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.

Family-friendly places like Garden of the Gods and Climbing Tours will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide), Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more) and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek). The adventure continues: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, stop by Old Colorado City Historic District, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and see the interesting displays at Penrose Heritage Museum.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs road trip planning tool.

In May, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 42°F.