Friday, January 25, 2013

Manitou Springs Vacation


 Planning a Manitou Springs vacation? For your Pikes Peak lodging accommodation the Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast has a central location . Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings and Cave of the Winds are just minutes away, no more than 4 miles. We can be your home base for all Colorado Springs attractions you want to see and do;  more of Colorado is offered here than any other part of the state. Royal Gorge Bridge, Cripple Creek, Arkansas  River rafting, and the Florrisant Fossil beds just to name a few.

We have a great video on our website "55 Attractions.... in 5 days"  take a look!

The Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast is located in the historic downtown of Manitou Springs walk out the front door to unique shops, (no chain stores here),  fantastic restaurants, and wonderful art galleries.
Every 3rd Friday in the summer there is an Art Walk around town through 12 different galleries with the galleries providing drinks and snacks. Tuesday nights the Manitou Springs Library Summer Concert Series is held on the lawn next door. We have balcony seating from our front porch. We serve wine and cheese to our guests as we listen. Enjoy the live music! Hiking trails are all around us and we can direct you and have maps.

Manitou is proud for their many excellent restaurants, each one is very different from the next. We have a wide variety from Polish, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and American. Just like our shopping, you will not find these restaurants anywhere else. Again all within walking distance from our front door. We have a collection of menus here at the Avenue and are able to make recommendations.   Each one of us has our own favorites!

We look forward to serving you at the Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast and helping make your Manitou Springs vacation very memorable.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Breakfast and Beyond Cookbook


 The Breakfast and Beyond Cookbook is a collection of 390 recipes collected over years by Innkeeper, Gwenn David from the Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast, a Colorado bed and breakfast in Manitou Springs. The treasure of recipes not only include recipes from the fabulous breakfast served at the B&B but also drinks, appetizers, main dishes and more. The recipes are easy to follow and for every level cook.  Some of the recipes can be viewed and tested from the Avenue Hotel Bed and breakfast recipe page on the website.

Cookbooks are $12.95 plus shipping.



 To order your copy of the cookbook go to our home page and scroll to the red box.  The PayPal account will take a credit card or your Pay Pal account will work.
Call to order 1- 800-294-1277.







Thursday, January 17, 2013

Our Sweetheart Package



Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast offers Pikes Peak area lodging in historic Manitou Springs.
This is the perfect time of year to remind that Special Someone how much you love them with our Sweetheart Package.


We're the Getaway that's Not Far Away



Waiting for you will be wine with a cheese, chocolate, and fruit plate in your room. You will also be met by the warm glow of candlelight and the sweet smells of your bath basket from Salus.
 If you really want the Victorian splendor, the Ruxton, Midland, and Canon rooms all have a claw-foot tub so you can start enjoying your bath basket here.

This time of year, the Avenue is a wonderful getaway with the Hot tub on the patio on these wonderful crisp clear nights under the stars; we provide robes and hot tub towels. The Inn fills with breakfast cooking in the morning and coffee brewing so can leisurely indulge in breakfast.



$65.00 plus tax
Your package includes
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• Wine with cheese, chocolate, and fruit.
• Bath basket with products from Salus.




Romantic Getaway Package at the Avenue Hotel B&B


Nestled in historic Manitou Springs sits the Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast, a Colorado Springs lodging accommodation where memorable experiences are created in turn of the century architecture with peaceful mountain views.  The perfect location for walking to fine restaurants and galleries.
 We have been voted by Gazette readers as the "Best of Springs" for the last three years!

It's time to  spend time with that special someone to rekindle that flame. Our Romantic Getaway Package helps you do just that. Relax in one of our lovely rooms set just for the two of you with
 rose petals and candles.

The Romantic Getaway Package includes:

• Wine and appetizers
• Massages - two 30-minute massages with a
licensed therapist
 Upgrade to a Couple One Hour massage $60
• Chocolate fondue gift certificate to the Mona Lisa. $30 value
• Rose petals and candles in your room

Your room is set for your arrival with rose petals and candles displayed around the room.
In our cozy massage room, licensed masseuse will alleviate any of those sore muscle and relieve any tension with a 30-minute massage for both of you. The skilled hands of Catherine Lee will help you start your evening of relaxation and time together.
 A platter with a variety of homemade appetizers, fruit and cheese is prepared for you.
 A bottle of premium wine of your preference is served.
This is ready and waiting for you when you return to your room from your massage.

You will then stroll to the Mona Lisa, a most romantic dinner destination in Manitou Springs.
They have the most wonderful chocolate fondue for dessert.

 $145 plus your room and tax