Editing Manitou Springs, Colorado

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{{Manitou Springs, Colorado}}

'''Manitou Springs''' is a [[List of cities and towns in Colorado#Home rule municipality|home rule municipality]] located at the foot of [[Pikes Peak]] in western [[El Paso County, Colorado|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.

The city population was 4,858 at the [[2020 United States census]].<ref name="Census 2020" /> Students are served by [[Manitou Springs School District 14]] and [[Manitou Springs High School]].

==History==
General [[William Jackson Palmer]] and Dr. [[William Abraham Bell]] founded Manitou Springs in 1872, intending the town to be a "scenic health resort". Bell's home, [[Briarhurst Manor]], is open to the public as a fine dining restaurant, which is listed on the National Register of Historic places. In 1876, the town was incorporated.<ref name="MS Welcome">{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/welcome | title=Welcome to Manitou Springs | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013 | archive-date=October 6, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006141207/http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/welcome | url-status=dead }}</ref> "Manitou Springs has been the quintessential tourist town since the 1870s, when visitors discovered the healing waters the Ute Indians had been drinking for years. Many of the town's mineral springs still function today and the water is free."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/manitou-springs | title=Manitou Springs | publisher=Colorado Tourism Office | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>
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===Historic district===
{{main|Manitou Springs Historic District}}
In 1980, the [[Manitou Springs Historic District]] was formed by the Historic Preservation Committee to manage development, renovation and preservation within the town.<ref name="MS Welcome" /> It is a [[National Register of Historic Places]] listing<ref name="NRHP HD">[http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/CO/El+Paso/state2.html National Register of Historic Places in El Paso County, Colorado.] American Dreams. Retrieved May 3, 2013.</ref> and one of the country's largest National Historic Districts.<ref name="Peterson p. 197">{{cite book|author=Eric Peterson|title=Frommer's Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BtgoHcMDmCwC&pg=PA197|access-date=May 4, 2013 |date=January 29, 2009|publisher=John Wiley & Sons|isbn=978-0-470-46523-3|page=197}}</ref>

===Waldo Canyon fire===
In June 2012, the entire city was evacuated due to the [[Waldo Canyon fire]] nearby. Parts of western [[Colorado Springs, Colorado|Colorado Springs]] were also evacuated. Manitou Springs did not suffer any fire damage, and the city was under evacuation orders from only 1:30&nbsp;a.m. Monday until 8 p.m. the same day. There was no fire damage visible from Manitou Springs, and all businesses reopened.
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gazette.com/articles/blaze-140753-fire-side.html |title=Fire at 3,600 acres &ndash; and growing &#124; fire, county, canyon - WALDO CANYON FIRE - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO |access-date=June 30, 2012 |archive-date=July 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701173216/http://www.gazette.com/articles/blaze-140753-fire-side.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Waldo Canyon flash flood===
On the afternoon of August 9, 2013, the city was inundated by a [[flash flood]] entering the northern edges of the city via roadways and natural channels as it descended from the flooded-out US Hwy 24. Traffic was stopped in both directions as the highway barriers formed a river drifting several occupied cars down a runoff ditch. The strong current made a path down Manitou Avenue from Cavern Gulch, as well as Canon Avenue, meandering turbulently through streets, homes, businesses, and [[spillways]], damaging 20 homes, 8 of them significantly. The flood water threatened buildings and parking lots along [[Fountain Creek]], and closed a portion of Manitou Avenue, which reopened later that evening.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.denverpost.com/ci_23579061/flash-flooding-near-waldon-canyon-burn-scar-area | title=Waldo Canyon flooding causes damage to 20 homes | date=July 2013 | publisher=Denver Post | access-date=February 25, 2015}}</ref>

==Geography==
Situated directly along [[U.S. Route 24]] just west of [[Old Colorado City]] and [[Cave of the Winds (Colorado)|Cave of the Winds]], the town is bordered by Mt. Manitou to the west, [[Red Mountain (El Paso County, Colorado)|Red Mountain]] to the south, and Englemann Canyon, south and west. It is near  [[Garden of the Gods]], with the same red stone as Red Mountain,<ref name="History Colorado">[http://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/files/OAHP/crforms_edumat/pdfs/641.pdf Manitou Springs Historic District Nomination Form] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112165811/http://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/files/OAHP/crforms_edumat/pdfs/641.pdf |date=November 12, 2013 }}. History Colorado. Retrieved May 3, 2013.</ref> and is at the base of [[Pikes Peak]].<ref name="Peterson p. 197"/> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.2|sqkm|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US08248445| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Manitou Springs city, Colorado| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=January 25, 2016}}{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===Climate===
Manitou Springs has a [[humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Koppen]]: Dfb), categorized by four distinct seasons. Summertime is hot, and wintertime is cool, sometimes cold. Spring and fall are generally very pleasant.
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==Government==
Manitou Springs is a [[Local government in the United States|local government]] and a [[home rule]] city located within the [[Colorado Springs metropolitan area]].<ref name="MS Welcome" />

===City council===
Manitou Springs is managed by the elected [[mayor]] and six [[city council]] members. The mayor is elected to a two-year term. Council members are elected to 4-year overlapping terms. Three council members are "at large" members and three members represent one of each of the 3 wards in Manitou Springs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/council | title=City Council | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105104534/http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/council | archive-date=January 5, 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/library/documents/general/map_ward.pdf | title=Manitou Springs Ward Map | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013 | archive-date=June 19, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619044919/http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/library/documents/general/map_ward.pdf | url-status=dead }}</ref> Manitou Springs residents may attend the following meetings or working sessions held each month at the Council Chambers at 606 Manitou Avenue.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/council/council-meetings | title=City Council Meetings | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013 | archive-date=January 1, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101141456/http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/council/council-meetings | url-status=dead }}</ref>

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! 1st Tuesday !! 2nd Tuesday !! 3rd Tuesday !! 4th Tuesday
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| City Council meeting || Working session || City Council meeting || Optional working session
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===City boards and commissions===
The Manitou Springs City Boards and Commissions include:<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/city-boards | title=City Boards and Commissions | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>
* Business Improvement District sponsors events and promotions to encourage tourism and business within Manitou Springs. It was also formed to "improve the cleanliness, safety, and marketability of the Downtown Historic District."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/other-boards/bid | title=Business Improvement District | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>
* Fountain Creek Restoration Committee<ref>{{cite web | url=http://restorefountaincreek.org/fcrc/ | title=Restore Fountain Creek | publisher=Fountain Creek Restoration Project | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>
* Historic Preservation Commission manages development, restoration and preservation of the Historic District.<ref name=HPC>[http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/city-boards/hpc Historic Preservation Committee]. City of Manitou Springs. Retrieved May 18, 2013.</ref>
* Housing Advisory Board
* iManitou including the Chamber of Commerce, Office of Economic Development and Visitors Bureau.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/other-boards/imanitou| title=iManitou| publisher=City of Manitou Springs| access-date=May 18, 2013| archive-date=October 6, 2013| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006081405/http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/other-boards/imanitou| url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Metro Parking District, which operates parking lots.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/other-boards/metro| title=Metro Parking District |publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>
* Mineral Springs Foundation was organized to "restore, protect and publicize the natural mineral springs".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://mineralspringsfoundation.org/ | title=Mineral Springs Foundation | publisher=Mineral Springs Foundation, Manitou Springs, Colorado | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>
* Open Space Advisory Committee was formed to acquire open space.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/city-boards/osac | title=Open Space Advisory Committee | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>
* Park and Recreation Advisory Board is charged with the enhancement and promotion of the local parks and trails.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/city-boards/parab | title=Park and Recreation Advisory Board | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>
* Parking Authority Board<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/city-boards/pab | title=Parking Authority Board | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508121807/http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/city-boards/pab | archive-date=May 8, 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Planning Commission, with the objective of "guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, well adjusted and harmonious development of the City and its environs."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/city-boards/planning-commission | title=Planning Commission | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>
* Urban Renewal Authority Board to oversee the "redevelopment of the east end of Manitou Avenue."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/government/city-boards/ura | title=Urban Renewal Authority Board | publisher=City of Manitou Springs | access-date=May 18, 2013}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1880= 422
|1890= 1439
|1900= 1303
|1910= 1357
|1920= 1129
|1930= 1205
|1940= 1462
|1950= 2580
|1960= 3626
|1970= 4278
|1980= 4475
|1990= 4535
|2000= 4980
|2010= 4992
|2020= 4858
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 4,980 people, 2,452 households, and 1,255 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1,642.6|pd/sqmi}}. There were 2,654 housing units at an average density of {{cvt|875.4|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.98% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.65% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]], 0.50% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.12% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.12% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.94% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.27% from two or more races.

There were 2,452 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 40.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together' 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present; and 48.8% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,514, and the median income for a family was $57,260. Males had a median income of $39,102 versus $24,286 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $24,492. About 4.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

== 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 />

==Notable people==
*[[Justin Armour]], NFL football player for the [[Buffalo Bills]] and [[Denver Broncos]]
*[[Matt Carpenter (runner)|Matt Carpenter]], athlete in the [[Pikes Peak Marathon]].<ref name="pprecords">[http://www.skyrunner.com/ppresults/pprecords.htm Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon Age-Group and Course Records], Skyrunner.com</ref>
*Actors [[George Stults]] and [[Geoff Stults]] attended Manitou Springs High School.
*[[Clarence R. Wallace]], Brigadier general, USMC; was born in Manitou Springs
*[[Atiba Jefferson]], photographer <ref>{{cite web |title=Atiba Jefferson: Photo Feature
 |url=https://www.skateboardstory.com/atiba-jefferson-photo-feature/|website=Skateboard Story |accessdate=November 16, 2024}}
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==See also==
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* [[Manitou Springs Historic District]] 
* [[Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== Further reading ==
* {{cite book|author1=Bettie Marie Sharpton Daniels|author2=Virginia McConnell Simmons|title=The springs of Manitou|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WDErAQAAIAAJ|year=1964|publisher=Sage books}}
* {{cite book|author=Stephanie Waters|title=Haunted Manitou Springs|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7HgC763eb5YC|date=September 1, 2011|publisher=The History Press|isbn=978-1-60949-347-9}}

==External links==
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*{{Official website|http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/|City of Manitou Springs}}
*[http://www.manitousprings.org Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.pikes-peak.com Pikes Peak Country Attractions]
*[http://dtdapps.coloradodot.info/staticdata/Downloads/CityMaps/MANITOU%20SPRINGS.pdf CDOT map of the City of Manitou Springs]

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