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), Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek) and Divide (Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center & Mueller State Park). There's much more to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods, sample some tasty brews at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, admire the sheer force of The Broadmoor Seven Falls, and get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park.

To see reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs online trip builder.

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