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.

Kids will enjoy Penrose Heritage Museum and ANA Money Museum. Get some historical perspective at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and Peterson Air & Space Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Cripple Creek (Outlaw and Lawmen Jail Museum & Old Homestead House Museum). The adventure continues: hike along Palmer Park, see the interesting displays at World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame, admire the masterpieces at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, and view the masterpieces at Commonwheel Artists Co-op.

To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs driving holiday planner.

Tucson to Colorado Springs is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tucson in May, you will find days in Colorado Springs are cooler (68°F), and nights are slightly colder (42°F). You'll have a few hours on the 3rd (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.