Things To Do

Green Box Arts

Green Box Arts has both permanent and temporary installations on display throughout the year, dotted throughout their campus in Green Mountain Falls. Explore on your own, or put on a pair of headphones and be guided via an audio tour. For more information, please visit their website, linked here.

Hiking GMF

There are numerous trails in and around GMF. This link gives you the most popular trails, and a trail map will also be in your welcome package. Please be aware of the parking restrictions posted around town.

The Blue Moose Tavern

Exactly what you expect -- wood floors, cold craft beer, stiff drinks, and ridiculously good bar food. This is where the after-party will be both Friday and Saturday evenings. (Karaoke happens every Friday.)

Mucky Duck Restaurant & Catering

Mountainara Cucina Italiana

Locally owned Italian bistro serving authentic and delicious cuisine. Get the bruschetta. You'll thank us. Call ahead for reservations (and note, they will be closed on Friday from 4:30-6:30p for a private party-- aka they're hosting our rehearsal dinner).

Wines of Colorado

Don't let the exterior fool you -- its not a wine shop! It's a delightful restaurant with a spectacular patio, serving only food and booze made, grown, distilled, or brewed right here in Colorado! Visit their website to make a reservation for lunch or dinner.

Manitou Springs

Artsy. Quirky. Shopping. Eating. Manitou Springs has a little bit of everything, and it is all within 15 minutes of GMF.

Manitou Springs Penny Arcade

Manitou Springs Penny Arcade in downtown Manitou Springs is a magical time capsule of arcade games, skeeball, outdoor rides and more.

Manitou Brewing Company

"We are a small brewpub located in historic Manitou Springs, first opening our doors in March 2014. Sitting at the base of Pikes Peak, we are the closest brewery to its splendor. All of our beer is born from the pristine waters located near the top of the peak. We are proud to use organic, Colorado grown & malted barley in our beers."

The Manitou Incline

All hikers are required to make a free reservation online before their hike. (see link below) - gain over 2,000 vertical feet in .9mi. This hike is rated extremely difficult and is not for the faint of heart.

Pike's Peak

1. A new car reservation system has been implemented to alleviate congestion at the visitor's center. Car reservations are $2 per car. 2. Admission is a $10 per adult, $5 per child. The max cost per carload of 5 is $35. 3. Round trip is approximately 2-3 hours. 4. Plan on a 30-40 degree temperature change from base of mountain to peak. 5. Visit the website link below for more information and to make a reservation.

Pike's Peak Cog Railway

Tips: 1. Park in Manitou Springs and take the purple shuttle to the Cog Railway Station. 2. Round trip takes approx. 3 hours. 1:10 trip up the mountain; 40 min to explore the visitors center; 1:00 trip back down. 3. Tickets are required. 4. Plan for a 30-40 degree temperature difference from base to peak -- pack a jacket!

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Park Hours: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Visitor & Nature Center Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. For more information on the current happenings, visit their website at the link below.