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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co., Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, and other attractions. Kids will enjoy River Rafting & Tubing and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park & Skyline Drive). There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities and find something for the whole family at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs travel route planner.

Central Valley to Colorado Springs is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Central Valley to Colorado Springs. Traveling from Central Valley in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 58°F in Colorado Springs. On the 28th (Fri), you'll travel back home.