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The town

Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs is a small mountain town that still feels like one: a walkable main street of shops and cafes, mineral springs you can taste your way through, and trailheads that start where the sidewalk ends.

Everything, within minutes

The lay of the land

The inn sits at the quiet center of it all. Tell the map what you're in the mood for, and the whole town rearranges around a single unhurried day.

Show places by what you want to do

Seven of Manitou's best — none more than about a six-minute trip from your door.

A hand-painted almanac map of Manitou Springs with the Fountain Creek Inn glowing at its center on the creek, downtown's main street just beside it, the Manitou Incline staircase and Pikes Peak cog railway to the west, the red rocks of Garden of the Gods to the northeast, Cave of the Winds and the cliff dwellings in the bluffs, and a steaming spring to the east.
Travel times measured from the inn. Hand-drawn plate — illustrative, not to scale.

What's nearby

The area

Where to eat, where to walk, and what to see — the places our guests come back for, all within a short walk or drive of the inn.

Eat + Drink

  • Adam's Mountain Café

    One of the stronger Manitou brunch and breakfast picks.

  • A local bar + grill

    Laid-back Manitou spot for burgers, drinks, and a casual night.

  • Mediterranean in Manitou

    Strong for falafel, hummus, bowls, and platters.

  • Queen's Parlour Tea Room at Miramont Castle

    A special-occasion Manitou experience.

Parks, Trails + Green Space

  • Manitou Incline

    The signature climb; ~5-minute drive from the inn.

  • Barr Trail

    Trailhead near the Incline for a longer hike toward Pikes Peak.

  • Garden of the Gods

    Red-rock formations, ~6 minutes away.

See + Do

  • Pikes Peak Cog Railway

    The classic ride up the peak; ~5-minute drive.

  • Cave of the Winds

    Cave tours and overlooks, ~5 minutes away.

  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings

    Historic dwellings, ~4 minutes away.

  • SunWater Spa

    One of the best relaxation picks in Manitou; ~4 minutes.

  • Penny Arcade

    Old-school arcade downtown; ~6-minute walk.

Find us

Directions

We sit at the quiet end of Manitou Avenue. Tap through for turn-by-turn directions, or use the map below.

1224 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829Get directions →

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Stay steps from all of it

Self check-in, the creek past your door, and a five-minute walk to town. Rooms from $149 a night.

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