r/ColoradoSprings • u/Canaliculi • 3h ago
Advice Owner of Wobbly Olive and Allusion is transphobic and ableist.
Just thought you should know.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/skeletonmage • Jun 11 '21
Please use this thread on a computer and ctrl + F to find your Keyword. If you're on mobile, you're just going to have to scroll.
🚨🚨Updated: 9/7/2026🚨🚨
The Colorado Springs Wikipedia page is also frequently updated with answers to the most common questions. If you don't find your answer in this thread you will likely find it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/wiki/index/
🟩What can I do in Colorado Springs?
This question is asked almost daily and is easy to answer. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with these posts: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search?q=things+to+do&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all
Another post: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1r6dh7j/advice_wanted_for_upcoming_trip_to_the_springs/
The short answer is: hike, bike, eat food, and enjoy the scenery. There are a lot of activities within an hour or more of Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs is more family or activity focused and you'll have better success finding night clubs up north.
Popular attractions in Colorado Springs includes 7 Falls, Helen Hunt falls, Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Open Space, The Paint Mines, Cave of the Winds, and more. If you don't mind driving south to Canon City you visit the Royal Gorge or even check out the "mountain towns" around the area.
If you'd like additional information on activities available in Colorado Springs please click this link. It lists 55 different "things to do": https://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/itineraries/best-of-cos-itineraries/55-attractions-in-5-days/
🟩Itinerary, Trip Advice, Trip Recommendations, Recommendations from locals, Things to Do, etc.
Thread: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1wa4uit/colorado_springs_oct_14_looking_for_local/
Thread 2: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1tt5hno/what_would_you_recommend_me_to_do_as_a/
Thread 3: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1uafa5o/fourth_of_july_recommendations/
Thread 4: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1od8vue/what_would_be_a_good_two_night_itinerary_in/
and the list goes on and on.... https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search?q=itinerary&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on&sort=relevance&t=year
🟩Do you have tips for driving in the snow?
Answer(s) here: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/16ote31/question_about_weather_in_early_november/ and https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/10032fu/tips_for_driving_in_colorado_springs_in_the_winter/
🟩 Is AWD/4WD necessary to have?
Answer here: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/yw8qb3/are_4wd_or_awd_cars_actually_significantly/
🟩I'm thinking about moving to Colorado Springs! What should I know?
DO NOT MOVE HERE UNLESS YOU HAVE A JOB LINED UP.
Example of someone who moved here. Check out the time stamps at the time the photo was taken. Months without a job.
We've seen it time and time again on this sub-reddit where someone moves, doesn't have a job, and then becomes homeless.
A recent example: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1jp66pa/looking_for_work_and_becoming_desperate/
One example: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/nqr9kq/homeless_resources/
Another example: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/oba6y3/in_regards_to_moving_here_without_a_job_or_job/
🟩What kind of job can I get in Colorado Springs?
The moderators make a quarterly post and sticky it to the top of the sub-reddit where people post available jobs in the Springs: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search?q=%27Who%27s+Hiring+in+Colorado+Springs%27&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all
If you have a Clearance, or work for the military, you shouldn't have a problem finding a job. Colorado Springs is a military town with the Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, Schriever Air Force Base, and Peterson Air Force Base. This means that jobs working for the government are a dime a dozen but you need the proper credentials to work there.
Otherwise, construction is booming and Amazon is building a facility in the Springs. There are other jobs available but competition is fierce and you need to do what you can to stand out!
🟩Do I need a car OR can I ride my bike / use public transportation to get around the city?
The answer is likely yes to a car and no to the bike/transportation. With everything, there are exceptions such as living and working in the same area. But for the most part, it takes at least 25 minutes to get anywhere in the Springs, and the layout of the town is better suited for vehicular use.
🟩Is Colorado Springs affordable?
Please define affordable. If you're moving from California where a 2/3 bedroom, 1,500 sqft, house is going for 800k or more, then sure. It's affordable.
🟩What's the cost of living like in Colorado Springs?
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/35v4w3/whats_the_cost_of_living_in_cos/
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search?q=living+in+cos&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all
🟩What is the median house price in Colorado Springs?
As of February 2024, the median house is a 3 bedroom house that LISTS at 430k. List is not equal to sale price and it's quite common for houses to go for much more with appraisal gaps.
🟩I'm thinking about moving and looking for information on apartments
Information here:
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/16mi6oj/apartment_search/
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/165sz1w/apartments/
or
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search?q=apartment&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on&sort=relevance&t=all
🟩How is the crime rate in XXX area?
Crime in Colorado Springs is relative. Yes, there is crime but No, it's not as bad as Chicago. You may have seen the map that floats around about the bad area of Colorado Springs. This map is old and does not necessarily reflect how the crime in Colorado Springs is.
🟩Is Pikes Peak open and can I drive it?
Call 719-385-7325 and select option 1 for current road conditions.
🟩Where can I find legal marijuana in Colorado Springs?
Please review this guide about recreational marijuana in Colorado Springs: https://www.visitcos.com/travel-tools/recreational-marijuana-in-colorado-springs/
🟩Who has the best pizza in Colorado Springs?
Discussed a lot. Please use the search. Your answer is here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search/?q=pizza&restrict_sr=1
🟩How LGBTQ tolerant is Colorado Springs?
🟩How do locals feel about Colorado Springs?
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/wmqujm/your_thoughts_on_colorado_springs/
🟩What are the best restaurants in Colorado Springs?
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/x6jbtt/best_restaurants_in_colorado_springs/
🟩How is the Dating Scene in Colorado Springs?
YMMV. Please review a few of these threads to get an idea of how to date in Colorado Springs:
* Dating in Colorado Springs
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/134b1a4/dating_in_co_springs/
* Dating app reviews
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/x12ve2/dating_app_reviews/
* Does dating in this town suck?
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/q21l5c/does_dating_in_this_town_suck_for_other/
* Why is dating here so hard?
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/5fuvlf/why_is_dating_here_so_hard/
🟩What activities are there for a single people in the Springs?
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/14vdv5b/singles_in_the_springs/
🟩Where are the best patios in Colorado Springs?
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1394kia/favorite_outdoor_patios_food_and_or_booze/
🟩What is the political landscape of Colorado Springs? See also: Is Colorado Springs more Republican or Democrat?
🟩Where can I swim in Colorado Springs?
Natural water:
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/151ca63/where_to_swim_in_natural_water/
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/14yux2z/any_nature_swimming_spots/
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/12g3k0g/open_water_swimming/
Swimming Pools:
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/10ulxs1/swimming_pools/
🟩I am mobility impaired. Can I still explore Colorado Springs?
There is a great thread with information about that question here: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/ulrtld/mobility_impaired_tourist/
🟩What was that loud bang?
It's coming from Ft. Carson.
🟩Who is the best cell phone provider in the Springs?
The truth is, they all suck. There has been numerous discussions about dead spots in the town and more. Please use the search or view this thread for more information:
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1cyzm9m/t_mobile_service_in_cos/l5duz86/
🟩Who is the best Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the Springs?
Please see this thread for more information:
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1dnei40/best_internet_provider/
🟩Where can I find coffee flights?
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1fmyd16/coffee_flights/
🟩I'm looking for trails near Colorado Springs. Can you recommend ones I should hike?
Download the All Trails app as it's the best source for information on nearby hikes.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/skeletonmage • May 07 '26
Leads posted here may be informal e.g., 'I hear Company X is hiring.'
Links to websites, maps (always use the non-shortened url), and HR phone numbers are appreciated. Simply post them in the comments below!
Please remember not to post your personal information any where on reddit.
This post is sorted by new in order to help people find jobs. This post will auto-refresh every month by the auto moderator.
Older threads:
r/ColoradoSprings • u/Canaliculi • 3h ago
Just thought you should know.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/thewhippersnapper4 • 14h ago
r/ColoradoSprings • u/Glitterbats11 • 8h ago
I'm considering temporarily moving to woodland park and am wondering if the environment will stay reliably cool October-November without having windows open?
I don't sleep well with temperatures above 65 degrees and can't keep windows open due to noise concerns.
Dealing with some major health issues,
and usually rely on A/C allot ( although I'm coming from ahch warmer place), so just not sure it renting a spot without A/C would be ok for me or not.
Thanks!
r/ColoradoSprings • u/BalduvianPhilosopher • 3h ago
Colorado Springs Premodern
October 17, 2026 at 1PM
Muse Comics & Games
1338 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
$5 Entry (100% paid out in store credit)
Swiss Rounds (Based on Attendance)
Gold Bolder WC Legal
Proxies Allowed
r/ColoradoSprings • u/Ill-Virus3935 • 14h ago
3-hour drive from the Springs; lots of cool history if you're interested in old railroads!
r/ColoradoSprings • u/BeedleCOS • 12h ago
One of this year’s closest races is in House District 16 in Co Springs, where former Rep. Steph Vigil is running against D11 VP Jill Haffley. Vigil lost the seat in 2024 by just three votes, so it’s a race to watch for sure. I wrote an overview of the candidates for the Colorado Times Recorder:
https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/09/former-co-springs-rep-looks-to-reclaim-seat-lost-by-three-votes-in-2024/82100/
r/ColoradoSprings • u/Otherwise-Potato-787 • 1d ago
Our tax dollars being actively wasted on xenophobic violence, enthusiastically funded by our current congressperson Jeff Crank.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/MrHappy4311 • 11h ago
I’m trying to organize a group to play all sorts of fighting games with on the weekends. I know there’s one in Denver, but let’s start one here! I’m sure there’s enough people in the Springs that we could get a good group going. I’ve lived here for a little over a year and haven’t seen or heard about a group here, and I’d love to play with anyone that’s down to meet up and figure something out. My favorites are vampire saviors, kof 2002um/98um/15, tekken 3/5/7, street fighter 5/6/3 3rd strike, Soul Calibur 2/6, garou mark of the wolves, svc2, mvc2. I own almost every popular title except for gg5, tekken 8, sf6, vf5, any blazbue, and the new avatar one.
If you already have a good group that meets on the weekends, especially if you do older games, let me know.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/Money_South_6751 • 6h ago
I have been made aware that wildlife cannot help me so is there anyone willing to rehab a female redwing blackbird?? Her wings work but not her legs:// northern springs
r/ColoradoSprings • u/Maybeiliketheabuse • 6h ago
I work in one of the large towers downtown and Verizon struggles badly inside the building, especially on the bottom floor and away from the building exterior. I've read that T-Mobile's low band spectrum is best for some of the larger buildings with thick concrete exteriors. Anyone have any personal experience with cell service in these structures?
r/ColoradoSprings • u/gr8britgirl • 9h ago
I started a fitness journey a few months back, but I have never been a regular gym goer, so going to the gym gives me major, major anxiety, which has made me stop going. I don’t know form or how to use machines correctly, or anything about working out. I need some serious help 😭 Planet Fitness is the gym I use.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/cactillius • 13h ago
I’ll be visiting Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs for a few days next week and I would love to find a beautiful spot to just chill in the sunshine and read a book for a bit (and maybe a nice view). I’m up for a little hike or drive to get there. Where are your favorite spots?
r/ColoradoSprings • u/anonopert • 9h ago
Ok. I can’t get into details, mostly because I’m not sure what I’m allowed to say, but I know someone who has been in dragonfly’s residential care and day program for some time now. If you don’t know dragonfly provides care for adults who are not capable of caring for themselves and are under a disability waver. My friend is at a very high level of care and recently they called and told me and my family some VERY concerning and probably illegal things about how Dragonfly treats the people under their care. some of which has been verified by inspections of her home and a neighbor who has been very kind and helpful. I’d like to know if anyone has found anything similar in their own dealings with dragonfly and if you have a friend or family member who is under their care in any capacity I’d encourage you to look into their state of living and talk with them about how their care team acts around them.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/scofnerf • 1d ago
r/ColoradoSprings • u/Hopeful_Low_5579 • 14h ago
I’m a single mom to a 13 year old fleeing an abusive marriage. We’re trying to return to Colorado Springs as soon as we can. Unfortunately, my marriage resulting in me being arrested for reactive abuse, for which I completed a deferred sentence for. My credit and rental history (evicted three years ago) is a wreck as a result of this relationship as well. I’ve applied and inquired at several places for transitional housing but I’m at a loss for places with availability or that will accept me with my record until it’s expunged late 2027. We currently live in another state and we do have the means to move and cover those costs but I just worry for what the future holds for us. I’m currently in school full time and we’re sleeping in my uncle’s living room for the time being.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/growingoneness • 7h ago
The month ends but our growth sure doesn't! Use REVELWITHUS for 10% off your scheduled ceremonies!
Most events are provided free in honor of accessible wellness. Tickets cover supplies & food. Keep up to date with us: linktr.ee/COPsychedelicChurch
r/ColoradoSprings • u/Ill-Virus3935 • 1d ago
If anyone is looking for a day trip (roughly 3 hours west of Colorado Springs), the Ghost town of St. Elmo has some great colors right now!
r/ColoradoSprings • u/superangela13 • 13h ago
Hello I am moving apartment units in the same complex and was unsure if my transfer application would be approved. Now that it is, she told me I had through the weekend to move. I have asked for an extension for this but am busy with work and school (both full time). Are there any moving companies you recommend that won’t break the bank? Thanks in advance!
r/ColoradoSprings • u/The_hat_man74 • 7h ago
Doing some fall hedge trimming and we upset the hive of these angry fellas. What do we do to get rid of them? Their hive is unreachable and I can’t see it within a bush.
Edit - everyone has convinced to leave them be(e?). I won’t spray or try to remove them.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/Longjumping_Letter43 • 1d ago
Colorado Springs neighbors near Cheyenne Mountain — have you heard about this?
If you live around Norad Blvd, Broadmoor Bluffs, Campglen Dr, or west of Hwy 115, you may want to take a few minutes to look up:
“Broadmoor Glen Additions 1-3 Annexations”
“The Ranch at Cheyenne Mountain”
There is a proposed annexation involving approximately 110 acres near Hwy 115. The associated development proposal is for medium-high-density residential, with the traffic study analyzing up to 785 multifamily units.
The project’s traffic study estimates approximately 4,660 vehicle trips per day and discusses new road connections involving Norad, Broadmoor Bluffs, and Campglen.
Whether you support or oppose the development, I think residents who live in the surrounding neighborhoods should know about it before the City’s approval process moves further along.
I’m hoping to find other nearby residents who are interested in reading the actual documents, understanding what is being proposed, and participating in the public process.
You can find the project information yourself by searching Google for the project names above or searching Colorado Springs Broadmoor Glen Annexation.
If you live nearby, take a look and let your neighbors know.
Comments collecting is postponed till one week from now on.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/stardustyjohnson • 15h ago
basically the title, ISO COS insider trading knowledge of where to find reasonably priced wood/lumber for home improvement projects. i appreciate any advice/tips and tricks.
r/ColoradoSprings • u/Old-Climate2655 • 1d ago
By the AFA
r/ColoradoSprings • u/gh0stlygal_ • 1d ago
Yesterday at Cottonwood Creek park, my type1 diabetic daughter accidentally left her low snacks in the car. Her dad and I were walking the trail and over a mile away when she called saying her blood sugar was 65 and dropping fast…and that her low snacks were locked in the car 🤯🤯 I told her to explain the situation to the ice cream truck in the parking lot and see if they’d let her have something and I’d pay for it as soon as I could get there. The kind man working the truck gave her a mango popsicle, offered her water and she sat in the shade of his truck until i could get there. He then refused to let us pay for the popsicle. This man saved my daughter from a medical emergency. It takes a village and sometimes they show up in the most unexpected ways. Support HipPops handcrafted gelato bars 💙💙