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.

Take a break from the city and head to River Rafting & Tubing and The Broadmoor Seven Falls. Get some historical perspective at Old Colorado City and Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek), Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide) and Cañon City (Skyline Drive & Royal Gorge Bridge and Park). There's lots more to do: meet the residents at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, and shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.

To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs tour planner.

In August, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 56°F.