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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Colorado Springs: Vindicator Valley Trail (in Victor), Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek) and Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Garden of the Gods, learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation, get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, and cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs sightseeing planner.

Cincinnati to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Cincinnati to Colorado Springs, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cincinnati in July, plan for a bit cooler nights in Colorado Springs, with lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.