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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Manitou Springs

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Manitou Springs, Colorado

Updated June 29, 2021

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Rainbow Falls

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Rainbow Falls

Hidden beneath a bridge, this waterfall is known for the large amounts of graffiti painted on its base.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings

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Manitou Cliff Dwellings

These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.
A shot of the Manitou Incline taken looking up towards the top.

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Manitou Incline

This super steep hike ascends 2,000 feet in less than a mile.
The oldest part of the arcade

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Manitou Springs Penny Arcade

While most of the games in this arcade take quarters, that would have been a small fortune when they were made.
Stratton Spring

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Manitou Mineral Springs

There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.
2013 competitors and their coffin

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Emma Crawford Coffin Race

A lively annual event in which thousands of people race to push coffins heavy with bodies up a hill.
Miramont Castle Museum

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Miramont Castle Museum

A beautiful and unusual building that features numerous architectural styles.
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The state of Colorado is a gold mine of natural beauty: It's famous for its picturesque deserts, dramatic canyons, and shimmering, snow-capped peaks. But the Centennial State also deserves some love for its many unnatural wonders. There's a psychedelic church, a 231-pound sticker ball, and a cryogenic mausoleum. And who can forget the blue horse with neon-red eyes that towers outside the Denver airport? If you're looking to skip the ski slopes and hiking trails in favor of Colorado's strangest sights and most curious creations, this is where to start. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore America’s wonders. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask.

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