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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Penrose Heritage Museum and Palmer Park. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum (in Victor), Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide) and Cripple Creek (Old Homestead House Museum & Cripple Creek District Museum). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Fox Run Regional Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Bear Creek Nature Center, view the masterpieces at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, and take an in-depth tour of Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.

For photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs online vacation planner .

December in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 45°F and lows of 18°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.