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.

Escape the urban bustle at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Kids will enjoy Palmer Park and Memorial Park. 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: examine the collection at Penrose Heritage Museum, get engrossed in the history at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, contemplate the long history of Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, and stroll around North Cheyenne Canon Park.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs day trip website.

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