Bonny's OCC Guidebook
Marijuana Shops
There are only 2 recreational marijuana shops in Manitou. If by chance you are travelling through Pueblo or Denver to get here: buy on the way! It's way cheaper tax wise... otherwise, these two carry all you need to experience the CO 420 scene
Organic recreational bud sales, parking is easiest up the hill in the lot behind the dispensary/gas station. You can save time by ordering online through their website too.
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Maggie's Farm Marijuana Dispensary
141 Manitou AveOrganic recreational bud sales, parking is easiest up the hill in the lot behind the dispensary/gas station. You can save time by ordering online through their website too.
The 2nd and ONLY other recretional mmj sales in Springs area, otherwise you must go to Pueblo or Denver. This is a good shop, similar prices to Maggies with an easier to navigate parking lot.
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Emerald Fields Manitou Recreational Dispensary
27 Manitou AveThe 2nd and ONLY other recretional mmj sales in Springs area, otherwise you must go to Pueblo or Denver. This is a good shop, similar prices to Maggies with an easier to navigate parking lot.
Food Scene
Colorado doesn't really have it's "own" cuisine (or accent, lol)... so we borrow from the best. You will find a lot of green chilis used everywhere, some nods to our roots with Bison and Elk, as well as a strangely (Californian) love for seafood. TBH, as a native, I've always thought it odd how much CO loves seafood but also started eating sushi at 5 years old so...no complaints! Lol.
Anywho, this is only a teeny list of the cool places to eat here. I hope you get to check some out. 👍🏻👍🏻
Breakfast all day, several kinds of bacon (including chocolate covered), fabulous food, pool, darts, video games, & live music on weekends.
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Mother Muff’s Kitchen and Spirits
2432 W Colorado AveBreakfast all day, several kinds of bacon (including chocolate covered), fabulous food, pool, darts, video games, & live music on weekends.
Alchemy
2625 W Colorado AveDelicious food, creative drinks
Small bites and fabulous charcuterie. The Tuna Carpaccio salad is my personal favorite.
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TAPAteria
2607 W Colorado AveSmall bites and fabulous charcuterie. The Tuna Carpaccio salad is my personal favorite.
The best stone baked Naples style pizza in town! Doesn't travel well so I recommend eating there. Beautiful patio seating.
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Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado AveThe best stone baked Naples style pizza in town! Doesn't travel well so I recommend eating there. Beautiful patio seating.
Best NY style pizza in town and delivers to all of OCC. Thin, giant, fresh...simply fantastic!
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Slice420
2501 W Colorado AveBest NY style pizza in town and delivers to all of OCC. Thin, giant, fresh...simply fantastic!
Everything here is good! Even when they get super busy, service is always wonderful.
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The Exchange
526 S Tejon StEverything here is good! Even when they get super busy, service is always wonderful.
Eim Thai
1466 Garden of the Gods RdBest thai in town!
Eclectic funky creative atmosphere with good food, nifty cocktails, and a teepee!
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Shuga's
702 S Cascade AveEclectic funky creative atmosphere with good food, nifty cocktails, and a teepee!
Locally owned coffee shop with yummy snacks and cool art things for sale inside.
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Carnelian Coffee Co
2428 W Colorado AveLocally owned coffee shop with yummy snacks and cool art things for sale inside.
Bon Ton's Cafe
2601 W Colorado AveReally good indulgent food with a lil Southern flair.
Trinity Brewing
1466 Garden of the Gods RdAmazing selection of beer on tap and creative food
Best consistent Indian in the area, there are other places closer but they are hit or miss.
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Zaika Indian Cuisine
4661 Centennial BlvdBest consistent Indian in the area, there are other places closer but they are hit or miss.
More delicious coffee on the South side if you're headed to Canyon City or Broadmoor areas.
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Sacred Ground Cafe
1801 Cheyenne BlvdMore delicious coffee on the South side if you're headed to Canyon City or Broadmoor areas.
A CO staple, stop in here for some fudge or truffles...or a giant caramel apple (they can slice it for you)😍
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
2431 Colorado AveA CO staple, stop in here for some fudge or truffles...or a giant caramel apple (they can slice it for you)😍
Best sushi rice in town. Small affordable menu of yummy japanese inspired cuisine paired with delicious drinks in a chic futuristic venue.
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Chiba Bar
19 E Kiowa StBest sushi rice in town. Small affordable menu of yummy japanese inspired cuisine paired with delicious drinks in a chic futuristic venue.
This is such a cool spot, designed like a speakeasy. Fabulous drinks and the largest selection of whiskey/bourbon/scotch I've seen yet.
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Shame & Regret
15 E Bijou StThis is such a cool spot, designed like a speakeasy. Fabulous drinks and the largest selection of whiskey/bourbon/scotch I've seen yet.
Yum. Just...yum! Either the main restaurant or their new sushi spot around the corner, both are fabulous. Steak & seafood
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Bonny and Read
101 N Tejon StYum. Just...yum! Either the main restaurant or their new sushi spot around the corner, both are fabulous. Steak & seafood
Really cool spot where they turned a school into several restaurants, an art gallery, & brew house
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Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveReally cool spot where they turned a school into several restaurants, an art gallery, & brew house
Nevermind In&Out, this little drive through is the BEST quick burger in town. Toasted bun, clean meat, small menu... don't let the line deter you, they move through it fast.
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Drifter's Hamburgers
4455 Mark Dabling BlvdNevermind In&Out, this little drive through is the BEST quick burger in town. Toasted bun, clean meat, small menu... don't let the line deter you, they move through it fast.
It may be a chain, but it's super yummy and the 420 themed spot is pretty fun
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Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
3171 N Chestnut StIt may be a chain, but it's super yummy and the 420 themed spot is pretty fun
Good clean food attached to two of the coolest stores ever. Toys, books, knick knacks...super nifty hippy vibes here.
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Poor Richard's Restaurant
324 1/2 N Tejon StGood clean food attached to two of the coolest stores ever. Toys, books, knick knacks...super nifty hippy vibes here.
Miss Southern food a lil bit? This is the place... messy, delicious, and made with love ❤
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Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveMiss Southern food a lil bit? This is the place... messy, delicious, and made with love ❤
We (CO) may not have a cuisine...but we are known statewide for micro breweries. This one is my absolute favorite on the westside. Great brews, yummy food, and dog friendly! ❤❤
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Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveWe (CO) may not have a cuisine...but we are known statewide for micro breweries. This one is my absolute favorite on the westside. Great brews, yummy food, and dog friendly! ❤❤
Ok...so this place IS in Denver, I know. Thing is, it's the BEST sushi you will ever find in all of CO, CA, and TX (trust me, I've tried everywhere). So if you find yourself headed to Denver, don't miss this place. Not cheap, lines form an hour before it opens.... truly a gem!
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Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StOk...so this place IS in Denver, I know. Thing is, it's the BEST sushi you will ever find in all of CO, CA, and TX (trust me, I've tried everywhere). So if you find yourself headed to Denver, don't miss this place. Not cheap, lines form an hour before it opens.... truly a gem!
The building is gorgeous, service is friendly, and the food is SUPERB. Mexican/Southwestern fare
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Crystal Park Cantina
178 Crystal Park RdThe building is gorgeous, service is friendly, and the food is SUPERB. Mexican/Southwestern fare
Sightseeing
Weather warning: CO is famous for fincky weather, especially here in the mtns. SO: always have sunscreen, some light jacket, and a hat. If you have the stuff, you won't miss it. 👍🏻👍🏻 also, don't run away from an outdoor event too quickly, our weather also shifts quickly. In the Spring-Fall you can and might experience all four seasons with snow to hot hot sun in one day. One guarantee is that the sun never hides for more than 36 hrs. Dress in layers, expect wind.... have fun!!!! 😁😁 Oh, and don't feed the turkeys: they get aggressive 😬😂
Meeting friends or family with children? This beautiful spot is fun for everyone and has tons of rides for the little ones.
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North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwyMeeting friends or family with children? This beautiful spot is fun for everyone and has tons of rides for the little ones.
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdCaves, rocks, climbing, excellent fun
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueCool old cog railway, food, photo opps
Hike or drive through is the usual way...you could also take a horseback tour, jeep tour, rent a bike/scooter....
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdHike or drive through is the usual way...you could also take a horseback tour, jeep tour, rent a bike/scooter....
Pikes Peak Summit House
Take a drive or the Incline if you're brave...
Wear comfortable shoes, it's on a mountain and you'll be walking a LOT. Absolutely the best zoo I've ever been to though. They truly focus on rehabilitation and natural safe spaces for the animals. There is also a quick drive up past it to some cool lookouts and old buildings/churches.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdWear comfortable shoes, it's on a mountain and you'll be walking a LOT. Absolutely the best zoo I've ever been to though. They truly focus on rehabilitation and natural safe spaces for the animals. There is also a quick drive up past it to some cool lookouts and old buildings/churches.
Awesome hiking trails, plenty of parking. Just don't let pups swim in the water (mercury) 😬
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StAwesome hiking trails, plenty of parking. Just don't let pups swim in the water (mercury) 😬
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdFREE! And pretty cool tbh 😁👍🏻
There is a crapload of cute little shops up and down the main street of Manitou. Christmas themed spots, rocks, icecream (like 4+ individual shops...lol...we really like icecream), souvenirs, penny arcade (more like quarter now), very dog friendly, and cool spots to try the mineral spring water (not tasty fyi but pretty cool). Each season has festivals and summer time outdoor movies/music for free.
During tourist season, there is a free shuttle bus that runs from Beckers to downtown and back every 25 mins (park for free on El Paso or in the lot at the baseball/skate parks on Beckers)
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Manitou Springs
There is a crapload of cute little shops up and down the main street of Manitou. Christmas themed spots, rocks, icecream (like 4+ individual shops...lol...we really like icecream), souvenirs, penny arcade (more like quarter now), very dog friendly, and cool spots to try the mineral spring water (not tasty fyi but pretty cool). Each season has festivals and summer time outdoor movies/music for free.
During tourist season, there is a free shuttle bus that runs from Beckers to downtown and back every 25 mins (park for free on El Paso or in the lot at the baseball/skate parks on Beckers)
The Leechpit Records and Vintage
3020 West Colorado AvenueA definitely unique shop full of vintage wonders
A sight to behold and not that far away. In fact, the drive through the canyon to get to Cañon City is gorgeous too.
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Royal Gorge Bridge en Park
4218 Co Rd 3AA sight to behold and not that far away. In fact, the drive through the canyon to get to Cañon City is gorgeous too.
This is such a cool spot! I recommend the full moon howl tour if you're here for it.
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Colorado Wolf en Wildlife Center
4729 Twin Rocks RdThis is such a cool spot! I recommend the full moon howl tour if you're here for it.
Mountain Wookies has opened a new store in the Springs. Adorable headshop full of hippie vibes and groovy people.
1515 S Nevada Ave
1515 South Nevada AvenueMountain Wookies has opened a new store in the Springs. Adorable headshop full of hippie vibes and groovy people.
Neighborhoods
Little village at the foot of Pikes Peak, it's everything you'd expect at first glance. More than a few Christmas themed souvenir shops (Santa's village isn't far 😆), several icecream places, a "penny" arcade...
and the more fun part, coffin races, witches, a strong and vibrant lqbtq+ supportive hippie town with live music, drum circles, and animals everywhere (cats, dogs, deer, turkeys, elk, the occasional moose or bear). It's a lively interesting little place.
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Manitou Springs
Little village at the foot of Pikes Peak, it's everything you'd expect at first glance. More than a few Christmas themed souvenir shops (Santa's village isn't far 😆), several icecream places, a "penny" arcade...
and the more fun part, coffin races, witches, a strong and vibrant lqbtq+ supportive hippie town with live music, drum circles, and animals everywhere (cats, dogs, deer, turkeys, elk, the occasional moose or bear). It's a lively interesting little place.