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 St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral. Get a sense of the local culture at National Museum of World War II Aviation and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Cañon City (Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours, &more). And it doesn't end there: meet the residents at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, explore the ancient world of Manitou Cliff Dwellings, wander the streets of Old Colorado City, and get in on the family fun at North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop.

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Expect a daytime high around 45°F in December, and nighttime lows around 18°F.