El Paso County’s best local businesses

The 293 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Oct 9

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293 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants88 places · newest: 3 Margaritas, Aug 27
• 02Beauty24 places · newest: Flawless by Liz, Aug 27
• 03Shopping23 places · newest: Out of the Norm Designs, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment22 places · newest: Widefield Disc Golf Course, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife20 places · newest: C'MON INN, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets25 places · newest: Mountain Bliss Cakery, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage19 places · newest: Sisters Thrift & Boutique, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: CrossFit Endemic, Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture13 places · newest: Fountain Valley Historical Society, Aug 27
• 10Home & Garden14 places · newest: Platte Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts12 places · newest: H. R. Meininger Co., Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Mountain Equipment Recyclers, Aug 2
• 13Services4 places · newest: Drive-In Autosound & Window Tint, Jul 21
• 14Pets5 places · newest: Dogtown Grooming, Aug 27
• 15Cafes5 places · newest: Dutch Bros Coffee, Aug 27

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• First & Main Town Center

  Other

  Sprawling center with numerous major brand stores, nearly 30 dining options, plus hotels & services.

  3305 Cinema Point (Colorado Springs) · firstandmaintowncenter.com ↗

• Interquest Marketplace

  Other

  Plaza offering eateries, a bowling alley, a gaming arcade, a movie theater & services.

  1170 Interquest Pkwy (Colorado Springs) · interquestcolorado.com ↗

• The Citadel Mall

  Other

  Mall with apparel, cosmetics, jewelry & electronics stores, salons, a food court & play areas.

  750 Citadel Dr E (Colorado Springs) · shopthecitadel.com ↗

• The Promenade Shops At Briargate

  Other

  Top fashion, electronics & other brands are joined by numerous eateries in an upscale strip setting.

  1605-1925 Briargate Pkwy (Colorado Springs) · thepromenadeshopsatbriargate.com ↗

• University Village Colorado shopping center

  Other

  Familiar retail stores & eateries make up this outdoor shopping complex with seasonal events.

  5262 N Nevada Ave (Colorado Springs) · uvcshopping.com ↗

• Garden of the Gods

  Parks & Outdoors

  Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.

  Colorado Springs · gardenofgods.com ↗

• Kan Ranch Open Space

  Parks & Outdoors

  Kane Ranch Open Space brings out the best of the plains with native grasslands, cottonwoods, and wide-open views of Pikes Peak and Cheyenne…

  Kane Ranch Open Space, 12791 Squirrel Creek Rd (Colorado Springs) · parks.elpasoco.com ↗ · ✓ checked Sep 5

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