6 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek), Cañon City (Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, River Rafting & Tubing, &more) and Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum (in Victor). Pack the 11th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Garden of the Gods, take in the dramatic scenery at The Broadmoor Seven Falls, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, and explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon Open Space.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs online day trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 83°F in August, and nighttime lows around 56°F.