Avian Neighborhood

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# Avian Neighborhood

217 S Weber Street sits a block east of Tejon Street in the downtown core of Colorado Springs. Acacia Park is two blocks north, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum is a short walk south, and Monument Valley Park runs along Monument Creek a few blocks west. Pikes Peak rises on the western horizon. Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs are eight to ten minutes by car.

## Walking context

- 5 minute walk: Acacia Park, Tejon Street retail and dining, Pikes Peak Library District main branch
- 10 minute walk: U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, America the Beautiful Park, Monument Valley Park trailheads
- Short drive: Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, Garden of the Gods
## Dining

- Shuga's: A Tejon Street institution for soup and craft cocktails.
- The Rabbit Hole: An underground dining room a block from Acacia Park.
- District Eleven: Wood-fired pizza in the South Tejon corridor.
- Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe: A grab-and-go cafe and market near the park entrance, west of downtown.
- Streetcar520: Coffee and light bites in the downtown core.
- Lumen8 Rooftop Social: Rooftop bar above the downtown skyline.
- Zocalo's Mexican Restaurant: Mexican food a short walk from Weber Street.
- MacKenzie's Chop House: Downtown steakhouse on Tejon.
- White Pie: Neapolitan pizza, locally owned.
## Shopping

- Downtown Colorado Springs: Tejon Street shops, galleries, and the Saturday farmers market.
- Old Colorado City: Historic district west of downtown with independent retail.
- Manitou Springs: An arts town at the foot of Pikes Peak, eight miles west.
- Tattered Cover Book Store: An independent Colorado bookseller with a downtown storefront.
## Entertainment

- The Carter Payne: A restored church hosting live music and events.
- U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum: A short walk south of the building.
- Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center: Museum and performance venue in the arts district.
- CityROCK: Downtown climbing gym.
- 3E's Comedy Club: Downtown stand-up and improv on weekend nights.
- Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum: Regional history in the historic downtown courthouse.
## Parks

- Monument Valley Park: A long green corridor along Monument Creek.
- America the Beautiful Park: Pavilions, the Julie Penrose Fountain, and event lawns.
- Acacia Park: The historic downtown square with summer programming.
- Antlers Park: A downtown pocket park next to the historic Antlers Hotel.
## West toward the mountains

Old Colorado City is the original 1859 settlement, eight minutes west on Colorado Avenue. Manitou Springs sits at the foot of Pikes Peak, twelve minutes west. Garden of the Gods, fifteen minutes northwest, is the red-sandstone park most visitors photograph.
## Useful resources

- [Downtown Colorado Springs visitor guide](https://www.downtowncs.com/visitor-info/): Official downtown visitor information, including parking, events, and neighborhood orientation.
- [U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum](https://usopm.org/): Official museum site for hours, exhibitions, and trip planning a short walk from Avian.
- [Garden of the Gods park information](https://gardenofgods.com/park-info/): Official park information for directions, hours, and planning a visit northwest of downtown.
- [Visit Manitou Springs](https://manitousprings.org/): Official Manitou Springs travel resource for local attractions, events, and downtown planning.