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.

Take a break from Colorado Springs with a short trip to Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, about 1h 05 min away. There's still lots to do: walk around Garden of the Gods, deepen your knowledge of military history at United States Air Force Academy, explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and admire the sheer force of The Broadmoor Seven Falls.

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Expect a daytime high around 45°F in December, and nighttime lows around 18°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.