3 days in Pikes Peak Region Itinerary

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. On the 29th (Wed), stop by The Gold Mine Rock Shop, then snap pictures at Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

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Denver to Cañon City is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Denver in March, you will find days in Cañon City are a bit warmer (61°F), and nights are about the same (34°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Colorado Springs.

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 30th (Thu): find something for the whole family at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park and then stroll around Garden of the Gods. Here are some ideas for day two: brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation, then get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and finally expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy.

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Colorado Springs day trip planner.

You can drive from Cañon City to Colorado Springs in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cañon City in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Colorado Springs, with lows of 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.