10 days in Colorado Springs Itinerary

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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Glen Eyrie Castle and Michael Garman Museum & Gallery. You'll explore and learn at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cripple Creek (Mt Pisgah Cemetery, Bronco Billy's Casino, &more), Canon City (The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours, &more) and Divide (Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center & Mueller State Park). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Penrose Heritage Museum, don't miss a visit to Starr Kempf's Metal Sculptures, take in the awesome beauty at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, and hike along Palmer Park.

To find maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Colorado Springs day trip website.

In December in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 45°F during the day and 18°F at night.