MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. — Whimsical. That was the word I was searching for as I walked by the kaleidoscope of shops and eateries in this town of 5,000 people, one of Colorado’s first resorts ...

In a Manitou Springs gift shop, a woman appearing very much like a tourist stops to pet the dog of a man appearing very much like a local. “I bet you’ve had some adventures,” she says to the ...

Manitou Springs is ranked #4 out of 18 things to do in Colorado ... Manitou Springs is not a part of Colorado Springs, ... But travelers say that exploring this unique mountain town is a must.