Updated: October 31, 2025
Prepare for the winter holidays by shopping for locally made gifts and experiences to give your loved ones.
The holidays are right around the corner, which means one thing – it’s gift shopping time. This holiday season, you can score great gifts and support local businesses at the same time. Finding the perfect present for your friends and family members can be daunting, so we’re making it a bit easier with our Pikes Peak Region Holiday Gift Guide.
VIP Tour, $1,250 and up
Give someone the adventure of a lifetime: a CMZoo VIP Tour! During this private tour, your group of up to five people will experience your choice of two or three behind-the-scenes animal encounters, plus a meet-and-greet with one of our ambassador animals in The Loft and a super-sized giraffe feeding. You can help train a sloth, get up-close with the grizzly bears, say hello to the hippos or choose from our many other animal encounter options. Along the way, one of our experienced guides will tell you all about the Zoo, our animals and our conservation impacts around the world. When your tour ends, enjoy the rest of the day at the Zoo, because admission is included. Visit CMZoo.org/VIPTour to see our animal encounter options, to get all the details and to sign up.
Annual Membership
How about a gift that keeps on giving all year long? Memberships can be purchased as gifts! CMZoo members can take advantage of free daytime admission (with advance ticket reservations), discounts on programs and merchandise, free members-only summer nights, free Electric Safari visits in the winter and more. Visit CMZoo.org/Membership for more information.
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Online
Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with our day passes and punch passes. Come climb with us!
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Stop by the CityROCK front desk and we'll help you find the best gift option to have the best adventure with us.
Give the gift of an unforgettable and joy-filled night full of hearty food and western, Christmas entertainment by the world-renowned Flying W Wranglers featuring the Marian L. Wolfe Orchestra. Purchase tickets to the Cowboy Christmas Jubilee at the Flying W Ranch for your special someone or for the whole family!
Cost: General Admissions - $68; Children 12 and Under - $33; Children 3 and Under - Free
Where to purchase: Online
Be the adventurous Santa of your winter and book a highlight holiday experience with Great Outdoors Adventures. Enjoy a private off-roading rental or guided tour with a festive Christmas twist in Polaris UTVs or Jeep Gladiators. Share the gift of adventure with loved ones this holiday season and let their smiles warm your heart. Book between 12/26/25 and 1/3/2026 for our Outdoor Holiday with a Twist.
Cost: $125 per person
Where to purchase: Reservations are required; Book online or call
Pikes Peak – America's Mountain offers a variety of annual pass choices for your exploration. With an annual pass at your fingertips, you have the flexibility to ascend America's most celebrated peak at your own pace. Whether you seek a quick escape from the city's hustle and bustle or aim to treat your out-of-town guests to an unforgettable excursion. The choice is yours – select the annual pass that perfectly suits your needs and embark on your Pikes Peak adventure today!
Cost: $100-225
Where to purchase: Online
Gift your loved ones a scenic 2-hour ride!
Cost: $50
Where to purchase: Call ahead to reserve: 719-219-5702
An Auric Gallery gift card is redeemable for art, jewelry, pottery, candles, and more!
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Online or in-person
Purchase a ticket now for Blues on the Mesa, Saturday September 26, 2026. There are five blues acts starting at 11am to 6:30pm. A fun day to spend outside listening to great music.
Cost: $55-$150
Where to purchase: Online
Ticket to our monthly shows and concerts in 2025 or summer camps would make great gifts for students!
Cost: $20-150
Where to purchase: Online or call 719-577-4556 to purchase a pack of private lessons that can be redeemed all year!
Give the gift of unforgettable experiences at the Ent Center for the Arts! From Broadway-worthy theatre to bold contemporary art to world-class music and dance, the Ent Center is alive with creativity. This season brings Theatreworks’ 50th Birthday lineup, the Galleries of Contemporary Art’s 45th anniversary exhibitions and special events like House of GOCA’s dazzling fashion runway, plus an Artist Series featuring world-class performers right here in Colorado Springs. Gift certificates are available in any amount and can be used for any Ent Center event—including Theatreworks productions, GOCA programs, Artist Series performances, and even community-presented shows. Create an Arts Flight for the budding arts lover in your life: let them mix and match theatre, art, music, and dance to savor the full spectrum of what the Ent Center has to offer.
Cost: $1-$500
Where to purchase: To purchase, call the Box Office at 719-255-8181 or email tickets@uccs.edu. Certificates can be mailed directly to you or held for convenient pickup at the Ent Center—just in time for holiday giving.
Give the gift of the arts! An FAC gift card is redeemable for museum admission, theatre tickets, memberships and art classes.
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Online
A Green Box Membership makes a unique and lasting gift for those who appreciate the arts, culture, and community. Offered at various levels starting at $50, memberships provide access to year-round experiences connected to the Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls. Benefits may include a subscription to ArtDesk Magazine, complimentary event access, early ticketing opportunities, invitations to special gatherings, and discounts on merchandise and camp registrations.
Cost: $50-$2,500
Where to purchase: Online or call 719-465-3065
Visit the Money Museum, America's largest museum dedicated to the diverse nature of money and related items. The Museum gift shop also features great gifting goodies like shirts, books, coasters, hats, and collectibles, perfect for friends or family that love history, money, or unique keepsakes.
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: In person
Give the gift of inspiration this holiday season with a visit to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Recognized as one of the top sports museums in the world, the USOPM offers an unforgettable experience for families looking to celebrate the spirit of the holidays together. Explore 12 interactive galleries, get a close-up look at authentic torches and medals, and discover the incredible stories of America's greatest athletes. Whether it’s part of a family outing, a winter break adventure, or a meaningful gift for a loved one, the Museum is a place where everyone can feel the magic of achievement and possibility.
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Tickets and memberships available online
We’ve got every gift for the craft beer lover in your life! Keep them cozy in one of our winter-ready crewnecks and set the mood with a beer-scented candle. For their four-legged sidekick, grab a handmade dog collar or leash that’s equal parts sturdy and stylish. Want to keep it simple? Pick up a 4-pack of their favorite beer or snag a gift card. Spend $50 or more in gift card purchases and score a little kickback for yourself.
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Swing by the pub to purchase!
702 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Get your foodie friend a custom gourmet mustard gift basket with or without a gift certificate to the shop!
Cost: $40-$200
Where to purchase: Come into the shop! (1412 S. 21st St
Colorado Springs, CO 80906)
The French Kitchen gift cards are perfect for everyone! Do you have loved ones who love to cook and bake? With our gift cards, they can choose amongst 100+ cooking classes! If your loved ones just enjoy delicious food, no problem! Our gift cards can be used in our French Cafe and Bakery and in our Market, where you will find many options for saving time at home in your kitchen. The French Kitchen is a unique place centered around delicious food where a true community has built for the past 13 years. 6 different cute designs to choose from.
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Online
Latigo Winery is Colorado Springs premier winery crafting dry wines with grapes sourced from Colorado's beautiful Grand Valley AVA. Give the gift of award winning wine to the wine lover in your life. Options include gift cards, wine or our Award Winners Collection. We ship to forty states nationwide or visit our tasting in room.
Cost: $25-150
Where to purchase: Online or in our tasting room.
Give the gift of local craft beer this holiday season. Pick from our holiday bundles packed with fresh beer, pint and flight vouchers, glassware, and more — or grab a Mash gift card for an easy win. Perfect for anyone who loves good beer, local flavor, and a little Colorado cheer.
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Visit the brewery
Tapa is offering BOGO cocktails & glasses of wine with purchase of a $100 Tapateria gift card. Limit 2 uses per receipt. Receipt must be presented to redeem offer. Valid now through 12/31/2025.
Cost: $100
Where to purchase: Call 719-471-TAPA (8272)
Give the Gift of Flight
This winter, surprise a loved one or friend with the unforgettable thrill of a flight simulator experience. It's the perfect gift for adventurers, dreamers, and aviation enthusiasts alike. Take flight with Santa this winter – our seasonal experience.
Give the Gift of Wellness
Share the gift of rejuvenation with a gift card to Ascend Spa & Wellness. From revitalizing wellness classes to luxurious massages and facials, Ascend offers a peaceful escape sure to brighten anyone’s season.
Give the Gift of Culinary Indulgence
Treat someone special to an unforgettable culinary journey with a gift card to Hotel Polaris’ exceptional dining outlets. Whether it’s sky-high views at The Aviator or an intimate evening at Pamela’s, it’s a gift of flavor and experience.
Give the Gift of Escape
Looking to offer the ultimate escape? Gift a stay at Hotel Polaris—where rest, relaxation, and memorable experiences await year-round. Perfect for a staycation or a well-deserved getaway.
Cost: $30-$1000
Where to purchase:
Flight Simulation: Online
Spa Gift Card: Call 719-623-2491
Restaurant Gift Cards: Call 719-886-1100
Stay: Call 844-479-4434
Gift your loved ones the unique and healing experience of equine coaching. Sessions are immersive and somatic, guided by horses and grounded in compassionate facilitation. Equine coaching can address a variety of goals, including couples connection, work-life balance, family bonding, trauma recovery and more. Make this gift extra special by adding a stay at the onsite Starry Ridge Ranch.
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Book online
It makes a difference landing in a place where you know a friend. Consider us your personal insider guide to exploring the real gems of Colorado Springs. Offering 20% off any stay through January 31 (excludes December 31)! Use code KLHOLIDAY.
Cost: Varies; 20% off a stay
Where to purchase: Online
Give the gift of relaxation! Singing Bowls of the Rockies offers immersive sound bath experiences—an unforgettable 3D sonic journey that surrounds you in vibrations of sound. A sound bath is a deeply soothing practice where crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, flutes, chimes, and instruments from around the world create cascading waves of sound that wash over the body, ease tension, and quiet the mind. Founded by Dr. Gigi Turner, PsyD, a certified sound bath practitioner and former psychology professor, Singing Bowls of the Rockies is home to the largest collection of singing bowls in Colorado Springs. With over a decade of experience and thousands of guests served, we’re grateful to be a trusted sanctuary for those seeking peace. This year, gift your loved ones an opportunity to rest, reset, and reconnect with themselves this busy holiday season.
Cost: $40+
Where to purchase: Online
This holiday season, give the gift of experiences in Colorado Springs. Enhance your stay at Element or SpringHill Suites Colorado Springs Downtown with our Dine & Unwind at Lumen8 package. Enjoy a $50 food & beverage credit for each night of your stay when you book Dine & Unwind!
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Online
Give the gift of wide-open skies, quiet trails, and sweeping views. A stay at Starry Ridge Ranch is the perfect gift for someone who needs to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what matters. Nestled in the mountains, it’s the ideal setting for rest, reflection, and renewal. Add a guided horse experience to deepen your connection with the land—and yourself.
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Online
Make someone’s holidays unforgettable with a TRU Hair Salon gift card—your pass to the ultimate pampering experience. From precision cuts and stunning color to luxurious treatments and hydrating masks, TRU delivers personalized luxury hair care that leaves every guest feeling radiant. Treat yourself or a loved one this holiday season!
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: Online or in person
Browse handcrafted furniture and mountain home decor items your loved ones will cherish for decades to come.
Cost: Varies based on item
Where to purchase: ColoradoSkiChairs.com or on-site at 419 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
The Downtown Gift Card is good at over 150 shops, galleries, restaurants, bars, breweries and services in Downtown's one square mile. It really is a one-size fits — and pleases — all.
Cost: $10-1,000+
Where to purchase: Online or at the Downtown Partnership offices during normal business hours; pick up in office or have your gift card shipped for a nominal fee
While you get your holiday shopping done in Downtown Manitou Springs, enjoy the gift of free parking! Parking will be free all day on November 29th, with 2 hours of free parking available every day until December 25th.
Cost: Free Parking Nov. 29th with 2hours free every day after that until Dec. 25th along with a Free tote Bag,
Where to purchase: Pick up your tote bag at Manitou Springs Visitor Center (354 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, CO 80829)
Looking for the ultimate gift for tattoo lovers? Our Certified Tattoo Gift Cards can be redeemed in-studio for flash tattoos from our collection of over 8,000 unique designs, are available in three sizes to fit every budget and redeemable toward any flash tattoo design. Give the gift of art, self-expression, and an unforgettable tattoo experience.
Cost: $100-$800
Where to purchase: Online
Give the gift of nature! Looking for the perfect gift for someone who has everything? Give the gift of conservation and a lasting impact with a membership to the Gateway Guardians and the Garden of the Gods Foundation! As a member, they’ll enjoy exclusive perks like VIP events, behind-the-scenes tours, and discounts at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, all while helping preserve this National Natural Landmark for future generations.
Cost: $84 per month
Where to purchase: Online or call 719-219-0110
Be the coolest 'Santa' ever when you give tickets to the 2026 Pikes Peak Hill Climb! Choose your spectator viewing area, with guaranteed parking, or grab one of a limited number of overnight camping permits for a once-in-a-lifetime camping and race day experience. Tickets also available for the popular Glen Cove or Devils Playground Fan Bus experience. Purchase this ticket and join your family and friends! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery as you travel to the highest spectator area on the mountain - with views for miles! Need a stocking stuffer? Check out Official PPHC merchandise for hats, T's, beanies and much more. Our online store has some great deals so you can surprise the race fan in your life.
Race Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Cost: Varies
Where to purchase: All tickets, camping permits and merch is available online.
Attractions
CityROCK Colorado Springs21 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Attractions
Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner & Western Show3330 Chuckwagon Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919
Art & Performances
Colorado Springs Conservatory420 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Retail Stores & Boutiques
Colorado Ski Furniture419 Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Other Adventure
Dragonfly Paddle YogaVarious Locations
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Retail Stores & Boutiques
Downtown Colorado Springs111 S Tejon St, Ste 703
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Health, Wellness & Spas
Singing Bowls of the Rockies76 S Sierra Madre St Suite C
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Health, Wellness & Spas
Certified Tattoo Studios3725 Drennan Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910
Biking
Manitou E-Bike Co906 Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Galleries
Auric Gallery125 E. Boulder St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Art & Performances
Ent Center for the Arts5225 N. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
Festivals & Events
Green Box6990 Lake St
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado 80819
Attractions
Money Museum818 N Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Casual Family Atmosphere
Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium1412 S 21st St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Brewery/Pub/Nightlife
Mash Mechanix Brewing Co429 E Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Casual Family Atmosphere
TAPAteria2607 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Hotels/Motels
Hotel Polaris8989 Northgate Blvd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Hotels/Motels
Kinship Landing415 S Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Health, Wellness & Spas
TRU Hair Salon1701 S Tejon St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
Chamber, Community, Tourism
Garden of the Gods Foundation1805 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Festivals & Events
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb1631 Mesa Ave, Ste E
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Attractions
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mtn Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Other Adventure
Great Outdoors Adventures720 US-24, Suite A
Woodland Park, Colorado 80863
Attractions
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain5069 Pikes Peak Hwy
Cascade, Colorado 80809
Festivals & Events
5th Annual Blues On The MesaGold Hill Mesa Park
142 S. Raven Mine Dr.
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
Attractions
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College30 W Dale St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Attractions
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum200 S Sierra Madre St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Casual Family Atmosphere
The French Kitchen4771 N Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
Brewery/Pub/Nightlife
Latigo Winery11425 Black Forest Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908
Attractions
Mustang Wisdom Ranch317 Comanche Dr
Florissant, Colorado 80816
Hotels/Motels
Element Colorado Springs Downtown55 E Costilla St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Hotels/Motels
SpringHill Suites Colorado Springs Downtown402 S Tejon St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Brewery/Pub/Nightlife
Lumen8 Rooftop Social402 S Tejon St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Attractions
Visit Manitou Springs354 Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
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