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.

Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). Next up on the itinerary: walk around Garden of the Gods, find something for the whole family at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, and expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.

Columbus to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Columbus to Colorado Springs. Traveling from Columbus in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Colorado Springs, with lows of 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.