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, &more), Vindicator Valley Trail (in Victor) and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek). Next up on the itinerary: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, meet the residents at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, walk around Garden of the Gods, and expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy.

To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs day trip planning site.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 56°F.