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Manitou Springs, Colorado sits at the foot of Pikes Peak and is located 65 miles south of Denver,
4 miles west of Colorado Springs (see Map).
Hidden between Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, America's most famous mountain,
lies the magical town of Manitou Springs. "Manitou," a Native American word for "spirit,"
describes this beautiful mountain community. Eleven named mineral springs throughout town are
fed by the snows of Pikes Peak. Long before white men traveled here, the Ute, Cheyenne and many other natives
considered this area sacred.
Besides being home to several world class, nationally famous historic restaurants, as well as
many favorite neighborhood eateries, Manitou Springs has a wide selection of quality accommodations:
Lodging can be found in an historic hotel, many unique Victorian bed & breakfasts, classic and cozy unique
hotels & motels, quality motor inns,
top quality chains, cabins & cottages by Fountain Creek or nestled away off the beaten path, and secluded wooded campgrounds. And if it's the Arts that interest you, Manitou
Springs is home to dozens of artisans and galleries. The Manitou Springs Arts Council is a driving force for the arts in our
historic town!.
What makes Manitou Springs the most complete
Colorado experience is the attractions!
The Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway will take you to the top of
Pikes Peak, elevation 14,115. At the Cave of the Winds,
you will descend into the colorful depths of Colorado. Miramont Castle and the
Cliff Dwellings Museum will take you back
in time. The Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama and the
Flying "W" Ranch Chuck Wagon Cowboy Show will tickle your funny bone
and delight your senses. The Garden of the Gods Park & The Garden of the Gods Visitors & Nature Center and Helen Hunt Falls will lift your spirit.
The Ghost Town Museum will bring
you back 100 years to an 1800"s old west town. Families have all of this to enjoy and more!
The North Pole & Santa's Workshop,
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Seven Falls,
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Colorado Wolf &
Wildlife Center and the Air Force Academy, are all a short drive away.
The Pie Baking Contest and Ice Cream Social
was very well attended and a good time was had by all!
The Winners are
Kids Division
1st Place - Hunter Nichols Toasted Coconut Cream Pie
2nd Place - Christian Mattingly Camp Fire Pie
Fruit Pie Division
1st Place - Mike Flynn Rhubarb Raspberry Rumble
2nd Place - James Wellington Wild Blueberry
3rd Place - Teri Smith No Lyin' Cherry Pie
Cream Pie Division
1st Place - Debbie Wiggins Pink Lemonade Pie
2nd Place - Sandy Mattingly Orange White Chocolate Pie
3rd Place - Elaine Sommers Granny's Blackberry Cream Pie
Garden of the Gods
Visit the newest web site for Garden of the Gods Park which contains all the geology features,
hiking trails, printable maps and beautiful photography of this geologic wonder.
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