force for the arts in our historic town! 


What makes Manitou Springs the most complete Colorado experience is the attractions!

The Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway will take you to the top of Pikes Peak, elevation 14,110 or you can drive The Pikes Peak Highway to the summit off of Highway 24 in the town of Cascade.   At the Cave of the Winds, you will descend into the colorful depths of Colorado. Miramont Castle and the Cliff Dwellings Museum will take you back in time. The Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama and the Flying "W" Ranch Chuck Wagon Cowboy Show will tickle your funny bone and delight your senses. The Garden of the Gods and Helen Hunt Falls will lift your spirit. The Ghost Town Museum will bring you back 100 years to an 1800's old west town.  Families have all of this to enjoy and more! The North Pole & Santa’s Workshop, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Seven Falls, Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center and the Air Force Academy, are all a short drive away.

Snowflakes & Smiles Christmas Parade
Saturday December 13th - Noon
Free Cider & Cookies After The Parade At The Town Clock
If you would like to enter your group or business in our Parade
Click Here For A Registration Form

Experience Historic Manitou Springs This Holiday Season

Click Here for a Complete List of Events and Special Promotions!
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Manitou Springs rates an average of 75 out of 100
"Walkability" rating on WalkScore.com

Visit the newest web site for Garden of The Gods Park which contains all of the Geology Features, All of The Hiking Trails, Printable Maps and Beautiful Photography of this Geologic Wonder.
Click on the picture below!




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Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
354 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO  80829
Local (719) 685-5089 or Toll Free (800) 642-2567
email: manitou@pikes-peak.com