1 day in Pikes Peak Region Itinerary

The City of Cripple Creek is the Statutory City that is the county seat of Teller County, Colorado, United States. To find where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Cripple Creek visit app.

Washington DC to Cripple Creek is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Washington DC to Cripple Creek due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Cripple Creek, with lows of 46°F. On the 15th (Sun), you're off to Colorado Springs.

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

Garden of the Gods has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): walk around Garden of the Gods.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Colorado Springs day trip app.

Getting from Cripple Creek to Colorado Springs by car takes about 1.5 hours. May in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.