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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!

The first Anglo-Americans came to the area of present-day Manitou Springs in 1859, shortly after the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. The name "Manitou" comes from the native Algonquin word meaning "spirit." The town was founded in 1872 by Dr. William Abraham Bell, a Civil War surgeon who was looking for a place to recuperate from an illness. Bell had been advised by his doctor that he would do best at a dry climate with warm waters. He traveled across the Great Plains and made it all the way to Denver before being stopped in his tracks by an early blizzard. It was then that he decided that Colorado Springs, situated just east of Pikes Peak, would be the perfect place for a permanent settlement.

Dr. Bell visited Manitou Mineral Springs on October 24, 1872 and was so impressed with its curative powers that he bought land around the springs and built several bathhouses in order to attract health seekers to the area. That same year, Dr. Bell and General William Jackson Palmer (founder of neighboring Colorado Springs) built the first hotel in the Colorado Springs area and called it "The Antlers" (although it burned down and was rebuilt in 1883). Soon afterward more hotels were built including the Arcade Hotel which still stands today and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Manitou Springs School District 14 is an award-winning school district. We are a community that believes in educating the whole child. Our schools have been recognized as a John Irwin School of Excellence, a Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award recipient, and a John Ford STEM Award winner. In addition to academic excellence, we offer a variety of leading arts and athletic programs. The creative energy of our students and teachers coupled with our unique location means that there is always something exciting happening on our school campuses or in our community!

Home of the Mustangs! The Manitou Springs School District is comprised of one early childhood center (Pre-K), one elementary school (K-5), one middle school (6 - 8), and one high school (9 - 12). We are a small district with smaller class sizes, a low student-to-teacher ratio, and a high level of teacher collaboration. Our students are challenged academically while being encouraged to discover and pursue their passions through many course offerings and extra-curricular activities. Students graduate as well-rounded individuals who are college and career ready.

The City of Manitou Springs is a 'home rule' municipality located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its scenic setting and natural mineral springs.

Residents of Manitou Springs are served by a Mayor and a City Council consisting of 6 elected members. The City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Board Room. The public is encouraged to attend these meetings and provide input on local issues.

Manitou Springs is also home to many non-profit organizations including the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, The Manitou Art Center, Manitou Springs Heritage Center, and the Manitou Springs Visitors Bureau. These organizations contribute significantly to the economic vitality of our community.

There is something for everyone in Manitou Springs. From tiny hole-in-the-wall sandwich shops to home-made ice cream parlors to high-end fine dining restaurants, the food is great and diverse in Manitou Springs! The best part is our restaurants are locally owned and operated – no chains! You can't get better than that!

Manitou Springs also has some of the best bars in Colorado! Sit outside on a sunny day and enjoy a nice cold beer or sit inside and relax by the fire. Or take part in a wine tasting. Whatever your cup of tea is, Manitou Springs has it.

Manitou Springs is the center of year-round outdoor recreation in the Colorado Springs area. It's at the foot of Pikes Peak, a 14,115-foot mountain that inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write "America the Beautiful." And access to countless outdoor activities is literally right out your back door!

Manitou Springs gives you seemingly unlimited access to the beauty of Colorado, with trails for hiking and biking, mountain lakes and creeks for swimming and fishing, and caves for exploring. Things to do in the nearby Manitou Springs outdoors include biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, golfing, fishing, hunting, off road 4x4, snowmobiling, horseback riding, rock climbing, and camping. You can also visit the Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls, or take a trip on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway!

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