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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Garden of the Gods and United States Air Force Academy. 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). Next up on the itinerary: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and trot along with a tour on horseback.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Colorado Springs day trip tool.

In July in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 58°F at night.