5 days in Pikes Peak Region 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.

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park has been added to your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center & The Gold Mine Rock Shop). The adventure continues: walk around Garden of the Gods, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip planner.

Houston to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Houston, expect slightly colder days and colder nights in Colorado Springs, ranging from highs of 57°F to lows of 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can fly back home.