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: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more), Cripple Creek (Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine & Old Homestead House Museum) and Divide (Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center & Mueller State Park). There's lots more to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and take in the dramatic scenery at The Broadmoor Seven Falls.

For maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Colorado Springs trip itinerary builder site.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Denver International Airport and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 17°C.