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Your Urban Downtown Wedding & Event Venue at Clay Venues

A historic downtown Colorado Springs wedding venue with stunning Pikes Peak views

From Major Cities

From Denver (1 hour 15 minutes)

Take I-25 South toward Colorado Springs for approximately 70 miles. Take Exit 143 for Bijou Street. Turn left onto E Bijou Street. Continue for 4 blocks. Turn right onto N Wahsatch Avenue. Clay Venues will be on your left at the corner of Wahsatch and Platte Avenue.

From Denver International Airport (1.5 hours)

Take Peña Blvd to I-70 West. Merge onto I-225 South, then connect to I-25 South. Follow I-25 South to Colorado Springs. Take Exit 143 for Bijou Street and follow directions above.

From Pueblo (45 minutes)

Take I-25 North to Colorado Springs. Exit 142 for Platte Avenue. Turn right onto E Platte Avenue. Continue west for about 1 mile. Turn right onto N Wahsatch Avenue. Clay Venues will be immediately on your right.

From Colorado Springs Airport (15 minutes)

Take Milton E Proby Pkwy to S Powers Blvd. Turn right onto E Platte Avenue. Follow Platte Avenue west into downtown. Turn right onto N Wahsatch Avenue. Clay Venues will be on your right.

Travel & Transportation

Airports

  • • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) – 15 minutes
  • • Denver International Airport (DEN) – 1.5 hours
  • • Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) – 45 minutes

Local Transportation

  • • Mountain Metro Transit stops within 1 block
  • • Multiple taxi and rideshare services available
  • • Downtown parking garages within 2 blocks
  • • Pedicab services in downtown area

Downtown Accommodations

Luxury Hotels

  • • The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel (0.4 miles)
  • • The Mining Exchange, A Wyndham Grand Hotel (0.3 miles)
  • • Kinship Landing (0.5 miles)
  • • Garden of the Gods Resort (6 miles)

Boutique & Historic Hotels

  • • The Broadmoor (5 miles)
  • • Glen Eyrie Castle (3 miles)
  • • Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast (1.5 miles)
  • • St. Mary’s Inn Bed & Breakfast (0.4 miles)

Wedding Weekend Activities

Downtown Attractions

  • • U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (0.7 miles)
  • • Fine Arts Center (0.5 miles)
  • • Pioneers Museum (0.4 miles)
  • • Downtown Shopping & Galleries
  • • Acacia Park (0.3 miles)

Nearby Adventures

  • • Garden of the Gods Park (6 miles)
  • • Pikes Peak Cog Railway (8 miles)
  • Manitou Springs (6 miles)
  • • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (5 miles)
  • • Red Rock Canyon Open Space (4 miles)

Rehearsal Dinner Options

Downtown Restaurants

  • • The Famous Steakhouse (0.3 miles)
  • • Colorado Craft (0.2 miles)
  • • Four by Brother Luck (0.4 miles)
  • • Atmosphere Gastropub (0.3 miles)
  • • Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. (0.5 miles)

Unique Venues

  • • Garden of the Gods Club
  • • The Warehouse Restaurant
  • • Ivywild School
  • • The Principal’s Office at Ivywild

Photo Opportunities

Urban Settings

  • • Historic Downtown Architecture
  • • Antlers Park
  • • Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
  • • Downtown Alleyway Art
  • • Historic Railroad Station

Natural Backdrops

  • • Garden of the Gods
  • • Pikes Peak Views
  • • Monument Valley Park
  • • Palmer Park
  • • North Cheyenne Cañon Park

Venue Details & Local Context

Climate & Seasonal Planning

  • • Spring: Mild temperatures, occasional snow, 50-65°F
  • • Summer: Warm days, cool evenings, 75-85°F
  • • Fall: Clear skies, golden colors, 55-70°F
  • • Winter: Crisp days, mountain views, 40-50°F
  • • 300+ days of sunshine annually

Downtown Features

  • • Walking distance to hotels & restaurants
  • • Public parking garages nearby
  • • Mountain views from venue
  • • Historic district location
  • • Easy highway access

About Colorado Springs

Clay Venues sits in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, a city known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. At an elevation of 6,035 feet, Colorado Springs offers visitors a unique blend of urban sophistication and outdoor adventure. The venue provides stunning views of Pikes Peak, “America’s Mountain,” while being surrounded by the charm of the historic downtown district. Founded in 1871, Colorado Springs combines Victorian-era architecture with modern urban amenities, making it an ideal destination for couples seeking a wedding venue that offers both city convenience and mountain majesty.