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.

Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park & River Rafting & Tubing) and Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum (in Victor). Pack the 28th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. There's still lots to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods, get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and deepen your knowledge of military history at United States Air Force Academy.

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Indianapolis to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Indianapolis in May; daily highs in Colorado Springs reach 68°F and lows reach 42°F. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.