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.

Popular historic sites such as Old Colorado City and Manitou Cliff Dwellings are in your itinerary. Get outdoors at River Rafting & Tubing and The Broadmoor Seven Falls. Step out of Colorado Springs with an excursion to Royal Gorge Bridge and Park in Cañon City--about 1h 20 min away. The adventure continues: walk around Garden of the Gods, take a memorable drive along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation.

To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip planning site.

Dayton to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Dayton to Colorado Springs, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dayton in May, expect Colorado Springs to be a bit cooler, temps between 68°F and 42°F. You'll set off for home on the 25th (Wed).