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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Skyline Drive (in Canon City), Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek) and Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum (in Victor). There's much more to do: walk around Garden of the Gods, find something for the whole family at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, have some family-friendly fun at Battlefield Colorado, and brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation.

For where to stay and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs tour itinerary planner.

In August, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach °F, while at night they dip to °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.