Rachel’s Cascade Guidebook
Food scene
This area contains restaurants that have been recommended by our guests, locals and our family.
The Pantry is a favorite for local Green Mtn Falls residents and Ute Pass folks. Great for breakfast!
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The Pantry
6980 Lake StThe Pantry is a favorite for local Green Mtn Falls residents and Ute Pass folks. Great for breakfast!
One of my family’s favorites for breakfast. Giant, and delicious, breakfast burritos. Found in downtown Co Springs.
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King's Chef Diner
131 E Bijou StOne of my family’s favorites for breakfast. Giant, and delicious, breakfast burritos. Found in downtown Co Springs.
We have a few vegans and vegetarians in our family and Adam’s is always a favorite spot for breakfast and dinner. The menu is varied and unusual and we’ve never had a bad meal here. Try it!
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Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou AveWe have a few vegans and vegetarians in our family and Adam’s is always a favorite spot for breakfast and dinner. The menu is varied and unusual and we’ve never had a bad meal here. Try it!
We discovered LaBaguette many years ago and love their French Onion soup and crusty baguette rolls. It’s always a stop off when we visit the area.
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La Baguette
2417 W Colorado AveWe discovered LaBaguette many years ago and love their French Onion soup and crusty baguette rolls. It’s always a stop off when we visit the area.
A friend of ours said Rudy’s is one of the best barbecues he has ever had. A large outdoor sitting area and an informal dinner with friends and family.
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Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
315 S 31st StA friend of ours said Rudy’s is one of the best barbecues he has ever had. A large outdoor sitting area and an informal dinner with friends and family.
Our first pizza here was heavenly! Ask the owners their story that brought them to the area and started this restaurant.
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Slice420
2501 W Colorado AveOur first pizza here was heavenly! Ask the owners their story that brought them to the area and started this restaurant.
Highly recommended by our local “Nextdoor” neighbors.
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Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado AveHighly recommended by our local “Nextdoor” neighbors.
A lovely setting in an old historic house. Food is always good!
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Shuga's
702 S Cascade AveA lovely setting in an old historic house. Food is always good!
A long time CS surviving pizza and healthy food restaurant. Try it when your in downtown Co Springs.
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Poor Richard's Restaurant
324 1/2 N Tejon StA long time CS surviving pizza and healthy food restaurant. Try it when your in downtown Co Springs.
You like local microbreweries? Give this a try. Food is good too!
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Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveYou like local microbreweries? Give this a try. Food is good too!
The Wild Goose Meeting House
401 N Tejon StWe’ve heard wonderful reviews about this restaurant but have not tried it. Let us know what you think.
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The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StWe’ve heard wonderful reviews about this restaurant but have not tried it. Let us know what you think.
Saigon Cafe
20 E Colorado AveAnother local “Nextdoor” favorite.
A special place for a special meal with family or friends. Beautiful setting on the North side of the Air Force Academy.
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The Margarita at Pine Creek
7350 Pine Creek RdA special place for a special meal with family or friends. Beautiful setting on the North side of the Air Force Academy.
Sightseeing
This is one of the most beautiful zoos we’ve visited. Lots of walking but so worth the stop. There’s an old carousel that’s truly magical.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RoadThis is one of the most beautiful zoos we’ve visited. Lots of walking but so worth the stop. There’s an old carousel that’s truly magical.
This interesting spot is in Callahan about 45 minutes east of C Springs. Native people once gathered rock for pot making. It’s an amazing day trip full of history. A great walk too!
Paint Mines Trail
Paint Mines TrailThis interesting spot is in Callahan about 45 minutes east of C Springs. Native people once gathered rock for pot making. It’s an amazing day trip full of history. A great walk too!
If you haven’t toured the Air Force academy, you should. The chapel is unique and beautiful and the AF grounds are worth the visit.
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U.S. Air Force Academy
If you haven’t toured the Air Force academy, you should. The chapel is unique and beautiful and the AF grounds are worth the visit.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
15807 Co Rd 1Walk out our front door and turn right, up the dirt road and you’ll see the sign for the trailhead. Beautiful views! The beginning mile is a bit of a challenge but we’ll worth it and a good work out. Even if you just go part way.
Heizer trailhead
8210 Anemone Hill RdWalk out our front door and turn right, up the dirt road and you’ll see the sign for the trailhead. Beautiful views! The beginning mile is a bit of a challenge but we’ll worth it and a good work out. Even if you just go part way.
What a fun place. Our adult kids have been going here since they were little. At the foot of the road to (driving) Pikes Peak in Cascade.
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Taller de Santa en North Pole Colorado
5050 Pikes Peak HwyWhat a fun place. Our adult kids have been going here since they were little. At the foot of the road to (driving) Pikes Peak in Cascade.
If you want a “hiking” challenge and your acclimated to the altitude, try this. Reservations required to get started. Look at the Manitou Spring Chamber of Commerce for information.
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The Incline
The InclineIf you want a “hiking” challenge and your acclimated to the altitude, try this. Reservations required to get started. Look at the Manitou Spring Chamber of Commerce for information.
Hiking
We loved taking our own children hiking here. There is picnicking along the canyon, a wonderful nature center and hikes along the way to the top of the canyon. Enjoy!
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North Cheyenne Canyon Road
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadWe loved taking our own children hiking here. There is picnicking along the canyon, a wonderful nature center and hikes along the way to the top of the canyon. Enjoy!
One of our favorite hikes in the area. There’s camping here too for a future visit.
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Parque Estatal Mueller
21045 CO-67One of our favorite hikes in the area. There’s camping here too for a future visit.
A not difficult walkthrough a woody area to the reservoir. Very pretty!
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North Catamount Reservoir
A not difficult walkthrough a woody area to the reservoir. Very pretty!
This is a beautiful area. Easy walks through the formations on a paved surface or walk the rim for a bigger challenge. Visitors center is on the other side of Garden of the Gods Rd.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThis is a beautiful area. Easy walks through the formations on a paved surface or walk the rim for a bigger challenge. Visitors center is on the other side of Garden of the Gods Rd.
Hike this area anytime but evening sunsets are beautiful. Found on the west side of CS on Hwy 24. A popular walk area so you’ll see lots of cars but the area is expansive so you won’t feel crowded in.
Red Rock Canyon
Hike this area anytime but evening sunsets are beautiful. Found on the west side of CS on Hwy 24. A popular walk area so you’ll see lots of cars but the area is expansive so you won’t feel crowded in.