3 days in Colorado Springs & Manitou 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): stroll around Garden of the Gods, then walk around Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and then explore the world behind art at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sat): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation, and then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

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Dallas to Colorado Springs is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Dallas in February, expect nights in Colorado Springs to be cooler, around 21°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 46°F. On the 14th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Manitou Springs.

Manitou Springs' main street was once a trail that led directly to the base of Pike's Peak.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): stroll through Manitou Springs Incline.

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Manitou Springs is just a stone's throw from Colorado Springs. February in Manitou Springs sees daily highs of 44°F and lows of 17°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can travel back home.