10 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Bishop Castle and The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. Explore hidden gems such as Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Pike and San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Mueller State Park (in Divide), Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (in Florissant) and Old Homestead House Museum (in Cripple Creek). Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Roxborough State Park, admire the masterpieces at Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, brush up on your military savvy at Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, and hike along Devils Head Lookout.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs visit planner.

In November, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.