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.

Family-friendly places like Garden of the Gods and United States Air Force Academy will thrill your kids. The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation, meet the residents at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and identify plant and animal life at North Cheyenne Canon Park.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs route builder tool.

Denver to Colorado Springs is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. Expect a daytime high around 46°F in January, and nighttime lows around 18°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to go by car back home.