Emma and Noah's Guide to Cascade
Food scene
Delicious El-Salvadoran food in a modern, bright restaurant.
29 moradores locais recomendam
Monse's Pupuseria
115 S 25th StDelicious El-Salvadoran food in a modern, bright restaurant.
Authentic pizza lovingly crafted by the Italian family who owns this incredible restaurant. Noah and Emma eat here all the time!
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Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado AveAuthentic pizza lovingly crafted by the Italian family who owns this incredible restaurant. Noah and Emma eat here all the time!
Delicious southern-style BBQ with Cajun sides and live music on the patio.
129 moradores locais recomendam
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveDelicious southern-style BBQ with Cajun sides and live music on the patio.
Diner-style breakfast and lunch straight out of grandma's kitchen. Just a short drive or bike ride from the cottage, be sure to spend a morning here!
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The Pantry
6980 Lake StDiner-style breakfast and lunch straight out of grandma's kitchen. Just a short drive or bike ride from the cottage, be sure to spend a morning here!
With delicious pastries, unique scones, and hearty loaves, Nightingale is a Colorado Springs gem! Our favorite pastry is the ham and cheese croissant, paired with a coffee from Building Three next door.
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Nightingale Bread
2727 N Cascade AveWith delicious pastries, unique scones, and hearty loaves, Nightingale is a Colorado Springs gem! Our favorite pastry is the ham and cheese croissant, paired with a coffee from Building Three next door.
Be sure to stop into Fern's diner, Cascade's newest restaurant! This 100% Vegan diner at the base of Pikes Peak offering a range of American comfort foods such as pancakes, burgers, and even cheese curds. This is the perfect stop after exploring the Pikes Peak Hwy.
Fern's Diner & Drinkery
Be sure to stop into Fern's diner, Cascade's newest restaurant! This 100% Vegan diner at the base of Pikes Peak offering a range of American comfort foods such as pancakes, burgers, and even cheese curds. This is the perfect stop after exploring the Pikes Peak Hwy.
If you're a fan of junky, greasy pizza, check out Louie's Pizza! Our favorite order is a pepperoni pizza and an order of their famous cheesy bread.
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Louie's Pizza
333 N Tejon StIf you're a fan of junky, greasy pizza, check out Louie's Pizza! Our favorite order is a pepperoni pizza and an order of their famous cheesy bread.
One of Colorado Springs' "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" spots, the Skirted Heifer is famous for it's cheese-skirted burger at an affordable price. Be sure to try their belgian-style fries!
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The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StOne of Colorado Springs' "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" spots, the Skirted Heifer is famous for it's cheese-skirted burger at an affordable price. Be sure to try their belgian-style fries!
Bon Ton's Cafe is the perfect spot for brunch in Old Colorado City. Only 15 minutes from the cottage, stop in for delicious Eggs Benedict before heading to the seasonal farmer's market just down the street.
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Bon Ton's Cafe
2601 W Colorado AveBon Ton's Cafe is the perfect spot for brunch in Old Colorado City. Only 15 minutes from the cottage, stop in for delicious Eggs Benedict before heading to the seasonal farmer's market just down the street.
COATI is an excellent experience with a wide selection international street food and bars. This is a great place to relax, have a drink or grab some food.
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COATI
514 S Tejon StCOATI is an excellent experience with a wide selection international street food and bars. This is a great place to relax, have a drink or grab some food.
Sightseeing
Hiking and amazing views in the heart of Colorado Springs. Wheelchair accessible with a variety of hiking trails, climbing routes, and beautiful locations for photos or a lovely sunrise picnic.
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Garden of Gods
Garden of GodsHiking and amazing views in the heart of Colorado Springs. Wheelchair accessible with a variety of hiking trails, climbing routes, and beautiful locations for photos or a lovely sunrise picnic.
Drive to the top of America's mountain, with various stops along the way for fishing, hiking, or a family picnic. Enjoy the views of Colorado Springs at the visitor center at the top of the peak and taste the famous donuts!
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Pikes Peak - A Montanha da América
5089 Pikes Peak HwyDrive to the top of America's mountain, with various stops along the way for fishing, hiking, or a family picnic. Enjoy the views of Colorado Springs at the visitor center at the top of the peak and taste the famous donuts!
Visit Mueller state park for hiking and stunning fall colors when the aspens turn beautifully golden.
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Parque Estadual Mueller
21045 CO-67Visit Mueller state park for hiking and stunning fall colors when the aspens turn beautifully golden.
Be sure to stop at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs' most famous historic resort. No need to pay, just park in the surrounding neighborhood streets and stroll around the immaculate grounds. If you're here around Christmastime, the Broadmoor is especially festive with thousands of lights and an annual chocolate gingerbread house.
Broadmoor
Be sure to stop at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs' most famous historic resort. No need to pay, just park in the surrounding neighborhood streets and stroll around the immaculate grounds. If you're here around Christmastime, the Broadmoor is especially festive with thousands of lights and an annual chocolate gingerbread house.
With amazing views of Pikes Peak and the opportunity for several types of recreation, don't miss Rampart Range Reservoir. The dirt road to the reservoir can be rough at times, but is certainly accessible for all types of vehicles.
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With amazing views of Pikes Peak and the opportunity for several types of recreation, don't miss Rampart Range Reservoir. The dirt road to the reservoir can be rough at times, but is certainly accessible for all types of vehicles.
With miles of trails and views, Red Rocks Canyon is the perfect spot for a close-to-home hike. Only 15 minutes away from the cottage, you will love the feeling of being secluded in nature while also in the middle of Colorado Springs. If you like to rock climb, check out the dozens of routes scattered throughout the park!
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Área Aberta do Cânion Red Rock
3550 W High StWith miles of trails and views, Red Rocks Canyon is the perfect spot for a close-to-home hike. Only 15 minutes away from the cottage, you will love the feeling of being secluded in nature while also in the middle of Colorado Springs. If you like to rock climb, check out the dozens of routes scattered throughout the park!
Shopping
Co-op with over 70 local businesses selling vintage clothing, artwork and handmade gifts. Emma sells prints of her artwork here!
Eclectic CO.
214 1/2 N Tejon StCo-op with over 70 local businesses selling vintage clothing, artwork and handmade gifts. Emma sells prints of her artwork here!
This locally-owned boutique features trendy and quality clothing for the whole family, including a selection of accessories and home goods from Colorado Springs artisans.
The Local Honey Collective
425 E Bijou StThis locally-owned boutique features trendy and quality clothing for the whole family, including a selection of accessories and home goods from Colorado Springs artisans.
This one-of-a-kind boutique features exclusively fair-trade clothing items sourced from international artisans. The owners have a passion for ethically made clothing and are very knowledgeable about Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas.
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Yobel
11 E Bijou StThis one-of-a-kind boutique features exclusively fair-trade clothing items sourced from international artisans. The owners have a passion for ethically made clothing and are very knowledgeable about Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas.
Coffee
Switchback coffee is a light and airy coffee shop, perfect for a morning spent in downtown Colorado Springs.
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SwitchBack Coffee Roasters
330 N Institute StSwitchback coffee is a light and airy coffee shop, perfect for a morning spent in downtown Colorado Springs.
With stunning views of Pikes Peak and a cozy interior, stop in to Building Three Coffee, located in a converted elementary school. Be sure to check out Nightingale Bread next door!
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Building Three Coffee
2727 N Cascade AveWith stunning views of Pikes Peak and a cozy interior, stop in to Building Three Coffee, located in a converted elementary school. Be sure to check out Nightingale Bread next door!
This tiny coffee shop is one of Colorado Springs newest little cafes! If you're passionate about coffee (like we are), you'll love chatting with the owner about his current favorite roasts and the flavor profiles he recommends for you.
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Frankly Coffee
727 1/2 W Colorado AveThis tiny coffee shop is one of Colorado Springs newest little cafes! If you're passionate about coffee (like we are), you'll love chatting with the owner about his current favorite roasts and the flavor profiles he recommends for you.
This modern coffee shop is perfect for a quick stop or a good, long conversation. Loyal Coffee is a delicious high-end coffee roaster, specializing in light roasts and exotic beans.
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Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveThis modern coffee shop is perfect for a quick stop or a good, long conversation. Loyal Coffee is a delicious high-end coffee roaster, specializing in light roasts and exotic beans.
Beer
If you love IPA's and the feel of a bustling brewery, this is the place for you! Goat Patch also regularly features local food trucks.
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Cervejaria Goat Patch
2727 N Cascade AveIf you love IPA's and the feel of a bustling brewery, this is the place for you! Goat Patch also regularly features local food trucks.
For classic brews and a really lovely patio in the middle of historic Manitou Springs, Manitou Brewing is the perfect spot for a quick beer after taking on the Incline.
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Manitou Brewing Company
725 Manitou AveFor classic brews and a really lovely patio in the middle of historic Manitou Springs, Manitou Brewing is the perfect spot for a quick beer after taking on the Incline.
Conselho para os viajantes
Reserve antes de ir
Pikes Peak Highway
Due to limited parking space at the visitor center at the summit of Pikes Peak, reservations are required. Book early if you're interested in driving to the top of America's mountain!
Não perca
Trailhead near the Cottage
If you're interested in getting some time outdoors, take a short walk to the Mt Esther trailhead located on Mountain Road.
Não perca
Buena Vista, CO
An hour and a half drive from the cottage, Buena Vista is a fantastic day trip paired with a beautiful drive through the Rocky Mountains. BV is famous for its river rafting and Mt Princeton Hot Springs, with numerous places to hike in the surrounding Collegiate Peaks.
Não perca
Breckenridge, CO
About a two hour drive from the cottage, Breckenridge is a classic Colorado mountain town. Several ski resorts are close to the town for winter recreation, but Breckenridge is also fantastic in summer months for sightseeing and hiking. If you're up for hiking a 14er, Quandary Peak is perfect for the adventurous hiker.