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.

Step out of the city life by going to Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Fountain Creek Regional Park. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Old Colorado City Historic District and Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more) and Red Rocks Group Campground (in Woodland Park). There's much more to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods, get outside with Outdoor Activities, look for all kinds of wild species at North Cheyenne Canon Park, and learn the secrets of beer at Rocky Mountain Food Tours.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs road trip site.

Grand Rapids to Colorado Springs is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.