3 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). There's much more to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, deepen your knowledge of military history at United States Air Force Academy, and view the masterpieces at Commonwheel Artists Co-op.

To find other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip planner.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiports are Denver International Airport and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in May, and nighttime lows around 6°C.