3 days in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs & Canon 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.

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Denver to Colorado Springs is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In October, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. On the 5th (Sat), you're off to Manitou Springs.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Manitou Cliff Dwellings as well as Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. On the 5th (Sat), find something for the whole family at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park and then explore the ancient world of Manitou Cliff Dwellings.

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Manitou Springs is just a short distance from Colorado Springs. In October, daily temperatures in Manitou Springs can reach 64°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Colorado Springs.

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Colorado Springs is very close to Manitou Springs. You'll set off for Canon City on the 6th (Sun).

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Royal Gorge Bridge and Park as well as Skyline Drive. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and then explore and take pictures at Skyline Drive.

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Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Canon City takes an hour. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Colorado Springs in October since evenings lows in Canon City dip to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Colorado Springs.

Your day by day itinerary now includes The Broadmoor Seven Falls, The Golden Bee and Garden of the Gods. On the 6th (Sun), admire the sheer force of The Broadmoor Seven Falls and then join in the after-dark buzz at The Golden Bee.

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Getting from Canon City to Colorado Springs by car takes about an hour. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Canon City in October since evenings lows in Colorado Springs dip to 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride back home.