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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Rocky Mountain Food Tours, Garden of the Gods Trading Post and Colorado Wolf Adventures. You'll explore and learn at Penrose Heritage Museum and Peterson Air & Space Museum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Old Colorado City. There's more to do: explore the world behind art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College and steep yourself in history at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site.

For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs road trip planning site.

Austin to Colorado Springs is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Austin to Colorado Springs due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Austin in December: highs in Colorado Springs hover around 45°F, while lows dip to 18°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.