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.

Get some historical perspective at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and Western Museum of Mining and Industry. Step off the beaten path and head to Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Shining Mountain Golf Course (in Woodland Park), Florissant (Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument & Florissant Fossil Quarry) and Cripple Creek (Old Homestead House Museum, Cripple Creek District Museum, &more). And it doesn't end there: trek along Tunnel Drive, examine the collection at ANA Money Museum, take in the awesome beauty at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, and admire the majestic nature at Mueller State Park.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs trip planning tool.

In July, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 58°F.