8 days in Pikes Peak Region 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cripple Creek (Old Homestead House Museum & Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine) and Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide). The adventure continues: stroll around Garden of the Gods, learn the secrets of beer at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, admire the sheer force of The Broadmoor Seven Falls, and shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs trip planner.

Nashville to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Nashville in July, plan for little chillier nights in Colorado Springs, with lows around 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Cañon City.

Part of Colorado's Royal Gorge Region, Cañon City straddles the Arkansas River.

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park has been added to your itinerary. On the 7th (Fri), admire the striking features of The Abbey Events Complex, then cruise along Skyline Drive, then take in the views from Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, and finally let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about winemaking at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey and then hike along Tunnel Drive.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Cañon City online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Colorado Springs to Cañon City in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. July in Cañon City sees daily highs of 90°F and lows of 63°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.