Editing Manitou Springs, Colorado (section)

== Attractions and community events ==

===Attractions===
Attractions include:<ref>{{ cite book | title=Historic Manitou Springs, Colorado - 2013 Visitors Guide | publisher=The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development | pages=19–24 | year=2013 }}</ref>
*[[Cave of the Winds (Colorado)|Cave of the Winds]], cave complex; tours given daily
* The Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama Dinner Theater, located on Ruxton Avenue, is a dinner theatre for families and adults.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.colorado.com/theater/iron-springs-chateau-melodrama-dinner-theatre | title=Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama Dinner Theatre | publisher=Colorado Tourism Office | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref><ref>[http://www.pikes-peak.com/Attraction/15.aspx Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama Dinner Theatre] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516043923/http://www.pikes-peak.com/Attraction/15.aspx |date=May 16, 2013 }}. Pikes-peak.com Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
*[[Manitou Cliff Dwellings]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com/|title=Discover History, Explore the Past at the Manitou Cliff Dwellings|website=Manitou Cliff Dwellings|access-date=April 17, 2018}}</ref> a full-size replica of [[Ancestral Puebloans|Anasazi]] Indian cliff dwellings, as well as a museum. The cliff dwellings were built in the early 1900s, using materials from ruined cliff dwellings in the [[Four Corners]] area.<ref>[http://www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com Manitou Springs Cliff Dwelling Museum]. Retrieved May 14, 2013</ref><ref name=Kolb />
*[[Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway]], extending from Manitou Springs to the top of [[Pikes Peak]]<ref>[http://www.cograilway.com Pikes Peak Cog Railway.] Manitou & Pike's Peak Cog Railway. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
*Manitou Springs Food Tour<ref>[http://coloradospringsfoodtours.com/manitousprings.html Manitou Springs Food Tours.] Colorado Springs Food Tours. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
*Manitou Springs Heritage Center<ref>[http://www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org Manitou Springs Heritage Center.] Historic Manitou Springs, Inc. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
*[[Miramont Castle]] and Manitou Springs Fire Department Museum
*[[Rainbow Falls (Manitou Springs, Colorado)|Rainbow Falls (aka Graffiti Falls)]] is a [[waterfall]] on [[Fountain Creek]] where there is a large amount of colorful [[graffiti]] painted on the canyon walls and bridge overpass.
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===Mineral springs and parks===
*The [[Manitou Mineral Springs|Springsabouts Walking Tours]], a tour of nine of the [[Manitou Mineral Springs]] sites offered by the Mineral Springs Foundation. People can also take their own tour of the springs by visiting The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau to pick up a free mineral-springs brochure, content chart and a sampling cup.<ref>{{ cite book | title=Historic Manitou Springs, Colorado - 2013 Visitors Guide | publisher=The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development | pages=10–11, 40–41 | year=2013 }}</ref>
*Parks, from east to west along Manitou Avenue, include Schryver Park, Memorial Park, Mansions Park, and Soda Springs Park. Fields Community Park is located on El Paso Boulevard. Seven Minute Gazebo is located behind Mansions and Memorial Parks.<ref>{{ cite book | title=Historic Manitou Springs, Colorado - 2013 Visitors Guide | publisher=The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development | pages=13, 40–41 | year=2013 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/library/documents/general/map_parks_and_trails.pdf Manitou Springs Park and Trails map]. Manitou Springs Government. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
*There are a total of eight springs throughout town, each with their own mineral properties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.visitcos.com/areas/manitou-springs/manitou-mineral-springs/|title=Manitou Mineral Springs|website=Visit Colorado Springs|language=en|access-date=October 1, 2019}}</ref>
*[[Manitou Incline]], a former [[funicular|incline railway]] bed that rises over 2,000 feet above Manitou Springs is a popular hiking and fitness activity.

===Events===
Annual events include:<ref name="Guide p. 13">{{ cite book | title=Historic Manitou Springs, Colorado - 2013 Visitors Guide | publisher=The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development | page=13 | year=2013 }}</ref>
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January
* [[Epiphany (holiday)#United States|The Great Fruitcake Toss]]<ref name=Kolb /><ref>[http://www.visitcos.com/manitou-springs-fruitcake-toss Manitou Springs Fruitcake Toss.] Visit Colorado Springs. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* Historic Speaker series<ref name="Historic speakers" />
February
* Mumbo Jumbo [[Gumbo]] cook off<ref name=Duncan />
* [[Mardi Gras]] Parade<ref name=Duncan>Travis Duncan. "Calendar Benefits Library; Work of 17 local artists is showcased in '09 'Historic Manitou Springs' calendar." Colorado Springs: ''The Gazette''. September 28, 2008. HighBeam Research. Retrieved May 5, 2013.</ref>
* Historic Speaker series<ref name="Historic speakers">[http://www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org/1436/special-events/historic-speakers-series Historic Speakers Series]{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Manitou Springs Heritage Center. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
March
* Historic Speaker series<ref name="Historic speakers" />
April
* 9 News Health Fair<ref>[http://www.9healthfair.org/default.aspx 9Health Fair] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502223551/http://9healthfair.org/default.aspx |date=May 2, 2013 }}. 9Health Fair. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* Historic Speaker series<ref name="Historic speakers" />
June
* Colorado Wine Festival<ref>[http://manitousprings.org/calendar/manitou-springs-colorado-wine-festival/ Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival]. Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run<ref>[http://www.gardentenmile.com/ Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run.] Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* Clayfest, Potter's competition<ref>[http://clayfest.com/about.php About]. Clayfest. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* [[Pikes Peak International Hill Climb]]<ref>[http://www.ppihc.com/info/ Overview] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130813100914/http://www.ppihc.com/info/ |date=August 13, 2013 }}. Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* Summer concert series at Soda Springs Park
July
* July 4 Fireworks
* Ice Cream Social and Pie Baking Contest<ref>[http://manitousprings.org/calendar/good-ol-summertime-ice-cream-social-pie-baking-contest/ Good ol Sumertime Ice Cream Social and Pie Baking Contest] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130918223057/http://manitousprings.org/calendar/good-ol-summertime-ice-cream-social-pie-baking-contest/ |date=September 18, 2013 }}. Historic Manitou Springs. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb<ref>[http://www.ridepikespeak.com/ Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb.] Summit Cycling Productions. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* Summer concert series at Soda Springs Park
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August
* Buddy Walk<ref>[http://www.ndss.org/Buddy-Walk/ Buddy Walk.] National Down Syndrome Society. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* Craft Lager Festival<ref>[http://www.craftlagerfestival.com Craft Lager Festival]. Colorado Springs Craft Beer Festival Inc. May 14, 2013.</ref>
* [[Pikes Peak Marathon|Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon]]<ref>[http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/ Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon.] Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* Mountain Music Festival<ref>[http://www.visitcos.com/Manitou-Springs/mountain-music-festival Mountain Music Festival.] Visit Colorado Springs. Retrieved May 14, 2013.</ref>
* Summer concert series at Soda Springs Park
September
* Commonwheel Arts and Crafts Festival
* Pikes Peak Challenge
* ArtWalk Weekend
October
* [[Emma Crawford Memorial Coffin Races]].<ref name=Kolb>Janet Kolb. "Manitou Springs: Arts, history, entertainment founded on pure mineral water [July 21, 2002. Corrected 08/14/02]." Colorado Springs: ''The Gazette''. 2002. HighBeam Research. Retrieved May 5, 2013.</ref><ref name=Duncan /> 
* Emma's Wake
* Ghost Tours
* Authorfest of the Rockies
November
* MSVFD Turkey Shoot
* Salvation Army Community Dinner
* Victorian Christmas at Miramont
December
* Breakfast with Santa
* Santa at the Town Clock
* Salvation Army Community Dinner
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===Inns and hotels===
[[File:Overlooking the city of Manitou Springs Colorado.jpg|thumb|200px|A view overlooking the city from the [[foothills]]]]
* [[Barker House (Manitou Springs, Colorado)|Barker House]], (a private Residential Apartment building for many decades) was one of the first hotels in Manitou Springs and due to its long history, Barker House is on the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in El Paso County, Colorado|National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name=NRHP>[http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/CO/El+Paso/state.html National Register of Historic Places in El Paso County, Colorado.] American Dreams. Retrieved May 3, 2013.</ref>
* [[Briarhurst]] Manor, Victorian manor house built by the founder of Manitou Springs, Dr. [[William Abraham Bell|William Bell]]<ref name=NRHP />
* [[Cliff House (Manitou Springs, Colorado)|Cliff House at Pikes Peak]], a small luxury hotel and dining room, on the National Register of Historic Places<ref name=NRHP />