Colorado Springs — Five-Day Local Itinerary

Hidden local favorite for the most authentic pre-hike breakfast burritos.

💡 Ask for the red/green 'Christmas' style if you're feeling bold.

Locals run the Siamese Twins trail to avoid the tour bus crowds at Balanced Rock.

💡 Parking is easiest at the Trading Post or the overflow lots off Ridge Rd.

A historic West Side institution featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' but still loved by neighbors.

💡 Their giant cinnamon rolls are meant for sharing.

The city's first craft brewery, located in a 1901 building. It’s the unofficial downtown headquarters.

💡 Try the Dos Lunas Lager—it's incredibly crisp.

The ultimate local fitness test. 2,744 steps of pure vertical joy.

💡 Bring at least 1 liter of water. Don't go down the steps; use the Barr Trail.

An old elementary school turned into a food hall/brewery. This is where the creative south side lives.

💡 Check out the Principal's Office bar for coffee and cocktails.

A historic way to reach the 14,115' summit that locals take their out-of-town guests on.

💡 Book at least 2 weeks in advance for summer trips.

Ranked top in the US, this is a 'mountain zoo'. Locals come just to feed the massive giraffe herd.

💡 Wear your hiking shoes; the entire zoo is on a steep slope.

No frills, just legendary Colorado-style green chile that locals buy by the pint.

💡 The salsa bar is fresh and spicy. Try the breakfast burritos even for lunch.