3 days in Pikes Peak Region 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.

Colorado Springs is known for parks, zoos & aquariums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Garden of the Gods, expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs travel route planner.

Denver to Colorado Springs is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In March, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can drive back home.