"OMG! It is a beautiful long long street filled with small gift shops, each one has something different. There are small side streets with shops on them to. There are a few restaurants, you will have to be the judge of these. Couple of bars. There's a candy store...it's expensive, but you will not want to leave it and you will have a hard time deciding what you want because, you will want it all! Parking is by meter, and the meter person is checking, boy is she checking! A lot of walking is involved if you plan on hitting everything. Before you hit this area on both ends are beautiful old Big homes. You will enjoy the atmosphere even if you don't buy anything!"

"Servers in shops are friendly. More choices for souvenirs at here than the gift shops at the place of interest. Parking can be a problem when there is an event at Old Colorado City. You may need to find a private parking lot because the public one will be full."

"My husband and I spent two afternoons here casually walking through the shops. Eating dinner at Sopra’s on the patio which was very nice. Stopping at the pub for a pint, etc. Unfortunately, when I needed a restroom there were no public restrooms available. By the time I got to the park the doors were locked! I needed to go to the bathroom so bad that I had to use one of the disgusting satellites at the park. They were full and gross. I understand why the restrooms were locked as there are many homeless people getting ready to hunker down at the park for the evening. Old Colorado City needs to do something to improve this issue if they want to keep/improve tourism for this area. Yes, it is not a “full day” experience, but it’s perfect for an afternoon, finishing with dinner in one of the many restaurants. Just know when you go that you have no access to a clean public bathroom like you do in Manitou Springs."

"I bought some great clothes… no t-shirts, and some lovely teas… I had a fun day…"

"I have lived in OCC for three years and have found the people very friendly . I especially like the Crafters that surround the Old Colorado History Museum during the summer when the City Market is taking place.."