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Gems we found in Colorado Springs
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I scream for Ice cream!
Things to do
Food stops
Getting things home
I scream for Ice cream!
Best ice cream in town!
Best ice cream of my life! We bought a half gallon to take (20hr) home with us and every time we try it, we still can’t believe it’s that good. You can watch them making the ice cream BY HAND with love achieving the perfect texture and consistency. T...
Colorado City Creamery
Adventurous flavors: novelty ice cream for the curious foodie! Flavors change regularly so check back for more new combos.
Ice Guys Homemade Ice Cream
A solid choice for fun flavors in a socially dynamic environment - one of Colorado Springs favorite ice cream brands year after year
Josh & John's Ice Cream
Things to do
Activities and destinations in and around Colorado Springs
Not to be missed. An easy (free) visit with many dog-friendly trails for hiking and views to rival national parks.
Garden of the Gods
Finding anywhere cool in the USA that my husband has not already visited is a challenge. I was thrilled to discover he’d never been here and he was like a kid in a candy shop driving this hair raising road. It’s a one-way single lane drive with incre...
White-Knuckle Drive on Skyline Drive | Cañon City, Colorado
We drove up to it, but were not prepared enough to go in. We should have bought tickets in advance and gone to the shuttle parking lot instead of the park entrance. This is on our redo list because it is a dog friendly park! My husband has been befor...
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Food stops
Good eats on a budget
Walked in grumpy/hangry, walked out happy. Wait staff was incredibly human and caring nourishing the soul as much as the feeding the belly. They had a great housemade green chili that we loved.
Mo's Diner
The brisket was fantastic! We had dinner and breakfast here getting us on the road with full bellies. Conveniently close to Garden of the Gods for post-adventure refueling.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
Getting things home
Not region-specific, but helped us get our perishable treasures home
Though not specific to the region, this electric cooler enabled us to bring ice cream and other perishables home with us so we could enjoy the treasures of Colorado Springs a little longer. The insulated cover makes it much easier to carry.
12V Portable Fridge
This little power beast kept our portable electric cooler running for 10 days allowing us to bring ice cream home from Colorado Springs! We could plug into our van while driving or charge up overnight when staying in lodging.
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station