Shoppers, rejoice! As our friends at Peterson said:
"You'll never be lacking for a place to shop in Colorado
Springs. Once a western outpost, this city of more than 350,000 is
now a booming retail hub. Shopping is a popular past-time in Colorado
Springs. There are two regional malls, approximately 33 major
shopping centers and 197 smaller centers. Most of the major national
retailers and franchise chains are represented in the area.
In addition,
downtown Colorado Springs offers a variety of small, owner-operated
shops. Manitou Springs provides many souvenir shops, but it is also a
rich source of local art. Colorado City offers shoppers an eclectic
assortment of restaurants, boutiques, antique stores, and art
galleries.
The Pikes Peak area is also home to hundreds of
restaurants! With everything from well-known chain restaurants to
local eateries, whatever your taste buds desire can usually be
found. You will find a multitude of choices located on Academy Blvd
and Powers Blvd - these are the main north-south thoroughfares in Colorado
Springs. In addition to casual family atmosphere locations, there are
also a variety of restaurants with an international flavor and spots that are
reserved for special occasions."