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 2nd (Fri): walk around Garden of the Gods, then walk around Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and then stop by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs tour itinerary maker app.

Oklahoma City to Colorado Springs is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Oklahoma City to Colorado Springs is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Oklahoma City in April, things will get slightly colder in Colorado Springs: highs are around 60°F and lows about 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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 3rd (Sat): examine the collection at Miramont Castle Museum, then cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Manitou Springs Incline.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Manitou Springs holiday planner.

Manitou Springs is just a short distance from Colorado Springs. April in Manitou Springs sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 30°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.