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SUMMER GUIDE 2018

KEEP AND SAVE

SUMMER GUIDE

COLORADO SPRINGS

DowntownCS.com /DowntownColoradoSprings Downtown_CS

Fun Itineraries • First Friday night out • Hidden Patios • Events Calendar • PikeRide bike share

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Down time in Downtown New restaurants, one-of-a-kind shops, enhanced trail systems, hopping First Friday art walks – there are so many ways to rediscover the city center, and some-times it’s fun to play “tourist” in your own town. Wheth-er you’re looking for something to do with the kids, or entertaining out-of-town guests, it’s easy to spend your down time in Downtown. Here are several ideas for short, wonder-filled trips to the city center:

History buffsPark at the garage at Nevada and Colorado avenues, then walk half a block to the free Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (215 S. Tejon). From there, walk north on Tejon for two blocks, which takes you past a handful of public art sculptures. Turn east on Pikes Peak for a little more public art and Josh & John’s ice cream (111 E. Pikes Peak). Continue east to Nevada, and admire the historic Min-ing Exchange building (now Mining Exchange Hotel, 8 S. Nevada) then head back south to the garage. Time: 2-3 hours

The funky bunchPark at the garage at Bijou Street and Cascade Avenue, then head east on Bijou for the two most eclectic blocks Downtown. Explore comic books and characters at Escape Velocity Comics (19 E. Bijou), snarky apparel at Zero Fox Given (19 E. Bijou), upscale thrift and consignment at Redoux (127 E. Bijou), and award-winning artisan stationery at Ladyfingers Letterpress (113 E. Bijou). Grab a crafted-for-this-altitude coffee at the tiny house Story Coffee Co. (named “most beautiful coffeeshop in Colorado” by Architectural Digest), across the street at Acacia Park (115 E. Platte) and if you’re so inclined, run through the Uncle Wilber Fountain. Time: 1.5-2 hours

Fashionistas and shopaholicsFind trendy yet affordable apparel and accessories at the various boutiques along Tejon Street, from Boulder at the north to Kiowa on the south. Colo-rado Co-op (315 N. Tejon), Halo Boutique (230 N. Tejon), Terra Verde (208 N. Tejon), What’s in Store (125 N. Tejon), Bellissima (104 N. Tejon) and Tailored West (103 N. Tejon) are just a few of the fashion boutiques along this three-block stretch. Have some extra time? Stop in the galler-ies, gift and specialty shops, too. Time: 3+ hours

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Hands-on history at the Pioneers Museum. Colorado Co-op

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Family day out Start at the movie-theater-converted-to-climbing gym, CityROCK (21 N. Nevada), where your little ones can traverse the “Climbarium,” an aquatic-themed area where kids 6 and under can slide, climb and zip-line through an “underwater” odyssey. For the rest of the family, there are a variety of climbing walls and even indoor spelunking – 225 feet of cave formations complete with electronic sensors triggered by touch. Make it a game of Mom vs. Dad or parents vs. kids in a quest to escape the cave and activating the least number of sensors. Time: 1-2 hours

From there, take a five-minute walk to Bingo Burger (132 N. Nevada) for their burger-of-the-month and fries cooked to order paired with creamy milkshakes and malts. Bingo even makes boozy shakes and serves icy cold Colorado craft beers for mom and dad. Take your lunch to go and have a picnic at Acacia Park across the street. Home to the musical Uncle Wilber Fountain (open noon-6 pm through August), Acacia (115 E. Platte) also boasts a full-sized playground, picnic tables and lots of shade. After lunch, check out free giant Connect 4, chess, Jenga or bocce from the Acacia Park Hub, open 11:30 am – 6:30 pm, or try your hand at shuffleboard. Time: 1-2 hours

Something for the ’tweensStart with pancakes at Over Easy (28 S. Tejon) then head up the street to Podiatryst for playful shoes, bags and accessories. Next, grab a Taiwanese Boba Tea (bubble tea) at the Coffee and Tea Zone (25 N. Tejon), then cross to The Candy Bar (124 N. Tejon) for a sweet-tooth fix, and My Colorado Store (130 N. Tejon) for a Centennial State T-shirt or ballcap. Pop up one more block for a burger at

the Skirted Heifer (204 N. Tejon) or round the corner to Bambino’s Urban Pizzeria (36 E. Bijou).

Fitness fanaticsStart your day by fueling up the way many Olympians-in-training do, at Ola Juice Bar (27 E. Kiowa). Have an açaí bowl or Thai Avocado Medjool – a powerful blend of avocado, cashews, dates, lemongrass, vanilla, coconut

milk, coconut water & raw agave. Then, head west to Monument Valley Park and the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail where you can run, bike or walk on miles of trails (both gravel and paved). If you’re looking for an indoor workout, try a class at Cycology Studio (117 E. Bijou). Your first ride is always free and includes free shoe and locker rental. To wind down, try REST Float Solutions (522 S. Tejon) for 90 minutes of uninterrupted, zero gravity relaxation and float therapy.

For the guysMen, treat yourself to a fresh cut com-plete with hot towel and shampoo at To the Nines Barber Lounge (525 S. Tejon) and you’ll never want another do-it-yourself clipper cut again. Then, pop in next door to Cycle Gear (527 S. Tejon) for motorcycle parts, cloth-ing and accessories. Next, head up the block to FH Beerworks (formerly Fieldhouse Brewing, 521 S. Tejon) for

a pint. One block over, catch a game and a bite to eat (and maybe another pint) at The Bench (424 S. Nevada), a brand new sports bar.

Spoil yourselfSometimes a little bit of pamper-ing does wonders for the soul, so grab your best friend and make a day of it. Start out your morning with a fresh croissant and latte at La Baguette (117 E. Pikes Peak). Next, head up the street to the MX Spa, located in the cozy basement of the Mining Exchange Hotel, for a deep tissue massage. Afterward, head back down Pikes Peak to the MX Market (119 E. Pikes Peak) for a lunch of build-your-own-panini, gourmet salads, and soup. Then, head to Beauty Bar (26 N. Tejon) for a manicure and pedicure, accompanied by wine or a seasonal cocktail. Finish the day with chocolates from Cacao Chemistry (109 N. Tejon).

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PATIO PARADISEA cool breeze, setting sun, seasonal beverage and delectable bites... nothing says summer like patio dining. It’s easy to spot the sidewalk cafes, but sometimes the real gems are hidden from view. Here’s your insider’s guide to patio dining in the heart of the city.

EclecticShuga’s is an institution – an early star in the evolving southwest Downtown district. The 1910 building first housed a grocery store, but for the past 16-plus years the restaurant and bar has garnered a strong and loyal local following for their spicy Brazilian shrimp soup, Lavender Martini and the Adult Juice-box, among many other favorites. While limited seating is available on the busier front porch, the back patio provides a quiet place to relax with friends, and a sweet view of Pikes Peak. 702 S. Cascade Ave.

CasualFor more than 40 years, locally owned Jose Muldoon’s has served up piping hot tortilla chips, icy margari-tas and Tex Mex dishes at their Downtown location. Kids eat free on Sundays, but the real treat is the spa-cious back patio. Part of the patio is covered, so even during one of our summer afternoon showers, you can still enjoy eating outside. Plus, you won’t miss out on the game thanks to the outdoor TVs. 222 N. Tejon St.

Top: Courtyard patio at Springs Orleans, photo by Tom Kimmell. Above, Shuga's back patio.

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ComfyKnown for healthy options and environmental sustainability, Poor Richard’s Restaurant takes it one step further by growing their own herbs in their cozy back patio. Pergola-covered and surrounded by murals painted by Springs artist Douglas Rouse, the patio has a European vibe and is the perfect spot for a glass of wine and slice of pizza. 324 N. Tejon St.

Old-worldCourtyard/patio. To-MA-to/to-MAH-to. It might be a case of semantics, but whatever you call the bricked alleyway tucked between the Mining Exchange Hotel and Springs Orleans restaurant, it’s delightful. Bistro tables and lamp posts add a touch of old-world flair, and you can enjoy Cajun-inspired food and a full cocktail menu. 123 E. Pikes Peak Ave.

SubterraneanNot all treasures are buried, but you will have to look down for this one. The sunken garden patio at MacKenzie’s Chop House is perhaps the most hidden patio of all, tucked into a cozy subterranean nook. Shaded from view by trees and flowers, it almost feels like a hidden garden from a fairytale – until your martini arrives, then it suddenly feels very grown-up. 128 S. Tejon St.

Rooftop viewsThree roof top patios provide strikingly different atmospheres, even though they’re only a block apart. For a casual, laid-back vibe, head to the top of The Perk Downtown (14 S. Tejon) where you can enjoy coffee, wine or beer. Want a craft beer? Head to the rooftop of Phantom Canyon (2 E. Pikes Peak Ave), where you can even sit around a fire pit on chilly nights. If you’re more of a late-night party type, hit the rooftop bar at Blondie’s (24 N. Tejon) for dance music and cocktails.

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Summer Event Calendarjune 3-23Colorado College Summer Music FestivalThe Colorado College Summer Music Festival brings exceptional chamber and orchestra performances through an intensive program for advanced student musicians. Enjoy nearly 30 performances of classical and contemporary works. Details at bit.ly/cc-musicfest.

june 20Western Street Breakfast1,100 pounds of pancake batter; 1,500 pounds of eggs; 80 gallons of syrup; 500 gallons of coffee; 7,500 pints of milk; 2,500 pints of juice cooked and served by Fort Carson volunteers. 5:30-9 am, Tejon Street and Pikes Peak Avenue. cswesternstreetbreakfast.com

june 22Pikes Peak Hill Climb Fan Fest5pm, Tejon Street

june 30-july 1Colorado Springs Art & Music FestivalOutdoor juried fine arts festival with live music, food, and activities for kids. Hours vary. America the Beautiful Park. Free admission.

jul 6Art on the Streets Launch PartyGet acquainted with the jury-selected works of the 20th anniversary exhibit of Art on the Streets. The exhibit opening runs in conjunction with Downtown’s First Friday Art Walk. Free, 5-8 pm. DowntownCS.com/AOTS

jul 7 Blues Under the BridgeLos Lobos headline this annual festival - a full day of beer, food and blues. Under the Colo-rado Avenue bridge in Downtown Colorado Springs. BluesUndertheBridge.org

july 10 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade6:30 pm, Tejon Street

july 14-15 Colorado Springs PrideFest Vendors, live music, food, performances and more. America the Beautiful Park

jul 28 Colorado Grown Family Fun DayA day of food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities! Celebrate Colorado’s 142nd birthday and discover local history and identity through tours, hands-on stations, and local history exhibits. 10 am to 2 pm, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon Street. cspm.org

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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

PopCycle RideTake a ride along the Legacy Loop, and get a cool Popsicle treat half-way through. (Need not be a child to receive your frozen treat!) Sundays, 1 pm departure. FREE. Details: kidsonbikes.net/events

First Fridays DowntownGallery openings and artist receptions the First Friday of every month, 5 to 8 pm, year-round. More than two dozen venues throughout Downtown. FREE. Monthly details: DowntownCS.com/FirstFriday.

Weekend WarmupAn interactive history experience for the whole family: enjoy a 30 minute craft, experiment, or fun activity high-lighting regional history. Every Friday, 2 to 4 pm, June 8 through July 20 Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.

Colorado Farm and Art MarketGet fresh, Colorado-grown produce, baked goods and hand-craft-ed art. Wednesdays, June 13 through October 13, 3 to 7pm on the east side of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, farmandartmarket.com.

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Food Truck TuesdaysCuban food, burgers, cupcakes, tacos, poutine and more from at least a dozen local food trucks. Food Truck Tuesdays fills the lawns of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm each Tuesday. Where to park? Not to worry, the garage at Colo-rado and Nevada is only 75 cents/hour... less than a meter and only half a block away.

Pack a picnic, bring some lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy free outdoor concerts!

Musical MondaysA variety of music genres from popular local bands. Every Monday in July, 7 pm on the lawn to the west of the Fine Arts Center. Bring a chair or blanket. Friends of Monument Valley Park,fmvp.net.

Jazz in the Garden Great music and gorgeous gardens (concerts move indoors due to poor weather). Bring a chair or blanket. Concerts start at 7pm June 15 & 29, July 13 & 27, August 10 & 14, Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, gssepiscopal.org.

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Explore the Downtown Creative District’s wealth of public art – from murals to historic bronzes to contemporary works – with a free Smartphone app. Simply download the Otocast app, then click to listen to audio descrip-tions of more than two dozen works of art.

The GPS-based app includes a map and images of the various works, so you can create your own route and go at your own pace. Works on the audio tour are from the annual Art on the Streets exhibit, so they change every June.

If a paper map is more your style, you’re in luck! A brand-new comprehensive Downtown Public Art Map includes all 140-plus works of public art in the Downtown core. Pick up a map from the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (121 S. Tejon St., #111) or the Visitor Hub at Acacia Park (115 E. Platte Ave.).

Art + Tech Self-guided tours from the palm of your hand

Urban OutdoorsSeems there’s almost nothing as fun as splashing around in a fountain to get the wiggles out. The Uncle Wilber Fountain at Acacia Park provides waterworks and lots of splashing opportunities – plus every half hour the top rises, Uncle Wilber and his spotted dog Wee Bee emerge, and music plays. Cost: free. Nearby: Public art the young-at-heart love, including the bronze almost-life-size Great Dane, Bella and the Bug by Louise Peterson, a colorful cast of dog characters on a traffic cabinet by artist Cathy Walters, community art project Alan’s Odd Duck mo-saic sculpture. Plus, check out giant Connect Four, checkers and other games from the Acacia Park Visitor Hub. Acacia Park, 115 E. Platte Ave.

Another great option for water play is available at America the Beauti-ful Park, where the Julie Penrose Fountain offers wheel-up-to-it water

5The Under CrowdWhat to do to keep the little ones busy? We talked to urban moms of littles – the under 5 crowd, if you will – and here are their top tips to a delightful day out Downtown.

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The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is mentioned six times in this special section. Find all six, tell us what activities are mentioned, and we’ll pick a winner from the correct submissions. Win a tour for up to 8 people!

Email your submission to [email protected] June 15.

Purple pedal power reigns, as central Colorado Springs will welcome its first ever fully automated bike share system this June. Launching as a program of Downtown Ventures, the nonprofit arm of Down-town Partnership, PikeRide will feature more than 200 bikes distributed at 28 hubs in a 12-square-mile service area.

Covering the greater Legacy Loop environs, Pike-Ride’s service area will emanate from Downtown north to Fillmore Street, south to Fountain Boule-vard, east to Union Boulevard, and west to I-25. Hubs will be placed at key attractions and employ-ment centers, such as Memorial Park, Penrose St. Francis Hospital, Lincoln Center and numerous locations in the Downtown core.

Bike sharing is the fastest growing form of transpor-tation in the world – a healthy, active option for resi-dents and visitors to take short trips around a city. A recent report published by the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) indicates that since 2010, 123 million trips have been taken on bike share bikes nationwide. NACTO also reports that from 2010 to 2017, the annual number of bike share trips taken nationwide increased from 320,000 to 35 million. PikeRide represents a newer, innovative approach to bike share by utilizing “smart bike” technology that streamlines the checkout process for users. Rather

than being restricted to checking out bikes from a station, which is common in traditional bike share systems in cities such as Denver and Boulder, Pike-Ride users can check out a bike using their smart phone or membership ID. With a bike share mem-bership (24-Hour, 72-Hour, Monthly or Annual), users can take unlimited 60-minute rides, or pay a small fee to extend their ride.

In addition, PikeRide users will not be required to begin and end rides at designated stations. Instead,

riders can end their rides for free by returning their bike to a hub or pay a small fee to lock/attach their bike safely anywhere else in the service area. Plus, users will be able to take bikes outside of the service area as long as they return to the service area at the end of their ride.

PikeRide is managed by a staff of professionals who service and repair the bikes, respond to customer queries and engage community members in all the fun ways to use bike share. PikeRide is supported by Title Sponsor Kaiser-Permanente, with additional support from a wide range of sponsors to include Colorado College, Nor’wood Development Group and many others.

Information about sponsorship opportunities, mem-bership rates, company/group discounts, hub loca-tions and more can be found at www.PikeRide.org.

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Smart technologyA smartphone app will allow users to check out bikes, as well as provide GPS guidance.

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access for strollers and wheelchairs. Also in the park, a playground and picnic pavilion. Cost: free. America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Dr.

DiningThe moms we talked to picked Poor Richard’s Restaurant as their top spot for eating out with the kids. Pizza and salads appeal to most, but the back-room play area for the kids and an enclosed back patio all make this a go-to spot for lunch or dinner. Nearby: Little Richard’s Toys, connected to the restaurant. 324 N. Tejon St.

Sunday brunch may not bring visions of playtime to mind, but the base-ment level of Oskar Blues (118 N. Tejon St.) with its indoor bocce court provides a great option for both adults and their younger counterparts. Nearby: Zeezo’s (112 N. Tejon St.) magic, costume and novelty shop. LearningVisitors to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum can experience a “day in the life” at Bent’s Fort with lots of interactive, hands-on fun designed especially for 2 to 10 year-olds. Moms have often found, however, the highlight of a trip to the museum is a ride in the original 1917 Otis birdcage elevator. Cost: free. 215 S. Tejon St.

Another option is the Kids Zone at the Money Museum. The third Saturday of the month, there are sessions for 4-7 year olds (10:30 am to Noon) and 8-12 year olds (1:30 to 3 pm) with different topics each month Plus, parents get to explore the museum for free while the kids are in class. Cost: free. 818 N. Cascade Ave. Nearby: The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, with a variety of special family fun days.

LogisticsThere are usually good options for on-street parking, but moms we talked to said using a garage comes with lots of benefits. Shaded and out of the weather, it’s easier to load or unload strollers, seats, diaper bags, dinosaurs, and all the accessories required for a day out. Slightly wider spaces and no cars zipping by make the garages an even more attractive option. Cost: 75 cents an hour weekdays; only $1 for the day after 3 or 4 p.m. (depending on garage); $1 for all day on weekends. Coins, bills and credit cards accepted. DowntownCS.com/parking. Need a potty stop? Public restrooms are open at the Acacia Park Hub, open 11:30 am – 6:30 pm daily.

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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKAcross the country, galleries open new exhibits the First Friday of every month, often with extended hours, live entertainment, artist demonstrations and more, and Colorado Springs is no exception.

Locally, there’s no shortage of talent, venues or things to see on a First Friday, with more than two dozen participating locations in the Downtown core alone. Independent galleries, artist co-ops, working artist studios and even the nationally recognized Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center take part - and if you haven’t been (or haven’t been recently) you’re missing out.

A state certified Creative District, Downtown Colo-rado Springs is home to artists and others pursuing creative careers (architects, graphic designers, actors, dancers and more). Now, with the return of a free First Friday Shuttle bus, courtesy of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, it’s even easier to get through the Creative Corridor – Downtown, Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs – to explore art and culture the First Friday of each month.

Recently, the Locals Bureau paired up with one couple

who decided to see what First Friday was all about. Although pretty familiar with Downtown, when the shuttle turned under the Colorado Avenue bridge they discovered a place where they’d never been. An added bonus, the show opening at Kreuser Gallery was that of an artist they had been hoping to see.

• Check out their full story and photo essay online at bit.ly/COSnightout

• For a listing of monthly gallery openings, shows, and special First Friday activities, visit DowntownCS.com/firstfriday

• Find the Free First Friday Shuttle schedule online at peakradar.com/firstfriday

Pictured, top to bottom (this page): Under the Colo-rado Avenue bridge, Rob and Erica discover the Kreuser Gallery, TwentyOne8 Gallery and The Bridge Gallery, where live music and a food truck usually add to the evening. Work on display at Gallery 113, an art cooperative of twenty-plus artists with a wide range of artistic styles and mediums. Peter Tuff of the Colo-rado Springs Chorale calls “all aboard” for the shuttle, where he served as a host for the evening. Photos by The Locals Bureau.

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Details:• Open daily, 11:30am – 6:30pm• Metered street parking, or park a

block away in the garage at Bijou/Cascade (only $1 after 3 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends)

• Ample bike parking • ADA accessible• Restrooms

Free outdoor games:• Giant chess• Giant checkers• Over-size Jenga• Giant Connect Four• Bocce• Corn hole• Shuffleboard• Standard chess• Bowling

Get out and celebrate our blue skies, puffy white clouds and oodles of sun-shine with fun outdoor games at Play in the Park.

All games are available for checkout from the Acacia Park Visitors Hub on the north side of Acacia Park (115 E. Platte Ave). Photo ID is required, and all games are free! Call 719-385-6521 for more info.

Fun and games at Acacia Park

A program of Downtown Ventures, Colorado Springs Urban Intervention, the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and Connect!COS.

The articles contained herein are provided by Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs, © 2018. No content or photos may be duplicated or reproduced without written consent from Downtown Partnership, 111 S. Tejon Street, Suite 703, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, (719) 886-0088.Downtown Colorado Springs is a Colorado Certified Creative District.