The Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast is the ideal home base for your Colorado Springs vacation. We sit on the hill on the edge of the downtown district, out our front door the shopping begins. Restaurants are a short walk. The Penny Arcade is just blocks away.

Our Manitou Springs bed and breakfast is located just off U.S. Highway 24 approximately 5 miles west of downtown Colorado Springs, 2 miles west of Old Colorado City, 10 miles east of Woodland Park, and 65 miles south of Denver. Cripple Creek is an hour drive away with the Florissant Fossil Beds 30 miles to the west, North Pole and the Pikes Peak Highway entrance are 2 miles west all accessed from U.S. Highway 24. The Miramont Castle, Cave of the Winds, and Garden of the Gods are also nearby attractions. The adjacent Pike National Forest offering 1,110,482 acres for hiking, camping, fishing, rafting, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
The history of Manitou Springs is forever linked with the springs around which it was founded. The numerous natural soda mineral springs have attracted mankind for centuries. In Colorado Springs, an easy drive just 4 miles east, explore Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Helen Hunt Falls , Seven Falls, Olympic Training Center, Old Colorado City, or Colorado Mining Museum. Visit the US Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, Colorado College, Pikes Peak Community College, and University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS), Colorado Christian University, Focus on the Family, World Prayer Center, St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, and Glen Eyrie.

The Nations of the Ute, Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Kiowa were all frequent visitors to this neutral ground known for the therapeutic effects of drinking and bathing in the mineral water. Western explorers' reports attracted interest in the area with influential doctors of the time writing glowingly of the health benefits of the mineral waters.

Hiking and Biking (there are dozens of trails in the Pikes Peak area) 5 - 30 minutes.We have trail maps and know many of the local trails. Start hiking the area right from our front door. Bike rentals are available at the Manitou Bike Shop just 3 blocks from the inn. We have discount coupons for bike rentals, street or mountain bikes. We have information on the Bike tours down Pikes Peak.

Pikes Peak Cog Railway 1 mile

Pikes Peak Highway 5 miles

Cave of the Winds 1 mile

Ancient Cliff Dwellings 1 mile

Seven Falls 7 miles

Air Force Academy 15 miles

Garden of the Gods 1 mile

Horse back riding and Hiking at Garden of the Gods 1 mile

Colorado Springs College 7 miles

Ghost Town Museum 4 miles

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 8 miles

River Runners 58 miles

Events
During your stay at Avenue Hotel B & B, you’ll discover a wide variety of things to do in Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs.
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2011 Events Calendar

There's always something going on in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, and the Pikes Peak Region. Here are some select highlighted events coming up over the next few months:

June 4: 9th Annual Colorado Wine Festival, in Manitou Springs at Memorial Park 11:00 - 6:00 .

July 4: Fireworks Display

July 9 - 11 2011 US Women's Open,will be held at the Broadmoor Hotel's East Golf Course

July 12 Good Ole Summertime Ice Cream Social & Pie Baking . Join in for an old-fashioned ice cream social and pie baking contest by local professional and amatuer pastry chefs. Enjoy a slice of pie with ice cream, the music of Little London Winds and a summer evening in the park. Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs. 6:00 PM Gwenn will be entering a pie as always.

July 12 "Little London Winds" concert following pie contest. 7:00 PM

July 16 "Library Lawn Concert" Michael Reese 6 -7:30 Manitou Springs Library Lawn. Enjoy front row seating on our front porch. Wine and cheese.

July 18 "Barr Trail Mountain Race" www.runpikespeak.com

July 19 "Little London Winds" concert Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs,7:00 PM

July 20 "Library Lawn Concert" The Mitguards. Manitou Springs Library Lawn. Our front porch over looks the lawn and we have tables and chairs on the porch for wine and cheese.

July 22 "Fountain Creek Brass Band", Soda Springs Park ,Manitou Springs 7:00 PM

July26 "LIttle London Winds" concert , Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs, 7:00 PM

July 27 "Library Lawn Concert", tenderfoot Bluegrass, Manitou Springs Library Lawn. Our guest have the best seats you can find right here on our front porch. Wine and cheese.

July 29 "Planet Polka", Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs, 7:00PM

August 2 " Little London Winds" concert Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs, 7:00 PM

August 3 "Library Lawn Concert " Mango Fan Django, Manitou Springs Library Lawn. Our guest will listen to this fun group and enjoy wine and cheese on the front porch.

August 3 Randy's Birthday celebration during the lawn concert

August 21: Pikes Peak Ascent

August 22: Pikes Peak Marathon

TBA: First Nations Day - Learn about the traditional and modern lives of American Indians through dance, story telling, food and art. Enjoy traditional foods like Fry bread and Indian tacos. Celebrate the rich and diverse lives of America's indigenous nations. Free admission.
October 30: Emma Crawford Coffin Race, Parade and Wake - As featured on the Travel Channel, the world famous Manitou Springs event features a fun-filled weekend of pomp and circumstance, Coffins, Emma's, Costumes & Coffin Racing.

TBA: Glen Eyrie Castle Christmas Madrigal Banquet - A true Colorado Springs tradition! Let Glen Eyrie take you and your loved ones centuries away-spend an evening immersed in the joyous festivities of a Renaissance Castle Christmas! Enjoy a gourmet five-course meal, song, dance, and tales presented by the Lord and Lady of the Castle. Sit back and enjoy being treated like royalty for a night! A joyous and unforgettable way to usher in the season!