12 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Penrose Heritage Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Cripple Creek (Old Homestead House Museum, Cripple Creek District Museum, &more), Canon City (Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, &more) and Mueller State Park (in Divide). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, see the interesting displays at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, admire the masterpieces at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, and get curious at Peterson Air & Space Museum.

For photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs route planner.

In December, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 45°F, while nighttime lows are 18°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.