6 days in Manitou Springs Itinerary

Manitou Springs' main street was once a trail that led directly to the base of Pike's Peak.

Explore hidden gems such as Garden of the Gods Trading Post and Miramont Castle Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Manitou Springs: Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum (in Victor), Florissant Fossil Quarry (in Florissant) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Cañon City). There's still lots to do: get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, contemplate the long history of Old Homestead House Museum, admire all the interesting features of Phantom Canyon Road, and stroll around Manitou Springs Memorial Park.

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Denver to Manitou Springs is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Denver in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Manitou Springs, with lows around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride back home.