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.

Attractions like Garden of the Gods and North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, have some family-friendly fun at Battlefield Colorado, and walk around Red Rock Canyon Open Space.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs day trip planner.

Coppell to Colorado Springs is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Coppell to Colorado Springs due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Coppell in November: highs in Colorado Springs hover around °F, while lows dip to °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel back home.