Did you Know You Can Drink From the 8 Springs in a Colorado Town?

Drinking water in Colorado is pretty darn good. However, it is always best when you can drink the water straight from the source. There is one Colorado town where you can do just that and drink directly from the spring.

In Southern Colorado, there is a town called Manitou Springs. It is a cute little town with tons of shops and plenty of fun things to do with the family. One of the things everyone should do, but don't necessarily know you can do, is drink from the natural springs.

The Spring Water of Manitou Springs, Colorado

The mineral water that flows from these springs in this Colorado town is said to have a unique taste at every fountain location. Much like seltzer water, this spring water in Manitou Springs is carbonated, naturally. The water comes from cavernous aquifers and the water erodes the limestone. This process is where the water gets the carbonation with carbonic acid. The naturally occurring carbonation forces the water to the surface through small cracks in the rocks and the naturally fizzy water absorbs minerals.

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The Eight Springs of Manitou Springs, Colorado

There are eight different springs that you can drink out of in Manitou Springs and each spring has a unique taste at every stop along the way.

• 7 Minute Spring
• Shoshone Spring
• Navajo Spring
• Cheyenne Spring
• Wheeler Spring
• Statton Spring
• Twin Spring
• Iron Spring Geyser

You can guise yourself to each of these springs in Southern Colorado to try the water. You can also get a ton of information from the Town of Manitou Springs on the self-guided tour of each spring. For only $2, you can get a map with a detailed charge of the mineral makeup of each spring and a souvenir cup. More information on the self-guided tour with the Town of Manitou Springs can be found at manitousprings.org. Check out this video of what you can expect when you try the spring waters of Manitou Springs, Colorado.