Denver is one of those fun and weird cities that people just can’t seem to get enough of! However, there are some out there who prefer something a bit more small and quaint verses large and busy, which is where this small and unique Colorado town comes into play:
Located just more than an hour from Denver lies the charming town of Manitou Springs; a community of nearly 5,000 that boasts a picturesque downtown area and fascinating attractions galore.
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Founded in 1872, the town was intended to serve as a “scenic health resort,” but quickly gained popularity for both its surrounding beauty and recreational opportunities.
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While the warm and healing waters that the town was founded for still flow today, Manitou Springs offers a huge assortment of other fun and unique activities, including the infamous Manitou Incline…
Flickr/Rob Lucas AKA 2,744 steps of butt-busting epicness.
…Manitou Cliff Dwellings…
Wikimedia Commons These beautiful structures were moved to Manitou from the Four Corners region in the early 1900s.
…Cave of the Winds…
Flickr/Jon Roberts Manitou’s mysterious Caves were discovered in 1881 and have been open to the public ever since.
…and a number of other historic buildings, like the stunning Miramont Castle.
Flickr/sfgamchick The Miramont Castle’s website describes the unique architecture as a combination of “Shingle-style Queen Anne, Romanesque, English Tudor, Flemish stepped gables, domestic Elizabethan, Venetian Ogee, Byzantine, Moorish, and half-timber Chateau used randomly throughout the four stories.”
Word to the wise: When you visit this unique and historic area, try to stay for an entire weekend, as there is no shortage of things to see and do around this beautiful community!
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For even more of our favorite small towns around Denver, check out these 15 Slow-Paced Small Towns Near Denver Where Life Is Still Simple.
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AKA 2,744 steps of butt-busting epicness.
These beautiful structures were moved to Manitou from the Four Corners region in the early 1900s.
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Manitou’s mysterious Caves were discovered in 1881 and have been open to the public ever since.
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The Miramont Castle’s website describes the unique architecture as a combination of “Shingle-style Queen Anne, Romanesque, English Tudor, Flemish stepped gables, domestic Elizabethan, Venetian Ogee, Byzantine, Moorish, and half-timber Chateau used randomly throughout the four stories.”
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
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