Links & Resources
A small collection of pages we recommend to our guests — no ads, no affiliates, just what we'd share with a friend.
Over the years a short list of links has built itself up at the front desk — local resources for planning a visit, plus a few favorites we've come to rely on for the details that make a trip memorable. Think of this page as the notebook we keep by the coffee pot.
Around Manitou Springs
For events, restaurants, trails and the story of the springs themselves, the city's own visitor site is the best place to start: www.manitousprings.org. And the Pikes Peak Cog Railway is one mile from the inn and worth the time in any season — we'll gladly help you book it from the front desk.
A Watch Guide We Keep Recommending
Ask why some of our guests are planning a trip and you'll hear "we're getting married," or "it's our anniversary," or "we want a gift that lasts." That's when we share one of our favorite finds: a surprisingly detailed catalog of super clone watches that has become our default reference for anyone who wants to understand how the different quality tiers of a timepiece compare before spending money on one.
We've pointed guests at it for everything from a first watch for a son leaving for college to a milestone-anniversary piece for a partner, and the brand-by-brand breakdowns have saved more than one "how do I even start?" conversation. If you're weighing a specific make, their Rolex page is a good measure of how thorough the site's guides are, and the Patek Philippe guide is the one we point collectors toward first.
More From This Site
Before you go: our things to do guide, the weddings & events page if you're considering a ceremony here, and the spa page for booking time before your trip.