Restaurants

Colorado Springs has an excellent variety of above-average restaurants, with a good sampling of continental cuisine, Mexican restaurants, and steak joints.A good online resource for information on area restaurants and nightlife is www.sceneinthesprings.com.

Family-Friendly Restaurants

Edelweiss Restaurant -- Kids will enjoy the strolling musicians who play German folk music on weekends, and they'll love the apple and cherry strudels.

Giuseppe's Old Depot Restaurant -- An original locomotive stands outside this old Denver & Rio Grande Railroad station. Most kids will adore the spaghetti and pizza.

Meadow Muffins -- The junk-store appearance and kid-friendly food (like a burger with peanut butter) make this place a hit with the younger set.