Shona
- Dec 10, 2018
- 2 min read

From the Springs to The Source

Updated: Aug 9, 2021

On our last day and night in Colorado, we checked out of the Hotel Chateau Chamonix and decided to make a detour. It was a rainy, foggy day but because we hadn't been to the Springs together, we headed South. There are so many places here that I want to show the BF so it only made sense. We arrived in time for lunch so our first stop was The Loop. Located in the heart of Manitou Springs, it's a local favorite of mine serving up great Mexican food and thirst quenching margaritas. After lunch, we strolled downtown checking out all of the cool shops.

Coffee, we needed coffee before we headed to our next destination; Garden of the Gods. We stopped by 13 Trees Coffee, a small-walk-up coffee shop located right on Manitou Ave. They are known for their butter-infused cup that is made fresh and smooth. A perfect choice for a chilly day. With our cups of java in hand, we made our way to the park; and even though it was definitely not the ideal weather forecast, I had to show him the beauty of this place. The low-hung fog hid the tops of the towering rock formations, but it was still a site to see. We made our way around the loop and I was excited to point out the different rock formations and where I had been hiking this past June. Slowly, as we drove along Juniper Way, a mule deer ventured across the road. He was beautiful and I instantly sent a picture of him to my Dad, because well, he loves Colorado and he loves deer even more.

Before leaving town, I had to see my Colorado Bestie before heading to Denver. We had decided to book a room at The Source Hotel, located in the heart of the ultra-cool art district of RiNo. With views of the Denver Skyline and the Rocky Mountains, welcome beers upon arrival, a rooftop pub, concrete floors, and modern decor, it was the perfect place to stay. We met up with some of the BF's friends at The Woods and enjoyed rooftop cocktails before calling it a night. We had an early flight back to KC but our time in Colorado was one for the books. We can't wait to return and adventure to some of the new places we spotted as we went off the beaten path.