28 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.

Family-friendly places like Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds Mountain Park will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Cripple Creek (Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, Shelf Rd, &more), Victor (Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum & Vindicator Valley Trail) and Canon City (Skyline Drive, Royal Gorge Anglers, &more). Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, contemplate the waterfront views at Manitou Springs Incline, get your game on at Battlefield Colorado, and stroll around Red Rock Canyon Open Space.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.

In October in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.