Lauren + Bruno

June in Colorado is considered peak season! The weather will be great for site seeing and being outdoors. It often gets cooler in the morning and evenings when the sun ducks behind the mountains, so bring your favorite jacket or sweatshirt!

Booking flights by March could allow for lower flight rates - Denver tends to be the cheaper priced airport ticket!

Highway 25 is the main highway from Colorado Springs to Palmer Lake to Denver. Staying North of Colorado Springs, near the Air Force Academy, is a 15 minute drive to Monument/Palmer Lake wedding church and venue.

Pro tip: Drink lots of water and drinks with electrolytes to help with the elevation change and prevent headaches!

In some reviews, Uber and Lyft are said to be unreliable here! If possible, rent, bring, or share a car while here!

20 miles - 30 minutes away.

70 miles - 1 hour away. Often has good prices for airline tickets.

These are not reserved, but they are close by and have good reviews! Please do your own research to confirm that their number of beds / bathrooms provided for each house is right for you.

Hotel block June 22, 23, and 24 $150 / $160 a night

Use promo code APPYCOUPLE when requesting your ride. New customers get $15 off your first ride with Uber.

A free hike of rock formations near Pike’s Peak!

Explore a town built into the side of the mountains with mineral water springs for eating, shopping and dining.

Drive up to the top of the Springs tallest mountain. Be sure to drink water and electrolytes and take your time to account for the elevation change!

Visit an outdoor live music concert site and park built into the Red Rocks of Colorado.

Peaceful location to spend your day hiking, biking, horseback riding, or fishing!

Visit Olympic City, USA for interactive exhibits and innovative displays featuring accomplishments of US Olympians and Paraolympians!

Enjoy the scenic falls with hiking, dining, zip lining or riding a train! GA $18 per adult.

Olympians train here! Open weekdays.

Some suggestions for enjoying the Mile High City.

Yummy, affordable steaks and bread baskets!

Burgers, sandwiches and salads.

Brasileiro favorites such as coxinha, picanha, pastels, and more!

Spanish tapas with a Colorado twist!

Authentic Italian Cuisine, open 5-10pm on weekends.

American diner with good portions, prices and flavors! A favorite of Bruno and Lauren’s!

Salvadorian food for casual dining (order at the register).

American fare, casual diner, frequented by Lauren and Bruno for breakfast!

Walk by in Manitou Springs for Crepes, Nuts, and refreshing beverages! Open 12-5pm on weekends.

Dining with a view…try anything with the Buffalo!

Drinks and steaks, open late and near the reception!