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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Tunnel Drive. Visiting Mueller State Park and Memorial Park will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Victor (Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, &more) and Cripple Creek (Outlaw and Lawmen Jail Museum, Phantom Canyon Road, &more). The adventure continues: hike along Seven Bridges Trail, walk around Fox Run Regional Park, stroll through Palmer Park, and examine the collection at Penrose Heritage Museum.

To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Colorado Springs online holiday builder.

Dallas to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4.5- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Dallas to Colorado Springs is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Dallas in August, you will find days in Colorado Springs are a bit cooler (83°F), and nights are colder (56°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.