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    Short Walk to the Falls
    Rebecca H.

    This was beautiful and accessible for my father to see - he's got a bad back so it's rare he can walk to such pretty falls. There was someone at the base who works for the falls and gave us such awesome information about the history of it. I only wish it would he scrubbed of that graffiti. But it was well-maintained, everyone was really helpful, and there were porto-potties at the start. Just get there early, really small lot.

    Rhonda W.

    Trip wasted. Closed. Disappointed. Made special trip to see the falls. Pics looked promising but its closed right now because of some rabid bats but open on the weekend. ??? So the bats dont bite through the weekdays. Im calling bs on this.

    Heather T.

    The hubs and I added this in to something else we were doing in the area and that would absolutely be my recommendation. This is not a stand alone event to do for the day if you don't already live in the area. It is right across the way from the Cave of the Winds so this would be something to do before or after. The area is open until 4 p.m., takes a dollar donation per person and is a short walk to waterfalls with graffiti on the bridge and rocks. I hate to see nature basically vandalized but it seems to be under control now and it is a cool area to hang for a few minutes and cool your feet off in the water.

    Ralphie S.

    A beautiful waterfall on the edge of Manitou Springs. Access is limited due to Serpentine Dr. being closed for repairs. If you park on the road above you can walk on the bridge to get a great vantage point for viewing.

    Yvette S.

    Outstanding place to enjoy a crisp beautiful day in sunny Colorado. Have a picnic enjoy a quiet spot and read a book or observe nature & the beautiful mountain air. Take away fond memories but leave no trace behind...

    James H.

    Awesome place!! My brother took me here on my last visit to CO & I loved it. You take a short hike up to bridge/waterfall area. It's a hidden gem. People hang out on the beach. Others just go to take pictures with the graffiti or walk in the water. If your in the Colorado Springs area, I highly recommend. ** Parking is limited.

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    Just an FYI, the location is closed (Temporarily ?) due to construction of the bridge

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    I think I was more impressed by all the graffiti than the waterfall, but both were amazing.

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    Navajo Spring - Navajo spring with "spicy" carbonated water

    Navajo Spring

    5.0(1 review)
    0.6 mi

    We found only 4 of 8 springs in Manitou Springs on a snowy March afternoon on a Saturday: Shoshone…read moreSpring (not working), Cheyenne Spring, Stratton Spring (my favorite), and this curious oddity. We would have never found it if it wasn't for a woman who saw us at the Cheyenne Spring drinking the water out of Cheyenne and trying to bottle it to take home. She said, "you gotta try the water at the Navajo Spring, it tastes like spicy carbonated water". When I asked her where it was, she said "right there!" and pointed to Navajo Spring a few feet away from where we were standing. I don't think we would have found this place unless it was pointed out to us as it's in a curious location, housed in a building where Patsy's Candy and Gift shop sits. The water here didn't taste that spicy to me, maybe more saltier than the Cheyenne's, but it was definitely carbonated. The history of this spring is fascinating. I got some information from The Mineral Springs Foundation: it was popular in the 1870s and young boys were hired to dip cups into the spring to quench the thirst of travelers and tourists. Cups and ladles on chains were also fastened to lower into the springs so everyone could taste the carbonated waters. The water from Navajo Springs were incorporated into Manitou Ginger Champagne, Manitou table water and cola drinks and were shipped all across the country by the Manitou Mineral Water Company. I was so enamored by the fact that this historical spring sits right in the middle of a candy store (outside and accessible) and right next door to an old-fashioned penny arcade! Right below our feet we could see the spring rushing by through the wooden floor slats. Amazing. Here's to 154 years of good health! I hope the springs stick around for another 150 years or more!

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    Navajo Spring - The spring comes out of the wall!

    The spring comes out of the wall!

    Navajo Spring - The spring was right below our feet

    The spring was right below our feet

    Navajo Spring - Navajo Spring right around the corner

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    Navajo Spring right around the corner

    Stratton Spring - March 2024

    Stratton Spring

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    This was my favorite mineral spring in Manitou because of the sculpture, the interesting way we…read morefound it, and it just says "magic" to me. We only found 4 out of the 8 springs in town, but that's because we were walking around in snow and it was getting late. Prior to finding this spring (by accident) - This particular spring makes a high pitch noise that I mistook for birds screeching, so we walked over to investigate, and here it was! We also found the Shoshone Spring (not working), Cheyenne Spring and the Navajo Spring. All of these springs have their own stories. According to the Mineral Springs Foundation, this particular spring was named after Winfried Scott Stratton, who struck it rich with gold in the early 1900's. When he died he left his fortune of several millions of dollars to indigent children and the elderly. "On February 21, 1936, at a depth of 283 feet, sparkling soda water was struck flowing at 25 gallons per minute. Today, Stratton Spring stands as one of Manitou's iconic mineral spring assets along its downtown corridor, ensuring Winfield Scott Stratton's legacy. (from Mineral Springs Foundation webpage)" The water here is sparkling, but not as salty as the Cheyenne Spring. It had the mildest taste of all the springs in town and the sodium, potassium and calcium content here was less than all of the other springs.

    You will find this natural spring right on the Manitou Springs strip near the traffic circle. It…read morenot only serves as a spring but is also has a nice sculpture on it. The bronze sculpture depicts a lady, known as "the maiden of the water", bending over. The statue is on a semicircular pedestal and under a semi-circular pergola. It is a very nice spring set-up and draws you to the spring. The statue, spring, and little plaza area that it is located could use a little TLC and is in need of some maintenance. It is still operational, but just needs some attention. The spring is named in honor of Winfield Scott Stratton, who became the region's first self-made millionaire in 1891, after discovering a huge payload of 1.3 million ounces of gold. In 1936 his Foundation drilled the Spring in his honor after his untimely death in 1902. The spring flows at about 25 gallons per minute and appeared to having air coming out with the water as evident from its hissing. It has a seltzer water taste, and this and water from the other springs are rumored to have healing properties. The water is an acquired taste, but drinkable. This is not a very long stop and is one of many springs in the area. This is something that you would probably just stumble across and not a destination. There is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance from here but I recommend combining a stop here with other activities like a visit to the tourist strip, with shops and restaurants, that it is located. The good news is that you can fill your water bottles here as well as look at a nice piece of street art. It is definitely worth a look if you are in the area.

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    Stratton Spring - March 2024

    March 2024

    Stratton Spring - March 2024

    March 2024

    Stratton Spring - March 2024

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    March 2024

    Manitou Springs Heritage Museum - Manitou Springs High School - Then and Now Exhibit

    Manitou Springs Heritage Museum

    4.7(6 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Quaint, hipster little town. It has some local shops, as well as some touristy type places to buy…read moresouvenirs. The view is nice, with this town being at the base of the mointaind. It has a nice little mountain vibe and it's fun to walk from one end to the other to browse the shops.

    Manitou Springs is an adorable, quaint little Rocky Mountain village outside of Colorado Springs…read morethat is a *must* for folks who enjoy an active lifestyle. The stairway to heaven known as the Manitou Incline https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-incline-manitou-springs is here, as well as nearby Cave of the Winds https://www.yelp.com/biz/cave-of-the-winds-mountain-park-manitou-springs, Pike's Peak https://www.yelp.com/biz/pikes-peak-americas-mountain-cascade-2 and Garden of the Gods https://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-of-the-gods-visitor-and-nature-center-colorado-springs with all of their trails and scenic views. Plus, you can sip from several different naturally carbonated springs http://manitoumineralsprings.org/pdf_files/brochure.pdf and eat some fabulous meals & desserts at the numerous quirky restaurants on the main drag. When you're ready to slow down, you can visit one of 11 art galleries. Almost everything is accessible on foot or via the free shuttle system that circulates through town. It's about 75 miles or a 90-minute drive from Denver (depending on traffic), but if you have the extra time and don't want to drive or park, you can take a Bustang $12 fare South Line https://www.ridebustang.com/south-line bus into Colorado Springs and from there catch the $2 fare #3 shuttle into Manitou https://coloradosprings.gov/sites/default/files/rt3_spweb2018.pdf. Free parking is available at Memorial Park https://www.yelp.com/biz/memorial-park-manitou-springs, from which you can take a free shuttle https://www.yelp.com/biz/bus-system-mountain-metropolitan-transit-colorado-springs-2 into town, the Incline, or the Pike's Peak Cog stop, but walking most of the village itself is totally doable from the park if you are fit. Don't forget your refillable bottles for the spring water! More helpful links (since Yelp doesn't want to update the biz listing to include a relevant URL): Mineral Springs CC & Visitor's Bureau https://manitousprings.org/ Mineral Springs Foundation http://manitoumineralsprings.org Mineral Springs City Government http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/

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    Manitou Springs Heritage Museum - Old photo of our building at 517 Manitou Avenue.  It was the A&A Garage.

    Old photo of our building at 517 Manitou Avenue. It was the A&A Garage.

    Manitou Springs Heritage Museum - Garden of the Gods Pottery Exhibit

    Garden of the Gods Pottery Exhibit

    Manitou Springs Heritage Museum - Midland Railroad on the Ruxton Avenue Trestle

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    Midland Railroad on the Ruxton Avenue Trestle

    Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum - The Museum at Manitou Cliff Dwellings.

    Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum

    3.2(260 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    If you are near Manitou Springs area, I would recommend visiting the Dwellings. It's self guided…read moreonce you pay the entrance fee. There are small informational signs around the area to let you know more about what you are looking at or you can download the auto tour. The Pueblo building holds pottery, photos, and artifacts. There is a very large gift shop. Bathrooms are located in that building as well.

    After finishing the tours at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, I decided to stop right next door at…read morethe Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and I'm so glad I did. The cliff dwellings are incredible to see up close. They're modeled after ancient Ancestral Puebloan structures (often associated with Southwest tribes like the Navajo), and walking through them really gives you a sense of how people lived long ago. One thing that stood out to me was seeing how small the doorways and rooms were -- it really shows how much shorter people were back then! What I loved most was the self-guided audio tour you can use on your phone. As you walk through, you just select the number for each section and it explains the history and significance of that area. It was super informative and easy to follow, and I liked being able to go at my own pace. I love history, so being able to take my time and really listen made the experience even better. The gift shop is huge and honestly impressive. They had beautiful handmade items inspired by Native American craftsmanship, along with the usual souvenirs like stickers, books, and t-shirts. But they also had unique items like jewelry, coffee, honey, and so many locally inspired pieces. It's basically a full building packed with things to browse. Overall, I absolutely enjoyed this stop. It was educational, interesting, and worth the time. I would definitely come back -- and I might bring my husband next time when he has a day off. If you love history, this is a must-stop when you're in the area.

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    Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum
    Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum
    Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum

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    Manitou Incline - Cheerleaders

    Manitou Incline

    4.7(362 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    The Manitou Incline is a hike near Colorado Springs, Colorado, featuring 2,768 steps climbing…read morenearly 2,000 vertical feet in under a mile, with grades up to 68%. The Manitou Incline is not for the faint of heart, but if you're looking for a serious workout with jaw-dropping views, this is the hike for you. What makes it amazing is panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the town of Manitou Springs at the top. The trail is well-marked, and the incline attracts a mix of serious hikers, runners, and tourists, which gives it a fun energy. Parking is a challenge as the lot was full and we parked in the town of Manitou Springs and walked about a mile to get to the incline. The website made it seem like the hike required reservations and there were not any available, so I was not sure if I was going to get to hike. However, once I got to the incline I was able to do the hike at my leisure. Whether you're looking for a bucket-list hike, an intense workout, or just a chance to experience Colorado's beauty up close, the Manitou Incline delivers an amazing experience.

    Park at Hiawatha Gardens - $25 Parking for 4 hours and get free shuttle bus to the Incline. There…read moreshould be other better parking options, I think we're paying too much for that. Very steep steps, not many shaded areas for you to take a break. The view is okay, conquer the Incline is more on personal pride, not for the view. I don't think the view on the summit is awesome. there are few spot for you to bailout, 395 steps, 1300 and 1800. So, no pressure, just take the trail down whenever you feel like it.

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    Manitou Incline - Manitou Incline

    Manitou Incline

    Manitou Incline - Manitou incline halfway up during sunrise.

    Manitou incline halfway up during sunrise.

    Manitou Incline

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    Wheeler Town Clock

    Wheeler Town Clock

    4.0(1 review)
    0.7 mi

    This is a historical clock that was donated to the city by Jerome Wheeler, the town's first banker,…read morein 1889 for the opening of the Manitou Mineral Water Bottling Company. It was cast by the J. L. Mott Iron Works of Trenton, New Jersey, and also served double duty as a fountain. Water flowed from the dolphin heads into bowls for dogs to drink. On the top of the clock tower you will see a statue of Hygeia, the daughter of the Greek god of health and medicine, Aesclepius, looking at a lamp that she is holding in her left hand. It is located at near the end of the Manitou strip and is located in a small plaza area with benches. It has a clear view of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. The clock was restored, to include repainting, recreating stained glass faces from historic photos, recasting missing dolphin heads, new surrounding landscaping, and creating new interior works/illumination, in 1991, with donations from local citizens and businesses. This is not a main attraction of the town and definitely not a destination stop. It will mainly get visitors that are already there to check out the tourist strip of shops and restaurants. If you are in the area this is surely worth a quick peak or you can take a load of on one of the benches in the plaza. As with most similar stops that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 10 minutes. With that being said, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

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    Wheeler Town Clock
    Wheeler Town Clock
    Wheeler Town Clock

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    Rainbow Falls - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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