Old Farmhouse , Downtown Monument

The Neighborhood

Monument is a popular spot among visitors to the Colorado Springs region. Located along the base of the eastern front range of the Rocky Mountains, it provides breathtaking views, opportunities for unforgettable outdoor fun, and an adorable “downtown” with old-time wooden sidewalks, quaint shops and eateries. Your farmhouse-away-from-home is ideally located in the endearing heart of Monument, within walking distance of several casual restaurants, including a great breakfast spot, a distillery, a cozy bistro, an ice cream shop, pizza, Mexican food, and more. Santa Fe Regional Trail: a 2-Minute Walk. It’s just a 2-minute walk from your front door to the New Santa Fe trailhead. The Santa Fe Regional Trail offers 15 miles of graveled surface where visitors enjoy hiking, biking, and horseback riding. In winter, it draws cross-country skiers and snowshoers. It’s also home to the Palmer Lake Recreation Area, 36 acres that include the picturesque lake and a pleasant walking path among the willows Monument Lake: 3 Minutes by Car. A favorite among local fishing enthusiasts, Monument Lake is stocked with brown and rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, and splake. Monument Rock: 7 Minutes by Car. Enjoy hiking a 2.7-mile loop trail that offers opportunities for spotting wildlife. If you’re willing to drive a few more minutes out of town, you’ll find a wide variety of sites and activities for every age and personality. Here are a few popular destinations: Ute Valley Park – hiking, mountain biking among diverse wildlife and rocky-forested geological features (20 minutes) Downtown Colorado Springs – dining, shopping, museums, art galleries, performing arts venues (22 minutes) Old Colorado City – Colorado Springs’ National Historic District with classic architecture and a storied past, as well as a funky collection of restaurants, shops, and galleries, plus museums and walking tours (24 minutes) The Garden of The Gods Visitor & Nature Center - breathtaking, 300-foot-tall sandstone rock formations, hiking trails (25 minutes) Red Rock Canyon Open Space - hiking trails, bike park (27 minutes) Bear Creek Regional Park East - hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, playground (27 minutes) Manitou Springs – quaint, artsy small town with shopping and both casual and fine dining (29 minutes) Cheyenne Caňon Park - 1,600-acre park with hiking and biking trails, picturesque Helen Falls, habitat for Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Mule Deer (29 minutes) Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – wide variety of animals from around the world in a unique and picturesque mountain setting (33 minutes) Pike’s Peak -- also known as “America’s Mountain” -- reaching over 14,000 feet into the clouds (36 minutes). Visitors to the region enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, rafting, ziplining, boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, Segway tours, historical walking tours, wildlife spotting, performing arts, fine arts, and so much more. There’s truly something for everyone.