Great dates in Colorado Springs don't have to be expensive. Garden of the Gods at sunrise or sunset — the red rocks turn vivid orange and pink. Free parking, free entry, genuinely one of the most beautiful places in the state.. This guide builds a full three-stop itinerary around the city's best no-cost and low-cost options.
The Colorado Springs Budget-Friendly Date Itinerary
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Garden of the Gods is free to enter — 300-million-year-old Pikes Peak red sandstone fins rising 300 feet from the plains, with the snow-capped Pikes Peak as a backdrop. The Rock Ledge Ranch historic site within the park adds history to the geology. One of America's most spectacular free date destinations.
After garden of the gods, head to Manitou Springs for dinner. $50–$85/person — that range covers a full sit-down meal without feeling extravagant. The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cog Railway has climbed to the 14,115-foot summit since 1891 — the highest railway in North America.
End the night in Downtown. The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cog Railway has climbed to the 14,115-foot summit since 1891 — the highest railway in North America. The key is not calling it a night too early — the after-party is where the date moves from "good" to "unforgettable."
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