3 days in Colorado Springs & Cañon City 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): walk around Garden of the Gods and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.

Memphis to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Memphis to Colorado Springs is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Memphis in July, things will get slightly colder in Colorado Springs: highs are around 86°F and lows about 58°F. On the 20th (Wed), you're off to Cañon City.

Part of Colorado's Royal Gorge Region, Cañon City straddles the Arkansas River.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour and then take in the views from Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Here are some ideas for day two: cruise along Skyline Drive.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Cañon City day trip planning app.

Drive from Colorado Springs to Cañon City in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Cañon City are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. On the 21st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.