17 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 out of the city life by going to Pikes Peak - America's Mountain and River Rafting & Tubing. Your inner history buff will appreciate Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and Old Colorado City Historic District. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Skyline Drive, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, &more), Cripple Creek (Phantom Canyon Road, Old Homestead House Museum, &more) and Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum (in Victor). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Peterson Air & Space Museum, surround yourself with nature on Colorado Wolf Adventures, meet the residents at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cheyenne Mountain State Park.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Colorado Springs online travel route builder.

In July, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F.