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 Climbing Tours will thrill your kids. Old Colorado City Historic District and Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide), Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more) and Red Rocks Group Campground (in Woodland Park). There's still lots to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, walk around Cottonwood Creek Park, and surround yourself with nature on Colorado Wolf Adventures.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs travel itinerary planner.

In May, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F.