What happens when a luxury hotel just outside of the Air Force Academy is packed with Easter eggs, hidden nods, and “if you know, you know” details that locals walk right past every day? You get Hotel Polaris, one of the coolest spots in Colorado Springs.

This week, Kevin Barosso, Director of Sales & Marketing, reveals the biggest misconception about the property, why locals absolutely should be hanging out there, and how the entire hotel is loaded with clever architectural secrets honoring the Academy. From class-color mosaics to terrazzo-inspired tile to cocktails rooted in Air Force lore, we dive into the thoughtful touches that make Hotel Polaris unlike anything in town...plus the simulators, rooftop bar, spa, brunch, Yappy Hour, and all the reasons locals are quickly becoming regulars. If you love hidden gems, great stories, and discovering your next favorite place in the Springs… this one’s for you.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Pamelas
• The Aviator
• Doolies
• Flight Simulators
• Experiences at Hotel Polaris

PICKS OF THE WEEK

• A Doll's House at Millibo Art Theater
• Bristol Beer Choir

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