Explore the unique history of Manitou Springs. Take a walking tour through town or visit one of the local museums for a hands-on experience.

History. General William Jackson Palmer and Dr. William Abraham Bell founded Manitou Springs in 1872, intending the town to be a "scenic health resort". Bell's ... History · Geography · Attractions and community...

Manitou Springs was founded as a tourist destination and spa-style community for rich folks and, surprisingly, those suffering from tuberculosis. General ...

On December 18, 1879 Manitou Springs organized a fire company, Manitou Fire Company 1, with Daniel Stevens as Foreman and Dr. Isaac Davis First Assistant ...

History. In 1910, local Manitou Springs physician H.M. Ogilbee convinced the Andrew Carnegie Foundation to donate $6,000 for a library. The City participated by ...

Beginning in 1871, developers created the resort of Manitou Springs to provide the popular water therapies. Cultural and medical traditions brought prosperity, ...

The Manitou Springs Historic District, which encompasses almost the entire city limits, is representative of late 19th and early 20th century resort communities ...

From its historic architecture and thriving arts district to its diverse shops and family-friendly arcade, Manitou Springs is a town that can't wait to welcome ...

Before Manitou Springs was founded, American Indians believed that the great spirit of "Manitou" lived within the mineral springs in the area. Unique geology ...

The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are comprised of ancestral puebloan ruins that date back 800 to 1000 years old. Museum · Clans & Tribes · The Ancestral Puebloans · Agriculture and Other Food...