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 Cave of the Winds Mountain Park will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Skyline Drive & River Rafting & Tubing). And it doesn't end there: get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation, see the interesting displays at Penrose Heritage Museum, and explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon Open Space.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs online journey planner.

In April in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 33°F at night.