8 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.

Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Cripple Creek (Old Homestead House Museum & Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine), Cañon City (Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, River Rafting & Tubing, &more) and Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide). Pack the 23rd (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Garden of the Gods, meet the residents at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs day trip site.

Expect a daytime high around 83°F in August, and nighttime lows around 56°F.