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.

You've now added Garden of the Gods to your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and Tunnel Drive. Change things up with a short trip to River Rafting & Tubing in Cañon City (about 1h 20 min away). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Seven Bridges Trail, explore the world behind art at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, savor the flavors at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, and examine the collection at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.

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Kansas City to Colorado Springs is an approximately 3-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. In June, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.