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Before you go
Your trip to Manitou Springs.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Manitou Springs – Colorado Destination Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak about 115 km from Denver
How to get there
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Colorado Springs Airport (COS) Colorado Springs · 22 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 10 km from downtown Colorado Springs via US-24, accessible by city bus. The nearest airport is Colorado Springs (COS).
How many days
One day is enough to take the train up Pikes Peak and walk around the village. With an extra half day, include the cave and the stone dwellings.
When to go
From June to September, for the train to the summit. The village is open year-round, with less activity in winter.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No for the village and the train, which are close to Colorado Springs. For the cave, it helps.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Manitou Springs
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Morning
Pikes Peak Railway
Take one of the early cog trains to the summit of Pikes Peak.
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Afternoon
Village and springs
Return to the village, taste the water from the mineral springs scattered along the main street, and visit the Manitou Cliff Dwellings.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Manitou Springs?
Ride the train to Pikes Peak, taste the water from the mineral springs, stroll the main street, and visit Cave of the Winds and the Manitou Cliff Dwellings.
Do you have to pay to taste the water from Manitou Springs?
No. The public springs are scattered through the village, and anyone can taste the water. The flavor varies from spring to spring.
How far is Manitou Springs from Colorado Springs?
About 10 km, roughly a 15-minute drive.
What time zone is Manitou Springs in?
Manitou Springs follows Mountain Time: UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in daylight saving time, which runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.