Dive deep into the life of a United States Air Force Academy (@af_academy ) cadet at Hosmer Visitor Center! 🛩️
This brand new visitor center located at the Academy's North Gate opens its doors to the public today! Admission is free, so you can bring the whole family to enjoy immersive galleries and thrilling stories from 9am-5pm.
Salsa Brava (@salsabravaco ), located right off Powers, is serving up fresh twists on Mexican food classics in Colorado Springs. 🌯 This locally-owned spot is perfect for unwinding on the patio, yapping with friends and sipping on a Margarita (or two).
Don’t miss Powers Hour! Enjoy $3 tacos, $4 enchiladas and $8 Grande House Margaritas, Monday through Friday, 2pm - 5pm and 8pm - close. Cheers to incredible food and even better company!
Water has therapeutic properties; studies have shown that just being in close proximity to a body of water can reduce stress levels significantly. Combine these factors with a peaceful stand up paddle board yoga session, and you have Dragonfly Paddle Yoga (@dragonflypaddleyoga )! 🧘 🌊
The 2026 SUP season has started. Sign up for the VisitCOS Wellness Pass (link in bio) to get $5 off a class, a paddleboard rental or a discounted private lesson!
Brews, bites and billiards = a match made in heaven. 🍻✨
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. (@phantomcanyon ) has been a beloved @downtown_cs staple for 33 years. With three floors offering stunning views, handcrafted brews, endless billiard tables, beautiful event space and mouthwatering brewpub eats, every visit feels like discovering a hidden gem.
Don't miss the $15 lunch special — enjoy a cheeseburger & fries OR soup & salad with a beer pint. Deal available Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm.
Featured in this video:
🥗 Roasted beet salad
🍔 Cheeseburger & fries
🧀 Phantom beer cheese soup
🌶️ Pork green chili
🍗 Lemon tabasco fried chicken
🌮 Crispy fish tacos
Episode 3 of Did You Know With Doris: Tales of Colorado Springs True Crime 🔍
This week, learn about two "firsts," two officers with secrets and a mysteriously deceased "Judge." What other Pikes Peak Region history should Doris cover? Comment below!
It's National Travel & Tourism Week AND Small Business Week! This week, challenge yourself to explore like a local and live like a tourist.
As residents, we all have our favorite hidden gems and locally owned spots we've been supporting for years. Our visitors contribute $3.1 B annually to our local economy, which includes exploring the small businesses that make our community so vibrant.
If you're a local, get inspired by visitors and try something new in your own backyard. If you're visiting the Springs for the first time, take a page out of the locals' handbook and get off the beaten path to find those hidden gems. Tap the link in our bio for some suggestions!
#NationalTravelAndTourismWeek #SmallBusinessWeek
Urban Egg (@urbanegg ) is a breakfast must-have, located in @downtown_cs . ✨🍳 This beloved brunch spot crafts dishes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, delivering bold flavors with every bite.
Download their new app, Urban Eggsperience, and score a FREE side of the famous Billion $$$ Bourbon Bacon featured in this video. 🥓 Skip the waitlist, earn rewards and unlock exclusive perks!
Also featured:
🥚 Breakfast Tacos - FREE entree on your birthday with the app!
🥚 Tatum's Original Avocado Toast
🥚 Urban Beet Natural Juice Blends
🥚 Cold Brew
🥚 Bloody Mary
Leave 👏 no 👏 trace👏
Are you familiar with the 7 Leave No Trace Principles? 🌱
1. Be Prepared: Research trails and weather conditions ahead of time so you're ready for adventure.
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces: Only hike on established trails and only set up camp at designated sites.
3. Dispose of Waste Properly: Pack it in, pack it out!
4. Leave What You Find: Don't pick flowers, pocket rocks or build structures in nature.
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts: Only burn where permitted, put out fires completely and respect fire bans..
6. Respect Wildlife: Never approach, feed or disturb wild animals.
7. Be Considerate of Others: Respect your fellow explorers!
Following these principles ensures you're preserving our region's beautiful natural wonders for generations to come!
You deserve a trip to Colorado Salt Cave (@cosaltcave ) ✨💛
Salt therapy has remarkable respiratory, immune and skin benefits. Combine it with a cold plunge session, Ayurvedic practices or massage and you have everything you need for the perfect self-care day! 🧘
If you download the Visit Colorado Springs Wellness Pass, you can get BOGO sauna/cold plunge, BOGO red light therapy sessions and BOGO salt cave sessions! Get it now at the link in our bio.
