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 inner history buff will appreciate Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and Peterson Air & Space Museum. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and North Cheyenne Canon Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Florissant Fossil Quarry (in Florissant), Mueller State Park (in Divide) and Cripple Creek (Phantom Canyon Road & Old Homestead House Museum). The adventure continues: trek along Palmer Park, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and take in the awesome beauty at Cheyenne Mountain State Park.

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In July, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F.