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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Garden of the Gods, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, examine the collection at Penrose Heritage Museum, and see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip planner.

In May, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F.