6 days in Canon City & Colorado Springs Itinerary

Part of Colorado's Royal Gorge Region, Cañon City straddles the Arkansas River.

On the 9th (Fri), tour the old-fashioned way with Royal Gorge Route Railroad and then see Colorado Jeep Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sat): cruise along Skyline Drive and then kick your exploration up a notch at Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours.

For photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Canon City itinerary planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Canon City. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in October, and nighttime lows around 45°F. You will leave for Colorado Springs on the 11th (Sun).

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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Pikes Peak Bike Tours. Attractions like Garden of the Gods and National Museum of World War II Aviation make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, find something for the whole family at North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop, kick your exploration up a notch at The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure, and cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Colorado Springs online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Canon City to Colorado Springs takes an hour. Traveling from Canon City in October, Colorado Springs is a bit cooler at night with lows of 39°F.