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.

Kids will enjoy Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. Take a break from Colorado Springs with a short trip to River Rafting & Tubing in Cañon City, about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, take in the dramatic scenery at Helen Hunt Falls, take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation.

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In May in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 42°F at night.