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Practicalities
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From
Denver International Airport
there are a number of inexpensive
flights
, or you can book the Colorado Springs Shuttle (tel 719/578-5232; $27). Greyhound
buses
stop at 120 S Weber St downtown. Colorado Springs'
visitor center
is at 104 Cascade St (summer daily 9am-5pm; rest of year daily 10am-4pm; tel 719/635-7506 or 1-800/368-4748).
Appealing places to
eat
downtown include the excellent
Olive Branch
, 23 S Tejon Ave (tel 719/475-1199), with good vegetarian food. The
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
, 2 E Pikes Peak Ave (tel 719/635-2800), is a great place for some microbrews and authentic pub food. Out in Old Colorado City, the family-owned
Henri's Mexican
, 2427 W Colorado Ave (tel 719/634-9031), pulls in the crowds for home-style food and superb margaritas. Nearby is one of the best
bars
in the city,
Meadow Muffins
, 2432 W Colorado Ave (tel 719/633-0583), festooned with movie memorabilia, and serving good burgers, sandwiches and salads. It also hosts live music and stays open late (until 2am Fri & Sat). Other useful information
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