How do I get to Downtown?
By car: Most common access to downtown is from north/south I-25.
Exit 142/Bijou Street and Exit 143/Cimarron Street are the primary entryways to Downtown.
Exit 140/S. Tejon/Nevada and Exit 143/Uintah Street can also lead to Downtown.
View the Downtown Map for perspective.
View Routes and schedules at Mountain Metropolitan Transit
Where can I park and how much does it cost?
There are more than 8,000 public and private parking spaces downtown in on-street metered spots, garages, and open air lots.
City Parking Garages are convenient and offer the best value at $.75 per hour or a maximum of $6.75 per day; after 4 p.m. and on weekends, unlimited parking for $1.00. City garages are located at:
127 E. Kiowa Street, between Tejon and Nevada — 650 spaces
215 N. Cascade Ave., just north of Bijou — 305 spaces
130 S. Nevada, just south of Colorado — 1525 spaces
View a map of Downtown parking here.
Parking Meters cost $1 per hour in the downtown core (Boulder to Vermijo and Nevada to Cascade) and $.75 in the perimeter areas.
Learn more about the City’s Parking System Enterprise.
Where can I purchase an Easy Park Card?
Easy Park is a system of re-loadable smart cards that can be scanned at any parking meter upon arrival and departure, eliminating the need for coins. Users are charged only for the time actually used. Cards can be reloaded at convenient kiosks in $10 and $20 increments up to $100.
Can I ride my bike downtown?
Bicycling is welcome and accommodated downtown. To avoid some street traffic and enjoy a bit of green scenery, pedal into the district via the Shooks Run or Pikes Peak Greenway trails and then securely “park” your wheels at plenty of locking stations. Bicycles can also be loaded onto some buses. For pedestrian safety, please do not ride on downtown sidewalks. (Besides, it is against the law.)
See Parks, Trails, and Open Space for a list and map of downtown parks and trails
For more maps of Colorado Springs parks and trails, go to http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=1881
What shops and restaurants are Downtown?
For a list of dining options click here
For list of shopping options click here
View the Downtown map
Where can I get a Downtown Gift Card?
Purchase a gift card with Visa or MasterCard here, or call 719.886.0088. To pay by cash or check, please call to make arrangements or visit our office in person (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). Downtown Partnership is located in Plaza of the Rockies, 111 S. Tejon St., Ste. 309, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
Where is Art on the Streets?
The annual Art on the Streets exhibit is spread throughout the District. For a map and walking tour of the current exhibit, click here.
What museums and galleries are Downtown?
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
http://www.csfineartscenter.org/
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
http://www.cspm.org
The McAllister House Museum
http://mcallisterhouse.org/
Colorado College Cornerstone Arts Center
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/news_events/Cornerstone/
UCCS GOCA 121
http://www.galleryuccs.org/information
Cottonwood Center for the Arts
http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/
For more information about visual and educational arts, go here.
For information about arts and cultural organizations, click here.
Is there a movie theater Downtown?
Downtown is home to the historic Kimball’s Peak Three Theater, where you can not only view art films and major releases, but also enjoy wine, beer or a latte beforehand.
http://www.kimballstwinpeak.com/
How do I find out about Downtown events?
Check our events calendar here or log onto http://www.peakradar.com/.
Is Downtown family-friendly?
YES! Downtown’s many parades and festivals are suited to the entire family. Both the Pioneers Museum and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center offer numerous programs for children and families. America the Beautiful Park has a terrific playground and water feature for the summer months; Uncle Wilber Fountain in Acacia Park is a seasonal favorite for the young crowd, too. Monument Valley Park is a great destination for swimming, sports, picnics and more. Many Downtown restaurants are suitable for all ages, but it’s usually a good idea to call first and confirm. The Imagination Celebration hosts a variety of events Downtown, and the Pikes Peak Center for Performing Arts offers many productions geared to audiences of all ages. Downtown also offers bowling, roller derby, films and kid-oriented shops.
Who maintains Downtown?
The Greater Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) manages cleaning and snow removal, seasonal and decorative banners, and the lush flowerbeds and hanging planters.
The City of Colorado Springs manages streets, sidewalks, lights, planning and legal considerations.
For more information regarding specific maintenance issues, go here.
What government offices are Downtown?
Downtown is headquarters for the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and the State of Colorado’s Fourth Judicial District. Police, Sheriff, and Fire departments also maintain a presence.
City of Colorado Springs
http://www.springsgov.com/
El Paso County Government
http://www.elpasoco.com/
Fourth Judicial District
http://www.gofourth.org/