Why go
- City in Colorado, United States.
- Served by USAF Academy Airfield (AFF).
History
Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located at the foot of Pikes Peak in western El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its natural mineral springs. The downtown area continues to be of interest to travelers, particularly in the summer, with many shops and restaurants, as well as a creekside city park. The main road through the center of town was one of the direct paths to the base of Pikes Peak. Barr Trail, which winds its way up Pikes Peak, is accessible from town. The subdivision Crystal Hills was added to the municipality in the 1960s.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, CRJ-700, ERJ, Dash 8-400) · 6 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston*, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Salt Lake City*
- Alaska Airlines AS (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Seattle
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- American Airlines AA (MD-80, M83) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- US Airways US (MD-80, M83) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is USAF Academy Airfield (AFF). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Manitou Springs, Colorado. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.