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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek), Cañon City (Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, River Rafting & Tubing, &more) and Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide). Pack the 11th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. There's still lots to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods, explore the ancient world of Manitou Cliff Dwellings, take a memorable drive along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Colorado Springs trip itinerary builder tool.

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