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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak - America's Mountain. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Canon City (Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, River Rafting & Tubing, &more) and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek). Pack the 9th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, visit Old Colorado City, deepen your knowledge of military history at United States Air Force Academy, and admire the sheer force of The Broadmoor Seven Falls.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs tour itinerary planner.

August in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 56°F at night.