The City of Manitou Springs is a Home Rule Municipality bordering just west of Colorado Springs. Manitou Springs derives its name from two dozen mineral springs situated throughout the area, many of which have spigots that locals and tourists alike may drink from. The minerals present at each location change the flavor of the local water. In the early 1900's, the town became known as a health destination for people suffering from tuberculosis. The clean mountain air and mineral springs waters were part of a healthy retreat for people arriving by rail from across the country.

Today, Manitou is a nice little town and a very popular tourist destination.  There's plenty of shopping and reasturants.  Artisans flock to town for the various events all year.  Manitou is on the west side of the Springs off of Highway 24 just a couple miles from downtown Colorado Springs.  It's a great place to live for those wanting mature landscaping (lots of large trees).  Manitou is located right up near the base of Pikes Peak with hiking trails leading up the mountain just west of town.  The Garden of the Gods is just north of town and downtown Colorado Springs is just a few miles to the east.  Manitou has a simple old-town feel to it and it's a great place for families and family fun.