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.

Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: River Rafting & Tubing (in Cañon City) and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek). And it doesn't end there: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, wander the streets of Old Colorado City Historic District, and expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Colorado Springs itinerary site.

Denver to Colorado Springs is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In August, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.