Coming to Colorado Springs on Business (Woodland Park, Manitou Springs: hotel, movie theaters, live)

[nephthys]

Can anyone tell me what there is to do around The Citadel (besides shopping)? Is it pretty easy to get around? How far from downtown? I'll be staying for 5-7 days so I need plenty to do. Thanks

[reginhild]

Not far (5 miles or so) to Manitou Springs, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds.

A little further (8-10 miles?) to Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (and Roy Rogers Schrine/Tower of the Sun).

Scenic 40 minute drive to Woodland Park.

Pikes Peak Cog railway out of Manitou Springs (1/2 day trip up and back)

[froggin4colorado]

There isn't really much to do right around the Citadel but COS isn't a huge city so getting around easy fairly easy once you master Academy Blvd, Powers, and the Interstate. Since you are here on business, can I assume you will be looking for things to do after your 9-5 schedule? This eliminates some of the city's attractions because you are working while some are open. More info please so we can continue to give you suggestions.

[nephthys]

Thanks. I'll be there in a few weeks. Im not sure what my schedule will be, but most likely I won't have time to do anything scenic that isn't with in the city. I will be traveling alone and im somewhat of a night owl. So, sitting in a hotel room at night isn't really for me. I would like to know about any vegan/vegetarian restaurants, chill bars, late night cafe's, movie theaters and music venues in the Citadel area, or not far. Most likely I will be there a Wed-Mon so I could have the weekend off to do some sight seeing.

[lalahartma]

Will you have a car? There really isn't much right around that mall.

I have to second Manitou Springs: Adams Mountain - Home

Head to downtown CoS, 4 - 5 miles from where you are, add another couple miles and you'll be in Old Colorado City, a few more will take you to Manitou Springs.

Check out the Black Sheep and Rico's/Poor Richards:
Soda Jerk Presents
Poor Richard's in Colorado Springs

Palmer Park is close also: http://www.springsgov.com/units/park...palmer-pg1.pdf

[otowi]

There's a movie theater right across Academy Blvd from the Citadel - a dollar theater that plays ones just before or in some cases after they come to DVD. There is another theater south down Academy a couple of miles. The only vegan restaurant I know of is Adams Mountain Cafe in Manitou which you would not walk to from the Citadel. Downtown is about 3-4 miles West of the Citadel - just take Platte (which is the street on the South end of the Citadel) straight West. There is a Nickel a Play on Platte right next to the Citadel (a block west of the Citadel). Plenty of basic night life downtown but I don't know what it looks like Mon-Wed. Some of those may have music. If you really want to go anywhere, a car is probably in order. On the weekend there should be tons of places to go. Realize that 'out of town' here is not far - only 20 minutes to the Zoo, about the same or a bit more to the Pikes Peak Highway, etc.

[nephthys]

I should have a car, if I don't i'll go crazy. Especially if I can't walk anywhere. Your ideas sound good so far.

[froggin4colorado]

Southside Johnnys, Oscars, and a few other places downtown....check them out.

[lalahartma]

Also: check out the Indy for what's going on when you visit: Colorado Springs Independent : Colorado Springs

[nephthys]

Thanks all. I actually stayed in the Northern part of the city on Academy. I was caught in the blizzard (the worst of the season I heard) so I spent 2 days in my hotel room. I did get to see the Garden of the Gods my last day, and loved it! Over all it's a nice town, from what I saw. Definitely had that military town vibe, which is okay for a business trip but not sure I could live around it. Take care. L