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Manitou’s Water Culture

Manitou Springs table water

In early Manitou, Colorado’s first health resort, it was all about the water. The effervescent, mineral-laden spring water drew visitors from all over the world searching for the cure. This […]

Pikes Peak Places

Pikes Peak's Bottomless Pit

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum presents its new exhibit, “Pikes Peak Places.” Learn the history of destinations and settlements located on America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak. See our destinations without […]

A&A Garage

A&A Garage circa 1950

The A&A Garage opened for business in 1950 at 517 Manitou Avenue where the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum currently resides. It was called A&A because the business was […]

Manitou Rails

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum proudly announces its exhibit, “Manitou Rails.” The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, […]

Garden of the Gods Pottery

Eric Hellman was hired by Nemadji Pottery and Title to create and design its first line of Nemadji Pottery. Hellman designed pieces “glazed” by floating oil-base colors on water and […]

Van Briggle: The Manitou Connection

See one of the largest exhibits of Van Briggle pottery in the Pikes Peak region. Learn more about Artus and Anne Van Briggle’s creation of this iconic and award-winning pottery […]