Downtown

walkable core · 80903

Downtown Colorado Springs is the part of town that actually behaves like a city: Tejon Street sidewalks full at dinner, a respectable bench of restaurants and bars within a few walkable blocks, and just enough late-night to make a second drink a real decision. It is where dates default when nobody wants to commit to a theme. The tradeoff is honest. You pay downtown rent for downtown convenience, parking gets editorial after 7pm on weekends, and the scene skews young-professional plus Broadmoor tourists. If you want to be seen, or simply not drive, this neighborhood earns it.

4,333

singles 22–50

58%

male

$35,261

median income

$1,247

median rent

The data

Downtown by the numbers

Downtown runs male-heavy, about 58% men to 42% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Downtown is about $35,300.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Colorado registers voters by party, and El Paso County is majority Unaffiliated (about 53%), with Republicans (28%) well ahead of Democrats (16%).
● Verified · El Paso County CO Clerk, June 2026
The median renter in Downtown pays about $1,250 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,300 Downtown residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

21 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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21 spots across Downtown

Downtown
Dining
The Rabbit Hole
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 5,946
Downtown
Dining
Shuga's
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 4,112
Downtown
Activity
Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts
Performing arts theater★ 4.6 · 2,899
Wheelchair access
Downtown
Dining
GAIA MASALA AND BURGER Colorado Springs
Fusion restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 2,833
Downtown
Dining
JINYA Ramen Bar - Colorado Springs
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 2,711
Downtown
Cafés
Josh & John's
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 2,540
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
329 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,540 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Josh & John's.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Downtown
Activity
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 2,227
Wheelchair access
Find it
215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,227 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
SunClosed
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown
Activity
The Black Sheep
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 2,088
Wheelchair access
Downtown
Cafés
Jives Coffee Lounge
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,073
Downtown
Activity
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 1,856
Wheelchair access
Find it
200 S Sierra Madre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,856 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Downtown
Cafés
Loyal Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,820
Downtown
Activity
AMF Colorado Springs Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.1 · 1,652
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
999 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 1,652 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at AMF Colorado Springs Lanes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu2 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 5 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown
Dining
Colorado Craft Social
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,192
Downtown
Dining
Lumen8 Rooftop Social
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 886
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
402 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 886 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lumen8 Rooftop Social.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 2 PM, 3 to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM, 3 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown
Dining
Zocalo Colorado
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 827
Downtown
Drinks
Shame & Regret
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 721
Downtown
Drinks
Cork & Cask
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 590
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
60 E Moreno Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 590 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cork & Cask.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 1 AM
Wed3 PM to 1 AM
Thu3 PM to 1 AM
Fri3 PM to 1 AM
Sat3 PM to 1 AM
Sun3 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown
Cafés
Story Coffee Company
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 556
Downtown
Cafés
Frozen Gold
Ice cream shop★ 4.1 · 523
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
80 E Moreno Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 523 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Frozen Gold.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9:30 PM
Tue12 to 9:30 PM
Wed12 to 9:30 PM
Thu12 to 9:30 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown
Drinks
The Archives Underground Libations
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 482
Downtown
Drinks
Allusion Cocktail Bar (Downtown)
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 479

Downtown

Downtown by the numbers

Local date spots

The Rabbit Hole

Shuga's

Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts

GAIA MASALA AND BURGER Colorado Springs

JINYA Ramen Bar - Colorado Springs

Josh & John's

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

The Black Sheep

Jives Coffee Lounge

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Loyal Coffee

AMF Colorado Springs Lanes

Colorado Craft Social

Lumen8 Rooftop Social

Zocalo Colorado

Shame & Regret

Cork & Cask

Story Coffee Company

Frozen Gold

The Archives Underground Libations

Allusion Cocktail Bar (Downtown)

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