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Manitou Springs, Colorado - in the backyard of Pikes Peak, 4 miles from Colorado Springs
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Manitou Springs, Colorado, 4 miles from Colorado Springs but a world away, named one of the 10 coolest small towns in America, home to the Cog Railway, numerous galleries and artists, coffee shops, and one-of-a-kind restaurants. And since Manitou Springs is at the base of Pikes Peak, it's also the starting line for the Pikes Peak Marathon and Pikes Peak Ascent, as well as the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run races.
Budget Travel's report
Budget Travel listed Manitou Springs as one of the top 10 coolest small towns in America.
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Pikes Peak Marathon / Pikes Peak Ascent
The official website of the two races dubbed “America’s Ultimate Challenge”. The starting line for both races is in Manitou.
Pikes Peak Marathon Highlights
Great video capturing the essence of the Pikes Peak Marathon, courtesy of pozolefilms2007. Click on the HQ icon to watch in high quality resolution.
Garden of the Gods
3130 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Adjacent to Manitou is Balanced Rock just inside the Garden of the Gods, a popular place for running, rock climbing, cycling, or trail hiking, and featured in Runners World magazine.
Adjacent to Manitou is Balanced Rock just inside the Garden of the Gods, a popular place for running, rock climbing, cycling, or trail hiking, and featured in Runners World magazine.
Garden of the Gods Balanced Rock photo courtesy of John Garner
Garden of the Gods 10 Miler race leaders pass Balanced Rock at mile 1.5.
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Wow! How have I never heard of this place?!
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
You can hike up Barr Trail, you can drive up the Pikes Peak toll road, but you haven’t fully experienced Pikes Peak until you have ridden the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
You can hike up Barr Trail, you can drive up the Pikes Peak toll road, but you haven’t fully experienced Pikes Peak until you have ridden the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
Manitou Springs
What’s where in Manitou – click on a push pin to identify the attraction. If you don’t see the push pin letter you’re looking for, it’s because it’s tucked under the other push pins that are clustered together on Manitou Ave.
The Manitou Springs Fruitcake Toss
This annual event has been covered by both the Travel Channel and the Food Network.
Manitou Springs Real Estate Current Listings
Check here for the current home listings in Manitou.
Green Horse Gallery
729 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Owned by local Manitou artists – one of many fine artist galleries in Manitou – helps make this small town one of the coolest in America.
Owned by local Manitou artists – one of many fine artist galleries in Manitou – helps make this small town one of the coolest in America.
Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Built in 1896, this museum uses nine distinct architectural styles. Events hosted here include High Tea, guest lecturers from the Colorado Historical Society, and a Victorian Christmas.
Built in 1896, this museum uses nine distinct architectural styles. Events hosted here include High Tea, guest lecturers from the Colorado Historical Society, and a Victorian Christmas.
Miramont Castle
Few of the 46 rooms have four square corners; one has eight sides and another has sixteen.
Keg Lounge
730 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Great burgers and steaks, but you gotta try the Keg Berry salad.
Great burgers and steaks, but you gotta try the Keg Berry salad.
Manitou Springs School District No 14
401 El Monte Pl, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, including the only high school radio station in the state of Colorado: 103.3FM
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, including the only high school radio station in the state of Colorado: 103.3FM
Manitou Springs High School Athletics Schedule
The complete schedule for all Manitou High School sports teams.
The famous "Incline" written up in the New York Times
This New York Times article talks about how the Olympic Training Center athletes train on the Incline, and includes the record time running to the top.
Manitou Springs Incline
Courtesy of http://www.coloradospringsweb.com/photo/Manitou-Springs-CO
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This is beautiful! But I’d probably walk up it instead of running :)
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@susie come visit us in Colorado and we can go… We will wear matching spandex and go up and down… and look all athletic and Colorado-ish!
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Oooh yes!! I’m already getting my spandex ready! I have cousins in Denver, so I need to get out there again one of these days soon!
The upcoming Manitou Springs Mayor's Cup 5k run
The Manitou Springs Mayor’s Cup 5K & and Kids Fun Runs will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Come enjoy a cool mountain morning run in beautiful downtown Manitou Springs. The gentle mostly out and back course starts and finishes at the Cheyenne Spring in the 900 block of Manitou Avenue. Proceeds from the race will be donated to the Mineral Springs Foundation. Run in a costume and you could win an award from Elope Hat Company. Awards will go 3 deep for both males and females. Costumes will be judged by local artists.
Local photographer in Manitou - Phil Barnett
This photographer is especially good at senior pictures and family portraits, but landscapes as well, and is famous for his “Mustangs Over Manitou” sunset photo.
Manitou is the home of Hula Chix - custom Hoops for fun and fitness
Manitou is the place to “Get your hoop on” with adult hoops for fun and fitness, with recreational hoop classes and summer hooping sessions in the park.
Hooping in downtown Manitou
Photo by Phil Barnett: www.philbarnett.com
Adult hoops outside Retro Moto Toy Store in downtown Manitou
Photo by Phil Barnett: www.philbarnett.com
Retro Moto Toys
738 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
One of a kind toy store, and Manitou source of oversized hoops for adults.
Calendar of events from the Chamber of Commerce
See what’s happening when, so you can plan ahead and never miss a thing.
Emma Crawford Coffin Race Parade
Around Halloween every year there is the Emma Crawford Coffin Race, an event you gotta see to believe. It’s not as creepy as it may sound – the Coffin Race has been covered by the Travel Channel!
Photo Album from ColoradoSpringsWeb
A nice set of 10 photos capturing highlights of Manitou, from coloradospringsweb.com, source of this Manitou Springs guidespot icon.
Victoria's Keep B&B
Summer at Victoria’s Keep
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That looks romantic and cute! Wish I had a man to bring there… BOO!
Black Cat Books
720 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Great selection of reads while hanging around town, sipping your favorite beverage. http://www.manitoubooks.com/
Great selection of reads while hanging around town, sipping your favorite beverage. http://www.manitoubooks.com/
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Wow, you added a bunch of stuff, and the guide looks FANTASTIC!
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I live in Denver and have yet to go to Manitou Springs! I want to go so badddd! Nice start to your guide john! You should add some photos or videos and drag the objects around! Great start and great idea!
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