Top Colorado Springs Dining Experiences

Go beyond Garden of the Gods and sink into Colorado Springs’ explosive culinary scene. Visit several incredible restaurants and boutique food shops in downtown Colorado Springs, learning about the city’s history along the way, from Pikes Peak to the gold rush and beyond. This tour combines the best of all worlds—art, history, and food—guided by a true local’s perspective.

Get a new perspective on Colorado scenery as you soar between rocky expanses on this ziplining course at Seven Falls. Fly down five ziplines extending up to 1,800 feet (548 meters), plus traverse two suspension bridges and bound down a 180-foot  (54 meter) rappel. Though this is an adrenaline-filled day, kids meeting the weight limit can still participate.

Fresh pasta has a way of making an ordinary day feel a little more Italian. Hosted at a Colorado Springs wine bar, this hands-on cooking experience puts you in front of the mixing bowl instead of the takeout menu. Under Chef Juwanza's guidance, you'll learn pasta-making from scratch, starting with a dough made from semolina flour, eggs and olive oil. You'll practice kneading, shaping and preparing fresh pasta while learning techniques that build confidence in the kitchen. Then you'll transform your handmade pasta into two classic dishes. Simmer a hearty Spaghetti Bolognese with ground meat, tomatoes, onions and carrots, and prepare a creamy Fettuccine Alfredo with butter, garlic, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Expect flour on your hands, incredible aromas in the air and plenty of hands-on fun. Chef Juwanza keeps every step approachable, whether you're new to pasta-making or looking to sharpen your skills. Leave knowing exactly how to recreate pasta night from scratch.

In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Juwanza brings authentic pasta-making techniques to a trendy local distillery where guests can relax, learn new skills and enjoy an elevated social night out in the heart of Colorado Springs. Your experience begins with crafting fresh pasta dough from semolina flour, eggs and olive oil before learning how to knead, roll and shape pasta completely by hand. While the pasta cooks, Chef Juwanza will guide you through building two rich homemade sauces: a velvety Alfredo with garlic and Parmesan and a slow-inspired Bolognese layered with tomatoes, onions, carrots and savory ground meat. Finish by pairing your pasta with the sauce of your choice and enjoying the homemade Italian meal you created from scratch. This beginner-friendly class includes all fresh ingredients, professional cooking tools and approachable guidance designed to make every guest feel confident in the kitchen.

Dive into the authentic flavors of Japanese sushi with Chef Juwanza in this interactive cooking class. Begin by preparing sushi rice with seasoning vinegar, then practice knife skills to chop fresh vegetables, tuna and crab for your fillings. On the menu: a California roll layered with avocado, cucumber, cream cheese and kanikama, plus a spicy tuna roll with just the right amount of heat. Chef Juwanza will show you how to roll tightly, slice cleanly and plate beautifully so your creations taste as good as they look. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to boost their kitchen confidence, this class ends with a delicious, handmade sushi feast. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

Enjoy a serene hot air balloon ride over Colorado Springs. With views of 100 miles or more in all directions, you can appreciate the vast, expansive landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. Look for wildlife such as deer, bighorn sheep, and birds as you soar high above the ground using only the wind and the skill of your experienced pilot.

Taste the best of Colorado Springs' thriving cocktail scene, and enjoy snacks and storytelling to accompany you, on this small-group happy hour tour. Meet your guide in central Colorado Springs, and come thirsty: visit several of the city's unique cocktail bars, and enjoy signature drinks at each, plus indulgent food pairings. As you go, learn more about the city's Prohibition past and thriving present.

There’s nothing like seeing Colorado’s exquisite scenery by water—and this trip along the mighty Arkansas River is perfect for both beginner and intermediate rafters. On this ministry-led journey, you’ll hit the whitewater rapids of Bighorn Sheep Canyon with a trained guide, marveling at the unparalleled scenery between taking on the churns. This is Colorado’s most popular river, and it’s easy to see why.