Manitou Springs
Rubble Arch Bridge spanning the creek at Manitou Springs, Colorado. On the left, the historic round building houses Cheyenne Spring.
Manitou Springs is located at the base of Pikes Peak, west of Colorado Springs.
Manitou Springs derives its name from two dozen mineral springs situated throughout the area, many of which have spigots that locals and tourists alike may drink from. The minerals present at each location change the flavor of the local water.
In the early 1900s, the town became known as a health destination for people suffering from tuberculosis. The clean mountain air and mineral springs waters were part of a healthy retreat for people arriving by rail from across the country.
Manitou Springs
Rubble Arch Bridge spanning the creek at Manitou Springs, Colorado. On the left, the historic round building houses Cheyenne Spring.
Manitou Springs is located at the base of Pikes Peak, west of Colorado Springs.
Manitou Springs derives its name from two dozen mineral springs situated throughout the area, many of which have spigots that locals and tourists alike may drink from. The minerals present at each location change the flavor of the local water.
In the early 1900s, the town became known as a health destination for people suffering from tuberculosis. The clean mountain air and mineral springs waters were part of a healthy retreat for people arriving by rail from across the country.