Colorado Springs, CO City Voices

City Voices in Colorado Springs

• Secret garden behind the Simpich Showcase — most people walk right past it — If you go to the Simpich Showcase on West Colorado Ave, there's a small garden behind the building that almost nobody knows about. It's peaceful, shaded, and perfect for sitting…
• Loyal Coffee is the best coffee in the Springs — fight me — I've tried every coffee shop in town and Loyal Coffee downtown is on another level. Single-origin pour-overs, excellent espresso, and the space is beautiful. If you're used to…
• Garden of the Gods is free but go before 7am to actually enjoy it — Everyone tells you to visit Garden of the Gods when you move here. What they don't tell you is that the main parking lots are completely full by 9am on weekends. Go before 7am —…
• What I wish someone told me before moving here from the Midwest — The altitude hits harder than you expect. Drink way more water than you think you need for the first 2 weeks. Your car insurance will probably go down. Get snow tires before…
• Manitou Incline + Cog Railway + Penny Arcade = the perfect Saturday — If you're looking for a full day out, here's our family's favorite combo: Start with the Incline in the morning or Barr Trail if you have little ones , then grab lunch on Manitou…
• Urban Egg is the best family brunch in Briargate, hands down — We've tried every brunch spot in north Colorado Springs and Urban Egg is our family's 1. Great kids menu, the french toast flight is incredible, and they're genuinely nice to…