Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum

Quaint, hipster little town. It has some local shops, as well as some touristy type places to buy souvenirs. The view is nice, with this town being at the base of the mointaind. It has a nice little mountain vibe and it's fun to walk from one end to the other to browse the shops.

Pros: The area looked cool, like what you would expect from a small Colorado town. The views of the mountains from this little area are quite beautiful. Charm and great shops pervade here. Cons: There is no parking...literally for blocks. My husband and I couldn't stay because there was nowhere to park, so we just drove through.Overall score: D+

Manitou Springs is an adorable, quaint little Rocky Mountain village outside of Colorado Springs that is a *must* for folks who enjoy an active lifestyle. The stairway to heaven known as the Manitou Incline https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-incline-manitou-springs is here, as well as nearby Cave of the Winds https://www.yelp.com/biz/cave-of-the-winds-mountain-park-manitou-springs, Pike's Peak https://www.yelp.com/biz/pikes-peak-americas-mountain-cascade-2 and Garden of the Gods https://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-of-the-gods-visitor-and-nature-center-colorado-springs with all of their trails and scenic views. Plus, you can sip from several different naturally carbonated springs http://manitoumineralsprings.org/pdf_files/brochure.pdf and eat some fabulous meals & desserts at the numerous quirky restaurants on the main drag. When you're ready to slow down, you can visit one of 11 art galleries. Almost everything is accessible on foot or via the free shuttle system that circulates through town.It's about 75 miles or a 90-minute drive from Denver (depending on traffic), but if you have the extra time and don't want to drive or park, you can take a Bustang $12 fare South Line https://www.ridebustang.com/south-line bus into Colorado Springs and from there catch the $2 fare #3 shuttle into Manitou https://coloradosprings.gov/sites/default/files/rt3_spweb2018.pdf. Free parking is available at Memorial Park https://www.yelp.com/biz/memorial-park-manitou-springs, from which you can take a free shuttle https://www.yelp.com/biz/bus-system-mountain-metropolitan-transit-colorado-springs-2 into town, the Incline, or the Pike's Peak Cog stop, but walking most of the village itself is totally doable from the park if you are fit.Don't forget your refillable bottles for the spring water!More helpful links (since Yelp doesn't want to update the biz listing to include a relevant URL):Mineral Springs CC & Visitor's Bureau https://manitousprings.org/Mineral Springs Foundation http://manitoumineralsprings.orgMineral Springs City Government http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/

I thought this place was pretty cool.Lots to look at here and natural spring water to taste. So awesome.I think that the Penny Arcade though, is the best!Wish parking was free, but i guess they have to maintain the old town.

Beautiful artist colony nestled in the front range of the Rocky Mountains. If you're drawn to such places, then I'd say it's analogous to New Hope, PA but with a western flavor. Eclectic mix of shops, fantastic dining and the famous carbonate fresh springs line the streets. Always a major draw in summer, we prefer to wander around off-season and grab lunch in one of the lovely cafes. This town has taken a beating with repeated flooding due to runoff left by the regional wildfires - and still the businesses carry on, improve and innovate to offer visitors the ultimate in day tripping enjoyment. It's a wonderful place, well worth a visit when you're in the area.

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center is your starting point for a visit to Manitou Springs. It has a lot of interesting and intriguing history of the town

One spring tasted like iron. Blecch! I tried to complain to the manager, but I couldn't find a responsible party. Luckily one of the next springs tasted better, and had a little bit of lithium in it i'm told. I'm not a drug user, but drinking from this spring filled me with a warm sense benevolence and togetherness for all of humankind, so I'm giving it four stars.