Shopping is a popular past-time in Colorado
Springs. There are two regional malls, approximately 28 major
shopping centers, and 176 smaller centers. Most of the major national
retailers and franchise chains are represented in the area. Colorado Springs
sales tax is 7.4%.
In Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs and
downtown Colorado Springs, there are many boutiques, gift shops, specialty shops
and a variety of restaurants for everyone's taste. If that is not
enough shopping for you, the many annual events held around the city throughout
the year also offer the opportunity to find craft and specialty items for sale,
along with a variety of food booths.
Colorado Springs has many of the
national food chains available. If you are looking for something new
and different, take a stroll off the beaten path and try the many different
ethnic and local family owned restaurants. Colorado Springs does not
lack for things to do or food to eat. While you are here experience
the many cultures of Colorado Springs.