5 days in Canon City & Colorado Springs Itinerary

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

Red Canyon Park has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sun): stroll through Red Canyon Park, stop by The Gold Mine Rock Shop, then take a memorable drive along Skyline Drive, and finally see the interesting displays at Museum of Colorado Prisons. Here are some ideas for day two: head outdoors with Royal Gorge Anglers and then do a tasting at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey.

To find photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Canon City day trip tool.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Canon City. In January, plan for daily highs up to 49°F, and evening lows to 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College and Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Glen Eyrie Castle and Old Colorado City. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, get a dose of the wild on Colorado Wolf Adventures, cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and stroll through Manitou Springs Incline.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs online trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Canon City to Colorado Springs by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In February, Colorado Springs is little chillier than Canon City - with highs of 46°F and lows of 21°F.