Visit historic Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City for the numerous shops and restaurants, only a few minutes away!
The Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Near Balanced Rock, on the Manitou Springs side of the Garden
Visit the historic Garden of the Gods Trading Post. From t-shirts and homemade fudge to fine art, handmade jewelry and Native American crafts — they have something for everyone in your group.
Balanced Rock Cafe
Try a buffalo cheeseburger! They also have a coffee shop and ice cream counter. Yum.
Visitor & Nature Center
Near the 30th Street entrance to Garden of the Gods, is the Visitor and Nature Center.
The gift shop offers a wide variety of custom souvenirs and specialize in Colorado-made items, with something for visitors of all ages.
Two modern exhibit halls and the Geo-Trekker theater answer the question “How did those red rocks get there?”
The Gateway Grill‘s patio has the best view in town! Try a fresh giant pretzel while enjoying a view of Garden of the Gods, backed by Pikes Peak.