Slow down on Colorado Springs' historic west side.
Old Colorado City gives travelers an easy place to walk, eat and browse between larger outdoor attractions. Its west-side location makes it especially useful when building a day around Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs.
Shop local
Browse independent shops, galleries and local businesses along the historic commercial district.
Explore the district →Stop for food
Use Old Colorado City for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a relaxed break between west-side attractions.
Find Old Colorado City businesses →Walk the district
The neighborhood works well as a lower-key portion of an itinerary after time spent hiking, sightseeing or driving.
Compare with Downtown →Garden of the Gods → Old Colorado City → Manitou Springs.
These three destinations form one of the strongest sightseeing combinations in Colorado Springs: dramatic red rocks, a historic neighborhood and a foothills town—all within the same broader west-side trip.
Garden of the Gods
Start with the iconic red-rock landscape and Pikes Peak views.
Old Colorado City
Break up the day with shops, galleries, restaurants and historic character.
You are hereManitou Springs
Continue west toward the foothills, mineral springs and Pikes Peak attractions.
Make the west side your home base.
Staying near Old Colorado City can put Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs close to the center of your itinerary. Compare it with Downtown, Broadmoor/Cheyenne Mountain and other Colorado Springs areas.
Places to stay in Colorado SpringsConnect the west side with the rest of Colorado Springs.
A rental vehicle makes it easy to move between COS Airport, your lodging, Old Colorado City and attractions spread throughout the Pikes Peak region.
Colorado Springs rental carsAdd Pikes Peak to the trip.
Continue beyond Manitou Springs with a Pikes Peak and Cog Railway day for one of the region's signature mountain experiences.
Pikes Peak & Cog Railway guideSee what's happening while you're here.
Events, businesses and district information can change. Check the Old Colorado City district website when finalizing your visit.
Old Colorado City district siteSprings Airport Rentals is an independent travel marketplace and guide and is not affiliated with Old Colorado City or its district organizations.
Build a west-side day worth slowing down for.
Connect Old Colorado City with Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak and the rest of your Colorado Springs itinerary.