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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Penrose Heritage Museum and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Climbing Tours. Take a break from Colorado Springs with a short trip to Mueller State Park in Divide, about 42 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the awesome beauty at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, admire the masterpieces at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, get curious at Peterson Air & Space Museum, and hike along Seven Bridges Trail.

For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Colorado Springs day trip site.

In June, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.