Shannon's Guidebook to Downtown Monument

Shannon
Shannon's Guidebook to Downtown Monument

Food scene

Within walking distance!
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Coffee Cup Cafe
251 Front St
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Within walking distance!
Papa Bear can get busy, especially on the weekends, I would place your order early, if you can. I even recommend as early as 2pm. They are take-out only. Within walking distance!
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Papa Bear Pizza
243 Washington St
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Papa Bear can get busy, especially on the weekends, I would place your order early, if you can. I even recommend as early as 2pm. They are take-out only. Within walking distance!
Lolly’s is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. They also have coffee! If you have time, eat your ice cream in the backyard and play a round of Corn Hole or Connect 4! Within walking distance!
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lolley's Ice Cream
175 2nd St
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Lolly’s is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. They also have coffee! If you have time, eat your ice cream in the backyard and play a round of Corn Hole or Connect 4! Within walking distance!
Their Burritos are delicious!
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Arlene's Beans
366 2nd Street
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Their Burritos are delicious!
Best Mexican food in Monument! They can get pretty busy around dinner time! If there is a long wait, you can always place an order to go.
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Jarrito Loco
315 CO-105
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Best Mexican food in Monument! They can get pretty busy around dinner time! If there is a long wait, you can always place an order to go.
Classic diner food and a fun atmosphere
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Rosie's Diner
411 CO-105
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Classic diner food and a fun atmosphere
When the weather is nice sit on the patio! Within walking distance!
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Black Forest Foods Cafe & Deli
140 2nd St
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When the weather is nice sit on the patio! Within walking distance!
Perfect if you are wanting something a little more upscale. Within walking distance!
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The Bistro on 2nd
65 2nd St
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Perfect if you are wanting something a little more upscale. Within walking distance!
Great selection of beers, location and atmosphere! Go on a warm evening so you can enjoy the outside dining area. Within walking distance from your Airbnb
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Trails End Taproom
2925 W Colorado Ave
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Great selection of beers, location and atmosphere! Go on a warm evening so you can enjoy the outside dining area. Within walking distance from your Airbnb
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Pikes Peak Brewing Company
1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr
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The donuts are huge but so good. Get there early because they do sell out of some flavors!
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Horseshoe Donuts
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The donuts are huge but so good. Get there early because they do sell out of some flavors!
If you love a unique atmosphere and moonshine, this place is for you!
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3 Hundred Days Distilling
279 Beacon Lite Road
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you love a unique atmosphere and moonshine, this place is for you!
Fun atmosphere, within walking distance!
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La Casa Fiesta New Mexican Restaurant
230 Front St
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fun atmosphere, within walking distance!

Sightseeing

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Monument Lake
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Mount Herman Trail is a 2.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Monument, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Mt Herman Trailhead
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Mount Herman Trail is a 2.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Monument, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Palmer Lake Reservoir to Winding Stairs is a 8.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Palmer Lake, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October.
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Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead
Old Carriage Road
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Palmer Lake Reservoir to Winding Stairs is a 8.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Palmer Lake, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October.
This trail has beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains and is good for all skill sets. People usually bike or hike the trail. Dogs and horses are allowed. You can take the trail from the Town of Monument to the town of Palmer Lake
New Santa Fe Regional Trail
New Santa Fe Regional Trail
This trail has beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains and is good for all skill sets. People usually bike or hike the trail. Dogs and horses are allowed. You can take the trail from the Town of Monument to the town of Palmer Lake

Neighborhoods

Quaint little town, with great spots to eat. Rent some Paddle Boards and hit the little lake or simply, grab a coffee from Speed Trap and walk around the lake.
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Palmer Lake
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Quaint little town, with great spots to eat. Rent some Paddle Boards and hit the little lake or simply, grab a coffee from Speed Trap and walk around the lake.
Art galleries, quaint shops and great food. Old Colorado City is perfect for travelers who want an afternoon to just mosey around and enjoy the scenery!
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Old Colorado City
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Art galleries, quaint shops and great food. Old Colorado City is perfect for travelers who want an afternoon to just mosey around and enjoy the scenery!
Manitou is an artist playground, it’s quirky and fun with a little bit of history thrown into the mix. Mosey around the shops, visit the penny arcade or walk around and observe the many murals and statues. There is always something happening in Manitou. Oh don’t forget about the food!
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Manitou Springs
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Manitou is an artist playground, it’s quirky and fun with a little bit of history thrown into the mix. Mosey around the shops, visit the penny arcade or walk around and observe the many murals and statues. There is always something happening in Manitou. Oh don’t forget about the food!
Downtown Colorado Springs is perfect for anyone looking for a great food/bar scene.. sprinkle in some local shops and you have a great place to spend an afternoon or evening!
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Downtown
154 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Downtown Colorado Springs is perfect for anyone looking for a great food/bar scene.. sprinkle in some local shops and you have a great place to spend an afternoon or evening!

Coffee + Tea

Delicious coffee
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Serranos Coffee Company
625 CO-105
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Delicious coffee
If you like tea, order the Paris Fog with Oat Milk!
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Wesley Owens Coffee & Cafe
1744 Lake Woodmoor Dr
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If you like tea, order the Paris Fog with Oat Milk!
Best coffee in Monument/ Colorado Springs. They also have awesome crepes!
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Speedtrap
84-2 CO-105
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best coffee in Monument/ Colorado Springs. They also have awesome crepes!

Consejos sobre la ciudad

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Don’t miss the Saturday Farmer’s Market in the Summertime!

Monument is a small town and a lot of businesses are family owned, make sure to check ahead for hours of operation!