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 Pikes Peak - America's Mountain make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, find something for the whole family at North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop, learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation, and admire the masterpieces at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Canon City to Colorado Springs takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Canon City in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in Colorado Springs, with lows around 39°F.