North Academy

central residential · 80918

North Academy is the stretch of Colorado Springs that exists almost entirely in service to UCCS and the commuters who orbit it. Academy Boulevard does the heavy lifting: strip-mall sushi, a Whole Foods that punches above its weight, apartment complexes that turn over every August. The dating pool skews young, transient, and slightly bewildered, which is either an opportunity or a warning depending on your tolerance for sophomores. Rents land mid-market for the Springs, cheaper than Denver and pricier than your parents would believe. Come here for proximity. Stay if you genuinely enjoy chain restaurants. Leave when the lease ends.

9,362

singles 22–50

60%

male

$43,571

median income

$1,648

median rent

The data

North Academy by the numbers

North Academy runs male-heavy, about 60% men to 40% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in North Academy is about $43,600.
● 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 North Academy pays about $1,650 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 9,400 North Academy residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across North Academy

North Academy
Dining
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 9,846
North Academy
Drinks
ViewHouse
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 8,864
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
7114 Campus Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 8,864 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at ViewHouse.
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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
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
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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North Academy
Activity
Lost Realm Adventure Park
Miniature golf course★ 4.7 · 2,234
Wheelchair access
Find it
1825 Dominion Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,234 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Lost Realm Adventure Park.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 10 PM
Tue9 AM to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 11 PM
Sat9 AM to 11 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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North Academy
Drinks
Dublin House Sports Bar and Grill
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,382
North Academy
Cafés
Third Space Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,322
North Academy
Drinks
Atmosphere Gastropub
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,317
North Academy
Dining
Milagro's Cocina Mexicana
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,200
North Academy
Drinks
Wyatt's Pub & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 820
North Academy
Activity
Adventure Miniature Golf
Miniature golf course★ 4.6 · 804
Wheelchair access
Find it
6550 Corporate Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 804 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Adventure Miniature Golf.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 10 PM
Tue9 AM to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Academy
Cafés
The Ice Cream Lab
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 755
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
6628b Delmonico Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 755 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Ice Cream Lab.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu2:30 to 9 PM
Fri2:30 to 10 PM
Sat2:30 to 10 PM
Sun2:30 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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North Academy
Activity
ProRodeo Hall Of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy
Museum★ 4.7 · 715
Wheelchair access
Find it
103 Pro Rodeo Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 715 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at ProRodeo Hall Of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 5 PM
Tue9 AM to 5 PM
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Sat9 AM to 5 PM
Sun9 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Academy
Dining
Nom Nom Thai
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 684
North Academy
Dining
Papa's Italian Restaurant North
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 631
North Academy
Activity
Play Street Museum - Colorado Springs
Children's museum★ 4.8 · 533
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
7075 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 533 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Play Street Museum - Colorado Springs.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8:30 AM to 6 PM
Tue8:30 AM to 6 PM
Wed8:30 AM to 6 PM
Thu8:30 AM to 6 PM
Fri8:30 AM to 6 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Academy
Drinks
Rilea's Pub
Pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 328
North Academy
Dining
Burnt Toast
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 315
North Academy
Drinks
Bottles & Taps
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 310
North Academy
Cafés
The Human Bean
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 282
North Academy
Cafés
Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 125
Wheelchair access
Find it
5166 N Nevada Ave #100, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 125 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
North Academy
Activity
Soft Landing Arcade
Video arcade★ 4.9 · 108
Wheelchair access
Find it
5703 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Soft Landing Arcade.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Site Maps

North Academy

North Academy by the numbers

Local date spots

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

ViewHouse

Lost Realm Adventure Park

Dublin House Sports Bar and Grill

Third Space Coffee

Atmosphere Gastropub

Milagro's Cocina Mexicana

Wyatt's Pub & Grill

Adventure Miniature Golf

The Ice Cream Lab

ProRodeo Hall Of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy

Nom Nom Thai

Papa's Italian Restaurant North

Play Street Museum - Colorado Springs

Rilea's Pub

Burnt Toast

Bottles & Taps

The Human Bean

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

Soft Landing Arcade

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