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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Climbing Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Littleton (Hudson Gardens - Free, Breckenridge Brewery, &more), Canon City (River Rafting & Tubing & The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey) and Mini Incline (in Castle Rock). And it doesn't end there: walk around North Cheyenne Canon Park, examine the collection at Penrose Heritage Museum, have some family-friendly fun at Battlefield Colorado, and make a trip to Starr Kempf's Metal Sculptures.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip itinerary builder.

August in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 56°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel back home.