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.

You've now added Garden of the Gods to your itinerary. Escape the urban bustle at Mueller State Park and Colorado Wolf Adventures. Family-friendly places like Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Palmer Park will thrill your kids. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Great Outdoors Adventures (in Woodland Park) and Phantom Canyon Road (in Cripple Creek). There's lots more to do: get in on the family fun at North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop, pause for some photo ops at Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun, see the interesting displays at Penrose Heritage Museum, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cheyenne Mountain State Park.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs trip planner.

In August, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 56°F.