Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs runs on mineral water, arcade tokens, and the kind of weekend foot traffic that turns Manitou Avenue into a slow parade. Victorian storefronts, a working penny arcade, and the Cog Railway depot give the place genuine character; the cannabis dispensaries and crystal shops give it the rest. Dating here means cocktails at the Cliff House, soaking at SunWater Spa, or hiking the Incline if you genuinely hate your knees. Locals tolerate the tourists; the tourists rarely notice. Real estate skews tight and pricey for the square footage, but proximity to Pikes Peak and a walkable core keep demand stubborn.
$52,546
$1,283
Manitou Springs by the numbers
Median individual income in Manitou Springs is about $52.5k.
The median renter in Manitou Springs pays about $1,280 a month.
On the ground
Local date spots
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Vibe
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access - Manitou SpringsDining
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
LGBTQ+ friendly - Manitou SpringsActivity
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
Wheelchair access - Manitou SpringsDining
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - Manitou SpringsDrinks
Manitou Brewing Company
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access - Manitou SpringsDrinks
The Keg Lounge
Good for groupsWheelchair access - Manitou SpringsDining
Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
Good for groupsWheelchair access - Manitou SpringsDining
The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
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Swirl Restaurant and Wine Bar
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - Manitou SpringsDrinks
High Side! Bar & Grill
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - Manitou SpringsDrinks
Armadillo Ranch
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly - Manitou SpringsDining
Cliff House Dining Room
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - Manitou SpringsDining
Redstone Inn
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Manitou Winery
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access - Manitou SpringsDining
Grand View Restaurant
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly - Manitou SpringsDrinks
Kinfolks
Good for groupsWheelchair access - Manitou SpringsDrinks
The Slammer
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly - Manitou SpringsDrinks
Red Mountain Bar and Grill
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly - Manitou SpringsCafés
Manitou Sweet Spot
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Manitou Springs Heritage Museum
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