5 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Cañon City (Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). Pack the 14th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Garden of the Gods, meet the residents at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, take in the dramatic scenery at The Broadmoor Seven Falls, and delve into the distant past at Manitou Cliff Dwellings.

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Colorado Springs trip planner.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 56°F.