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 Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Skyline Drive (in Canon City), Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum (in Victor) and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek). Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation, take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and take in the dramatic scenery at Helen Hunt Falls.

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Expect a daytime high around 84°F in June, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.