There are numerous sites to...
by axmor
There are numerous sites to visit.
In this Rocky Mountain region, you can take the Cog Railway ride to the top of the legendary Pikes Peak, or visiting the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Colorado Springs is also home to the United States Air Force Academy and the U.S. Olympic Training Center.
Colorado Springs is an hour drive south of Denver.
Hiking gear is essential
by PelLihi
Backpacks Solid shoes and hiking clothes I don't know what medical supplies you need for that, but be aware of rattlesnakes...No kidding, there are lots of them! A camera is essential!!!! cause you'll find lots of awesome photo spots in this area. Just take a few hours to hike around, it's worth it!
Columbine Trail
by leafmcgowan
A beautiful green space park that brings together the lower canyon with a rushing clear river with herbal flowers, brush, live oak, aspens, and pine; with an increasingly steep climb from elevation 6,250 to 7,300 ft upwards through one of Cheyenne Mountain's canyons. Beautiful flora and fauna, interesting geology, and rock climbing availabilities ... this free green space doesn't charge for parking and is a great place for hiking and outdoor recreation. You can take this trail from the Starsmore Discovery Center up to Helen Hunt Falls. Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
The Dead Ant Tavern
by leafmcgowan about The Dead Ant
Dead Ant Tavern
(719) 598-9867 * 4348 Montebello Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
A strip-mall hole-in-the-wall sports bar with a decent atmosphere for the sports fan and bar crawler. Good drink specials with mondays being men's night at a reduction of 75 cents off any drink. Usually free cover for many shows and a source for some up-and-coming bands followed by karoake on mondays. Rating: 3 stars out of 5.
Greek and Mexican on one table
by Erin09340 about Zorbadillo's Heavenly Greek and Mexican Cafe
Zorbadillo's, I think, is the best greek restaurant in town. The fact that it also serves mexican food is unusual and unexpected. I haven't eaten any of their mexican, so I can't comment on it.
In the warmer months, there is ample outdoor seating.
The owner, Costas, is quite friendly and fun to talk with. It's the only greek place in town with taramasalata and melitzasalata on the menu and if they'd only serve tomato keftedes, I'd be in paradise.
They have a wonderful selection of greek wines and ouzo.
Their dessert menu is delightful and includes galaktoboureko, my favorite, and a marvelous chocolate torte.
The only downside is the (to my taste) excessive use of oil on the roasted vegetables, no octopus on the menu, and the tzatziki is a little bland.