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 inner history buff will appreciate Glen Eyrie Castle and Peterson Air & Space Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at National Museum of World War II Aviation and Penrose Heritage Museum. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Canon City (Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, walk around Garden of the Gods, and add some entertainment to your itinerary with Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs attractions planning website.

In December, plan for daily highs up to 45°F, and evening lows to 18°F.