Hidden between the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, America’s most famous mountain, lies the magical town of Manitou Springs. "Manitou," a Native American word for "spirit," describes this beautiful mountain community. Nine named mineral springs throughout town are fed by the snows of Pikes Peak. Long before white men traveled here, the Ute, Cheyenne and many other natives considered this area sacred. 

Besides being home to several world-class, nationally famous historic restaurants, as well as many favorite neighborhood eateries, Manitou Springs has a wide selection of quality accommodations: an historic hotel, many unique Victorian bed & breakfasts, classic motels, cozy unique motels, quality motor inns, cabins by Fountain Creek, and secluded wooded campgrounds. And if it's the Arts that interest you, Manitou Springs is home to dozens of artisans and galleries.  The Manitou Springs Fine Arts Council is a driving force for the arts in our historic town! 


What makes Manitou Springs the most complete Colorado experience is the attractions!

The Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway will take you to the top of Pikes Peak, elevation 14,110. At the Cave of the Winds, you will descend into the colorful depths of Colorado. Miramont Castle and the Cliff Dwellings Museum will take you back in time. The Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama and the Flying "W" Ranch Chuck Wagon Cowboy Show will tickle your funny bone and delight your senses. The Garden of the Gods and Helen Hunt Falls will lift your spirit. The Ghost Town Museum will bring you back 100 years to an 1800's old west town.  Families have all of this to enjoy and more! The North Pole & Santa’s Workshop, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Seven Falls, Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center and the Air Force Academy, are all a short drive away.

Population (year 2000): 4,980. Estimated population in July 2006: 5,072 (+1.8% change)
 

 

Males: 2,425	(48.7%)
Females: 2,555	(51.3%)

 

Median resident age:	41.2 years
Colorado median age:	34.3 years

 

Estimated median household income in 2005: $43,900 (it was $40,514 in 2000)

Manitou Springs	$43,900
Colorado:	$50,652

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $227,900 (it was $175,300 in 2000)

Manitou Springs	$227,900
Colorado:	$223,300

 

Hospitals/medical centers near Manitou Springs:

• CENTURA HLTH/PENROSE ST FRANCIS HOSP (about 7 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
• SEMPERCARE HOSPITAL OF COLO SPRINGS (about 7 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
• CEDAR SPRINGS BEH HLTH SYSTEM INC (about 8 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Manitou Springs:

• CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI (about 16 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; ID: COS)
• PUEBLO MEMORIAL (about 50 miles; PUEBLO, CO; ID: PUB)
• BUCKLEY AFB (about 59 miles; AURORA, CO; ID: BKF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Manitou Springs:

• MEADOW LAKE (about 25 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; ID: 00V)
• FREMONT COUNTY (about 33 miles; CANON CITY, CO; ID: 1V6)
• COLORADO SPRINGS EAST (about 36 miles; ELLICOTT, CO; ID: A50)

Amtrak station near Manitou Springs:

• 7 miles: COLORADO SPRINGS (120 S. WEBER) - Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Manitou Springs:

• PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,307)
• UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 10 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 4,953)
• UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 10 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,330)
• UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 46 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,275)
• UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-COLORADO CAMPUS (about 48 miles; LONE TREE, CO; FT enrollment: 3,098)
• PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 2,587)
• RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO; FT enrollment: 3,835)

Public high school in Manitou Springs:

• MANITOU SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 464; Location: 401 EL MONTE PLACE; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Manitou Springs:

• MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 390; Location: 110 PAWNEE AVENUE; Grades: PK - 05)
• MANITOU SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 329; Location: 415 EL MONTE PLACE; Grades: 06 - 08)

Library in Manitou Springs:

• MANITOU SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $115,609; Location: 701 MANITOU AVE; 14,262 books; 359 audio materials; 1,122 video materials; 24 serial subscriptions)