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.

Colorado Springs is known for parks, zoos & aquariums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation, examine the collection at Penrose Heritage Museum, get in on the family fun at North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs travel route planner.

In December, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 45°F, while at night they dip to 18°F.