Austin Bluffs

Our Austin Bluffs location serves northeastern Colorado Springs in a growing area offering residents a mix of suburban and urban living. 

The area hosts some of the city's largest employers and is also nearby the Air Force Academy. Beyond just being residential suburbs, this area of Colorado Springs features some pretty amazing gems often skipped over by visitors but cherished by locals. 

Check out some of our favorite curated experiences below for inspiration on your next Colorado Springs adventure. 

Best Dispensary Near University of Colorado 

Recognized as a leading research university in the USA, the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs hosts more than 11,000 students and 1,600 faculty and staff members. 

Students and faculty are drawn to Colorado Springs from all over the state, country, and from countries all around the world. Once a small commuter campus, the University of Colorado has grown into a well recognized university with a substantial presence in the Colorado Springs economy.

Although the University of Colorado campuses exist in Boulder, Denver, and Aurora, the campus in Colorado Springs is the fastest-growing of all the campuses. The school draws in more than $420 million annually for research and grants the most master’s degrees of all high-education institutions in Colorado. 

While they accept about 87%-95% of applicants, only about 45% of students go on to graduate with a degree. And although the University doesn’t have a reputation as being a party school, locals might disagree. 

It’s easy to get to Native Roots Austin Bluff from the college and it only takes about 12 minutes. From the university, take the Austin Bluffs Parkway and head east. Find us located between Morning Sun Avenue and N Academy Blvd. in the shopping center between Jack in the Box and Qdoba Mexican Eats. 

Best Dispensary Near Austin Bluffs Open Space 

The Austin Bluffs Open Space is set within the dense suburban sprawl of northeast Colorado Springs, but it's so large and spacious that it feels like an oasis sanctuary that you can take to escape into the wild. 

Austin Bluffs Open Space offers a variety of trails ranging in length and difficulty levels, so there is something for everyone. However, be aware that there are no public restrooms, picnic tables, or portapotties in the open space. It’s just you and nature!

The ABOS is not a very touristy spot, so don’t expect it to be overly crowded. That said, there are no parking lots that are designated for the ABOS. The best parking lot for visitors is the main Pulpit Rock parking lot located off N Nevada Avenue. 

Best Dispensary Near Palmer Park 

Native Roots is the closest marijuana dispensary to Palmer Park. Located on the northeast side of the park, we’re only minutes from the best hiking trails in Colorado Springs. 

With over 730 acres, Palmer Park hosts over 25 miles of trails made for hiking and biking, a dog park, a community playground, and picnic areas. 

The fun part about this enormous park is that you can drive through it casually and stop to park at any trailhead or picnic area along the way. It’s a bit like a mini-state park! 

Getting to Palmer Park from our nearby dispensary is easy. Take Austin Bluffs Parkway west for three minutes and turn left onto Brenner Place.

Ent Center for the Arts

The Ent Center for the Arts is a massive visual and performing arts center created by faculty, staff, students, and visiting artists from around the world and is a part of the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.

Featuring outdoor sculptures and installations, theater and musical performances, and intimate immersive art experiences, the Ent Center offers visitors a diverse experience and supports arts, culture, and community in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region overall. 

The Native Roots Marijuana Dispensary is near the Ent Center for the Arts and is easy to get to. Take Austin Bluffs Parkway west and turn right onto Clyde Way. Continue on Clyde Way through two roundabouts and follow signs for the Ent Center on the left. 

Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Cowboy Museum

Guests enjoy exhibits, collections, and galleries of artifacts honoring the contributions of rodeo culture to Western America. Experience rotating exhibits highlighting ranch life for cowboys over the years and other special galleries featuring Rodeo Hall of Famers. 

The museum is located about twelve minutes from our nearby dispensary. Leaving Native Roots, take the Austin Bluffs Parkway heading west and continue onto Garden of the Gods Road. 

Turn right at Rusina Road, continue straight onto Tech Center Drive, and continue straight onto Pro Rodeo Drive and follow signs on the right-hand side to the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum.  

Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum 

Open since 1992, the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum is dedicated to preserving antique and classic motorcycles from the 1900s up to the 1970s. 

Visitors can view more than 75 restored vintage and antique motorcycles and follow the history of these amazing machines. 

The Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum is centrally located in Downtown Colorado Springs. The best thing about this museum is that it has free admission, is family and kid-friendly, and features an on-site restaurant. 

John Venezia Community Park 

Just fifteen minutes north of our nearby dispensary is the John Venezia Community Park, a city parkland with looped trails, soccer fields, and plenty of other park amenities.

Located at the intersection of Briargate Parkway and Union Boulevard, this community park recreates a ranch theme that incorporates elements designed to resemble structures typically found on a homestead. 

Visitors to John Venezia Community Park will also find tennis courts, reservable Pavilions, and an outdoor pool. From our nearby dispensary, take N Academy Boulevard to N Union Boulevard and turn right. Drive north until you reach the park on your left.