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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and Peterson Air & Space Museum. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mueller State Park and Seven Bridges Trail. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Horsethief Falls (in Divide), Cripple Creek (Phantom Canyon Road, Shelf Rd, &more) and Canon City (Tunnel Drive, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, &more). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Palmer Park, see the interesting displays at Penrose Heritage Museum, head outdoors with Adventures Out West, and get the adrenaline pumping with Rusty Wallace Racing Experience.

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September in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 51°F at night.