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Manitou Springs, CO

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Discover Manitou Springs's best attractions - from the natural mineral springs to Pikes Peak and the historic Cliff Dwellings.

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Miramont Castle Museum
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Miramont Castle Museum

A four-story, 14,000-square-foot Victorian mansion built into the hillside in 1895. Nine architectural styles, period rooms, a tea room, and a model railroad. One of the most distinctive historic homes in Colorado.

9 Capitol Hill Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
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Manitou Incline

The legendary stairway climb: 2,744 railroad-tie steps gaining roughly 2,000 feet over less than a mile, on the bed of a former funicular. Free to climb but a timed reservation is required. Descend via the Barr Trail. One of the most demanding day hikes in Colorado.

Ruxton Ave at Hydro St, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

A Manitou Springs landmark operating since 1881. Guided cave tours, the Williams Canyon Zipline, the Bat-a-Pult and other above-ground thrill rides, all set on the cliffs above US-24. Open daily, year-round.

100 Cave of the Winds Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway

The highest cog railway in North America, climbing from Manitou Springs to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak. Operating since 1891 and fully rebuilt in 2021. Seasonal departures from the Ruxton Avenue depot. Reservations strongly recommended.

515 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings and Museum
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings and Museum

Authentic Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings you can walk through, relocated and preserved at the mouth of Williams Canyon. A hands-on look at the architecture and daily life of the people who built across the Four Corners region. Open daily.

10 Cliff Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
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Manitou Mineral Springs Tour

The free, self-guided walk that gives the town its name. Eight naturally carbonated public mineral springs are spread along Manitou and Ruxton Avenues, each with its own taste and mineral profile. Bring a bottle and taste your way through downtown.

Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
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More of Manitou Springs

Plan your trip at the foot of Pikes Peak: attractions, dining, outdoors, events, and more.

See & Do

Attractions

Cave of the Winds, the Cog Railway, the Cliff Dwellings, the mineral springs, and the Manitou Incline.

Get Outside

Outdoors

The Incline, Barr Trail, Garden of the Gods, and the trails of the Pikes Peak region.

Eat & Drink

Dining

Independent restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops along historic Manitou Avenue.

What's On

Events

The Commonwheel Art Festival, the Wine Festival, the Emma Crawford Coffin Races, and more.

Plan

Itineraries

A perfect day or a full weekend in Manitou Springs and the Pikes Peak region.

Heritage

History

From the sacred Ute springs to the Victorian resort era and a National Historic downtown.