Welcome DCI Do-er’s!
We can’t wait for you to experience all that Downtown Colorado Springs has to offer. Looking to fill time before, after or between your conference activities? Here are some suggestions to check out while you’re here, all within an easy walk from The Mining Exchange.
For the Early riser
Hit the Trails
Jump on one of several trails that circle Downtown for a refreshing run or a peppy PikeRide. Click here for a list of rides that start and end at The Mining Exchange Hotel.
Ride free! Download the PikeRide app, follow instructions to set up your account and use code INTHEGAME under coupons/credits to redeem up to 15 free 20-minute rides.
Barre forte
Barre Forte, 115 N Tejon St. #110
6:00 a.m. classes, April 12-15.
Pre-registration required, Click here
Morning FUEL
OLA JUICE BAR
27 E. Kiowa St.
Cold-pressed juices, acai bowls, and smoothies to fuel you up for a full day of placemaking!
STORY COFFEE COMPANY
120 E. Bijou St. (Acacia Park)
Named Most Beautiful Coffee Shop in Colorado by Architectural Digest (2018), and the only known tiny house coffee shop in the country.
Don’t miss: Pop-Tart Tuesdays, flaky pockets of pure delight. Rotating flavors such as tiramisu, Nutella, key lime mango coconut, and more. Various pasties other days of the week.
SOLAR ROAST
134 N Tejon St.
Inventors of the world’s only commercial solar-powered coffee roaster, Solar Roast offers 100% organic java as well as grab-and-go breakfast burritos, pastries, and quiche.
After Hours
Looking to connect with fellow Do-er’s? There are tons of places to grab an after-hour drink. Here are ones we’re recommending for each night.
Tuesday
BELL BROTHERS BREWING
114 N. Tejon
Downtown’s newest brewery expertly crafted by brainiac engineers turned craft brewmasters.
Specials: $5 flagship pints
Shame & Regret
15 E. Bijou (alley)
Whiskey, scotch and cocktails for sinners and saints alike.
WedneSDAY
THE WELL
315 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
Downtown’s newest food hall fuses food and philanthropy. Four unique restaurant concepts anchored by Gift Horse Bar and Café. Grab a spot on the patio for sweeping mountain views.
Specials: Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. daily
Thursday
DISTRICT E11EVEN
218 N. Tejon Suite 110
You’ll find this clandestine whiskey bar in the back of Mood Tapas Bar, or enter from the alley. Shadowy vibes, strong cocktails.
Specials: Happy Hour from 4-6, $5 Old Fashioneds, live music 7-9 p.m.
ICONS, 3 E. Bijou St.
Downtown Colorado Springs LGBTQ bar featuring professional vocalists every night.
Have an hour to kill?
Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame
19 N. Tejon (above Tejon Eatery)
Home to over 75 original and fully restored vintage motorcycles dating back to 1913. Memorabilia, photographs, and art featuring pioneers in the motorcycle industry. FREE!
Download the free, GPS-based Otocast mobile app to hear commentary from the artists themselves. Hear about the Art on the Streets exhibit as well as works that are part of the city’s permanent collection of public art.
CityRock
21 N. Nevada Ave.
Grab your gear (or rent it there) and traverse Downtown’s colossal indoor rock climbing gym. Formerly the historic Ute Theatre, CityRock offers day passes ($20), a health-conscious cafe, and climbing for all ages.
discounts & freebies
- DISCOVER DOWNTOWN SAVINGS PASS: freebies & discounts at over 80 Downtown shops, bars, restaurants & venues
- Scooters: VEO RIDE is offering $6 in free credits for DCI attendees. Download the app, follow instructions to set up account. Code ridedci for $6 credit.
- PIKERIDE: download the app, follow instructions to set up account and use code INTHEGAME for up to 15 free 20-minute rides.
Selfie Spot
Snap a selfie with Bananacat, one of Downtown’s most Instagrammable murals.
Bananacat by Cymon Padilla, 2019-2020 Art on the Streets exhibit
Location: 14 S. Tejon St. (south wall of The Perk)