Voted one of the top five small towns in Colorado, Manitou Springs is nestled at the base of Pikes Peak and is an easy drive from Colorado Springs and other Front Range cities. It's just off Interstate 25 and Highway 24. The 14,000 foot peak of Pikes Peak towers over Manitou and is the inspiration for many songs including America the Beautiful. This beautiful mountain even inspires its own races - the annual Pikes Peak Marathon (for runners) and the Pikes Peak Hill Climb (for auto racers).Manitou's pristine setting, mild climate (more than 300+ days of sunshine a year!), and picturesque downtown make it a popular tourist destination year round. The perfect place to relax and get away from it all while still being close to all of Colorado's major attractions. Whether you spend your time hiking on one of our many trails or exploring our unique shops, dining in our award-winning restaurants, enjoying one of our many festivals, or soaking in the mineral waters at one of our hot springs pools - you are sure to have a wonderful time in Manitou Springs, Colorado!