9 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate National Museum of World War II Aviation and Penrose Heritage Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Old Colorado City and Expanding Minds Unlimited - The Colorado Springs Children's Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Canon City (River Rafting & Tubing, Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours, &more), Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide) and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek). There's lots more to do: walk around Garden of the Gods, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, explore the historical opulence of Glen Eyrie Castle, and explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon Open Space.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs online attractions planner.

In September, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F.