Pikes Peak Region
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Part spa town, part artist colony, part endurance challenge — where the Incline meets the mineral springs
Manitou Springs occupies a narrow canyon at the base of Pikes Peak, and everything about it is concentrated — the charm, the mineral springs, the altitude, and the personality. The town has eight naturally carbonated mineral springs scattered along a half-mile of downtown, each with a different mineral composition. The Manitou Incline — a former railway grade with 2,768 steps gaining 2,000 feet in less than a mile — draws fitness enthusiasts from around the world. Between the springs and the Incline, downtown Manitou is packed with galleries, vintage shops, tarot readers, and restaurants that lean bohemian. Garden of the Gods is literally next door.
Historic spa hotel with mineral baths fed by natural hot springs. The original Manitou experience.
Victorian-era luxury hotel that's been welcoming guests since 1874. Full-service spa and fine dining.
Four-room B&B in a historic mansion with mountain views and gourmet breakfast.
Fondue and fine dining in a candlelit space. Reservations essential.
Eclectic Mexican-inspired cuisine with a funky atmosphere that matches the town.
Thin-crust pizza and Italian classics. The patio overlooks Fountain Creek.
2,768 railroad-tie steps ascending 2,000 vertical feet in 0.88 miles. One of the most popular hiking challenges in Colorado.
Eight natural springs throughout downtown, each with distinct mineral composition. Free to taste from public fountains.
Free public park with towering red sandstone formations and 15 miles of trails. Technically in Colorado Springs but borders Manitou.
Very. It gains 2,000 feet in less than a mile at altitude. Average completion time is 45–90 minutes. You don't need to be an athlete, but you need to be honest about your fitness level. Start early to avoid afternoon heat.
Yes — all eight springs have public fountains. Each tastes different due to varying mineral content. Shoshone Spring is the mildest; Iron Spring is the most... assertive.
Door-to-door from DIA or anywhere on the Front Range. Flight tracked, no surge pricing.
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