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Mineral water bottling industry in Manitou

by OlenaKyiv

By the mid 1870s, the bottling industry had begun producing bottled mineral water for the public benefit. Manitou Table Water, (recharged with natural gas), Manitou Ginger Champagne, (the only product with an added ingredient), and Ute Chief Mineral Water were a few of the many bottled waters sold and shipped directly from Manitou Springs. By 1911, half a million estimated gallons of spring water were being bottled.

Historic Building of Manitou Spa

by OlenaKyiv

This was the Historic Building of Manitou Spa, a resort place with mineral springs and bathes. For long time it was shut down without any use. Although it still looked nice outside, you could have noticed the desperate condition of its inside. In 2006 the building’s restoration began, and now the ground floor is taken by café, and I am not sure what will be on other floors.
I really regret that this spa is not popular anymore, because I deeply believe in healing effect of mineral waters, and it would be good to have such spa nearby.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

by rebibi

Manitou Cliff Dwellings is a wonderful place to experience the architecture of the ancient Anasazi. It is a rather small place so half a day is enough time to see it.
It's open year round, June, July + August 9 am to 8 pm, May and September 9 am to 6 pm, October - April 9 am to 5 pm.

Pikes Peak Cog Railway

by OlenaKyiv

Take a train to Pikes Peak that takes its start from Manitou Springs. Round trip lasts more than 3 hours and includes 30 to 40 minutes on the summit. Look a web site for more details, especially for times and prices.

Manitou Springs, Colorado

by basstbn

"A Step Back in Time"

A visit to Manitou Springs is a visit back to two separate eras - one of the 1940s and 50s, one of the hippie days of the 60s and 70s.

We found lodging rates to be rather reasonable, considering its proximity to Pike's Peak, Garden of the Gods and Colorado Springs. I, for one, was surprised to see the old-fashioned motels and camp grounds still in abundance. And, in walking around the somewhat charming downtown section, we found ourselves in kind of a mini-Sedona. Lots of "new-agey" shops and galleries, middle-aged hippies, etc. It was fun, however - a nice place to just walk around.

And - yes, there are springs in Manitou Springs, and you can drink from them. One is located in the little garden area in the accompanying photo.