49 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.

Let the collections at National Museum of World War II Aviation and Penrose Heritage Museum capture your imagination. Glen Eyrie Castle and Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Canon City (Royal Gorge Helitours, Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours, &more), Victor (Isis Theatre, American Eagles Overlook and Historic Mine, &more) and Cripple Creek (Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, Cripple Creek District Museum, &more). Spend the 2nd (Fri) exploring nature at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Pack the 10th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. And it doesn't end there: get the adrenaline pumping with Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, look for all kinds of wild species at North Cheyenne Canon Park, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and enjoy the sand and surf at Memorial Park.

To see maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs road trip planning app.

September in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 51°F at night.