Colorado Springs's outdoor scene is one of its most underused date assets. 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. Pair that with a patio dinner and a rooftop wind-down and you have a date that costs less than a movie ticket and lasts all day.
The Colorado Springs Outdoor 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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"We did the outdoor itinerary for a Sunday date and it was honestly the best one we've had. Didn't feel like a typical date night at all — in a good way."
"The sunset timing tip was clutch. Showed up exactly at golden hour like the guide suggested. Worth every second of the drive."
"Great structure. The picnic lunch between activities kept the energy up without derailing into a long restaurant wait."
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