12 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've now added Garden of the Gods to your itinerary. Escape the urban bustle at Mueller State Park and Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Family-friendly places like Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Penrose Heritage Museum will thrill your kids. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Great Outdoors Adventures (in Woodland Park) and Phantom Canyon Road (in Cripple Creek). And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, pause for some photo ops at Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun, trek along Seven Bridges Trail, and head outdoors with Adventures Out West.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Colorado Springs tour planner.

In August, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 56°F.