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Featured Events & Happenings

Dec 24 - Jan 2

Wine Fest Ticket Sale

Purchase tickets for next year’s Wine Festival between December 24th and January 2nd to receive $15 off!  General admission tickets here and VIP tickets here.

Dec 24 - Jan 2

Brew Fest Ticket Sale

Purchase tickets for next year’s Heritage Brew Fest now and save!  Early entry tickets here and VIP tickets here!

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Holiday Traditions in Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs has many events this Holiday Season!  For a full list of local events, click here.

From Santa and the Tree Lighting, to the annual Christmas Parade, to free 2-hour parking, to strolling brass musicians, you’ll find all of the holiday cheer in Manitou Springs.

Nov 27 - Jan 2

2nd Annual Elf Hunt

Three mischievous elves are hiding around Manitou Springs in local shops and restaurants. Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the charming shops of Manitou, and you might have a chance to win $25 in Manitou Money.  Click here for more information.

Saturday January 25, 2025

The Great Fruitcake Toss

The fruitcakes will fly again in Manitou Springs! Join us for old fashioned games of tossing fruitcakes! It all started in 1996 with locals throwing fruitcakes in the park, and 30 years later, here we are. Events will be pure feats of strength, talent, balance and taste!

Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook Off
March 1, 2025

Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cookoff

Are you an aspiring gumbo chef or a professional that’s got this nailed down? Join in the fun at gumbo cook-off and show us what you’ve got. We currently only have 13 spots left for the 2025 cookoff! 

If you are better-suited to snacking, then come taste what our 20 gumbo chefs have cooked up in the park and vote for your favorite. Samples are a mere 75¢ each!

A Sanctuary of Wellness

Nurture your mind, body, and spirit with mineral soaking at SunWater Spa, yoga in the park and so much more. Follow our Guide to Health & Wellness in Manitou Springs. Learn more

There's something in the water

Maybe it’s the mountain air, or the natural mineral springs. It might be the open-air dining or that feeling of being nestled just at the foot of Pikes Peak. Whatever it is, we know that nature rejuvenates us, now more than ever.

For centuries people have been making trips here to taste the magic and mystery of Manitou’s healing waters. Come and experience the magic for yourself—we dare you.

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Far from ordinary

All roads lead to adventure

Nestled between Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, historic Manitou Springs is centrally-located to the unique attractions of the Pikes Peak Region.

A road-tripper’s paradise, Manitou sits just below Highway 24. Head east and you’re to the interstate in under 15 minutes. Head west and you’re entering the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.

Where in the world is Manitou?

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Garden of the Gods

.5 miles away

Make sure you don’t miss Balanced Rock and Kissing Camels during your walk through the garden.

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Pikes Peak Highway

6 miles away

Hike it, drive it, bike it, bus it. No matter how you see Pikes Peak—it’s sure to take your breath away.

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Paths & Trails

Out your back door

Red Mountain and the (in)famous Manitou Incline are sure to get your heart pounding!

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Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway

60 miles round-trip

You just haven’t seen gold until you’ve seen the aspens along this scenic byway. 

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