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.

Attractions like Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds Mountain Park make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Colorado Springs to go to Cañon City and see Skyline Drive, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, examine the collection at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, get engrossed in the history at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, and step into the grandiose world of Glen Eyrie Castle.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs online attractions planner.

In April, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 33°F.