Favorite Places to visit while staying at Monument Hill House!

Janee
Favorite Places to visit while staying at Monument Hill House!

Sightseeing

Currently closed to the public due to COVID-19, there is a pullout on I-25 South that you can stop at to see the USAFA Air Field activity.
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United States Air Force Academy
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Currently closed to the public due to COVID-19, there is a pullout on I-25 South that you can stop at to see the USAFA Air Field activity.
This is one of our family's favorite hikes. There is a 5- mile loop that you can hike with spectacular views of the Palmer Divide, or just do a shorter hike with an up and back to the top of the mesa.
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Spruce Mountain Open Space Trailhead
13415 S Spruce Mountain Rd
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This is one of our family's favorite hikes. There is a 5- mile loop that you can hike with spectacular views of the Palmer Divide, or just do a shorter hike with an up and back to the top of the mesa.
Best to start early so you can beat the rush and the thunderstorms. Purchase your pass to visit online as they are currently not taking payment at the gate due to Covid. Check the weather and road conditions/closures before heading out. Fun donuts at the visitors center at the top.
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Pikes Peak Summit House
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Best to start early so you can beat the rush and the thunderstorms. Purchase your pass to visit online as they are currently not taking payment at the gate due to Covid. Check the weather and road conditions/closures before heading out. Fun donuts at the visitors center at the top.
This is a must-see. You can drive through or stop, park and explore. It can be busier on the weekends, but an early start can usually ensure you find a parking spot.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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This is a must-see. You can drive through or stop, park and explore. It can be busier on the weekends, but an early start can usually ensure you find a parking spot.
Previous Guests have recommended.
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Ponte u Park tal-Għola Reali
4218 Co Rd 3A
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Previous Guests have recommended.
We love this little town on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park, especially when weather permits stand up paddleboarding.
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Grand Lake
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We love this little town on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park, especially when weather permits stand up paddleboarding.

Food scene

A local's favorite for breakfast!
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Coffee Cup Cafe
251 Front St
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A local's favorite for breakfast!
They have some yummy Wood Fired Pizza and locally made hard ciders. Limited Hours during COVID but sometimes have local music on Saturday nights. Their FB page should have updated hours and events
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The Ice Cave Cider House
174 Washington St
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They have some yummy Wood Fired Pizza and locally made hard ciders. Limited Hours during COVID but sometimes have local music on Saturday nights. Their FB page should have updated hours and events
Another local's favorite where you grill your own meat.
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O’Malley’s
104 CO-105
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Another local's favorite where you grill your own meat.
Family owned Celiac Friendly Mexican Food.
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Arlene's Beans
366 2nd Street
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Family owned Celiac Friendly Mexican Food.
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Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon Road
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Activities

Another locals favorite. Has limited hours sometimes but a fun family friendly place.
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Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou Ave
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Another locals favorite. Has limited hours sometimes but a fun family friendly place.
One of our favorite Rafting companies.
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Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting
23910 US Hwy 285
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One of our favorite Rafting companies.
This is another company we have used for river rafting that was very reasonable priced and was a great trip!
Monumental Expeditions
11430 US Hwy 285
This is another company we have used for river rafting that was very reasonable priced and was a great trip!
Previous guests/ families have recommended this spot.
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Western Museum of Mining and Industry
225 North Gate Blvd
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Previous guests/ families have recommended this spot.
Another Family Favorite. We sometimes combine it with a half day rafting trip. We hit the hot springs in the morning, raft in the afternoon and finish up with more hot springs in the evening. About 2+ hrs away. Check their website for Hours
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Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162
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Another Family Favorite. We sometimes combine it with a half day rafting trip. We hit the hot springs in the morning, raft in the afternoon and finish up with more hot springs in the evening. About 2+ hrs away. Check their website for Hours
Another family favorite! Check out their website for all activities and hours.
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Miller Activity Complex
1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy
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Another family favorite! Check out their website for all activities and hours.
A fun family night. Can be a bit pricey but check out groupon ahead of time to see if they have any special deals!
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The Summit Interquest
1180 Interquest Pkwy
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A fun family night. Can be a bit pricey but check out groupon ahead of time to see if they have any special deals!

Food Scene

Just reopened post fire. Beautiful new facility and wonderful show. Go online to see showtimes and prices.
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Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon Road
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Just reopened post fire. Beautiful new facility and wonderful show. Go online to see showtimes and prices.