Free & Cheap Things to Do in Manitou Springs, CO

  • The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Manitou Springs, Colorado, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Art Gallery, History Museums and Arcades.
  • From Manitou Springs Incline to Williams Canyon Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manitou Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Colorado Springs, Woodland Park and Cripple Creek.
  • The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Manitou Springs, Colorado, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Art Gallery, History Museums and Arcades.
  • From Manitou Springs Incline to Williams Canyon Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manitou Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Colorado Springs, Woodland Park and Cripple Creek.
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16.2 Miles
97% 104 votes
History Museums 136 West Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 MoreLess Info
The Outlaw and Lawmen Jail Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the dark history of the area. Guests can try on prisoner clothing or get their mug shots taken at this site.
16.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 128 E Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 MoreLess Info
Catering to all ages, Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation offers a variety of programs and activities. Their year-round schedule includes an array of classes along with indoor soccer, t-ball, co-ed volleyball and youth baseball leagues.
21.9 Miles
93% 125 votes
Scenic Drives Cripple Creek, CO MoreLess Info
Phantom Canyon Road is a dirt and gravel path that passes through mulitple picturesque and historic sites where visitors can observe a variety of vegetation and wildlife in the natural setting as well as multiple old bridges and tunnels.
23.6 Miles
38% 24 votes
Waterfalls Rainbow Falls Road, Woodland Park, CO 80863 MoreLess Info
Open year-round, Rainbow Falls is a campground that features over 20 camp sites. The campground features hiking, biking, and ATV trails, hunting and fishing, and ample opportunities for wildlife viewing.
32.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 2970 E Main Street, Canon City, CO 81212 MoreLess Info
Featuring 20 lanes available, Canon City Lanes provides visitors with an enjoyable bowling experience. Amenities at the alley include a snack bar, game room, pro shop, and bar with drink specials.
32.7 Miles
97% 1228 votes
Rafting 2315 E. Main Street, Canon City, CO 81212 MoreLess Info
Raft Masters is a local rafting outfitter which offers whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River and Clear Creek. Their combo tour packages, in addition to the rafting trips, also include railroad rides, ATV and ziplines tours.
33.2 Miles
Besides whitewater rafting trips, Royal Gorge Rafting also offers zipline tours as well as custom vacation packages for special events such as weddings and corporate events.
33.2 Miles
99% 796 votes
Rafting 1420 W Royal Gorge Blvd, Canon City, CO 81212 MoreLess Info
Lost Paddle Rafting is a local family-owned outfitter which organizes whitewater rafting trips ranging from introductory rafting at the Bighorn Sheep Canyon to more adventurous rides at the Royal Gorge.
33.2 Miles
99% 3894 votes
Ziplines 45045 Hwy 50 West, Canon City, CO 81212 MoreLess Info
Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours hosts adventure zipline tours with 20 different ziplines spread over the classic course and the more recent, Extreme Zip Line Course which is one of the fastest courses around the Royal Gorge.
33.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Rafting Fort Gorge RV Park and Campground, Canon City, CO MoreLess Info
Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting offers trips on the Arkansas River from September through May. The exciting journey begins north of Buena Vista and runs through Brown's Canyon, with more challenging trips available for experienced rafters.
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