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 Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). There's much more to do: walk around Garden of the Gods, get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Colorado Springs online travel route planner.

Houston to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Houston in July: high temperatures in Colorado Springs hover around 86°F and lows are around 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.