3 days in Manitou Springs & Colorado Springs Itinerary

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

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Manitou Springs trip planner.

Omaha to Manitou Springs is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Omaha to Manitou Springs due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Omaha in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Manitou Springs, with lows of 24°F. You'll set off for Colorado Springs on the 8th (Mon).

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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Palmer Park. Kids will appreciate attractions like Colorado Wolf Adventures and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. And it doesn't end there: appreciate the history behind Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun, stop by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, don't miss a visit to Starr Kempf's Metal Sculptures, and admire the masterpieces at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.

Colorado Springs is just a short distance from Manitou Springs. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in March, and nighttime lows around 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.