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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs Incline. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Canon City (The Abbey Events Complex & Skyline Drive), Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek) and Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum (in Victor). And it doesn't end there: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, take in the dramatic scenery at Helen Hunt Falls, take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip planner.

October in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of °F and lows of °F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.