11 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate National Museum of World War II Aviation and Penrose Heritage Museum. Get in touch with nature at Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum (in Victor), Divide (Horsethief Falls & Mueller State Park) and Canon City (River Rafting & Tubing & Skyline Drive). Pack the 28th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. There's much more to do: get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, step into the grandiose world of Glen Eyrie Castle, look for all kinds of wild species at Bear Creek Nature Center, and admire the sheer force of The Broadmoor Seven Falls.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip planner.

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