7 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Glen Eyrie Castle and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Cañon City (Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, Tunnel Drive, &more), Mueller State Park (in Divide) and Cripple Creek (Mt Pisgah Cemetery, Bronco Billy's Casino, &more). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Penrose Heritage Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Bear Creek Nature Center, learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation, and steep yourself in history at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs trip itinerary builder app.

In December in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 45°F during the day and 18°F at night.