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.

Family-friendly places like Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds Mountain Park will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more) and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek). And it doesn't end there: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, stop by Old Colorado City Historic District, and take in the dramatic scenery at The Broadmoor Seven Falls.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs route planner.

In July, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 58°F.