5 days in Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek 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.

Colorado Springs is known for parks, zoos & aquariums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: walk around Garden of the Gods, find something for the whole family at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, get a new perspective on nature at Expanding Minds Unlimited - The Colorado Springs Children's Museum, and learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation.

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Austin to Colorado Springs is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Austin to Colorado Springs is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Austin in November, expect nights in Colorado Springs to be colder, around 27°F, while days are slightly colder, around 55°F. On the 28th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Cripple Creek.

The City of Cripple Creek is the Statutory City that is the county seat of Teller County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum, then trek along Vindicator Valley Trail, and then stroll the grounds of Mt Pisgah Cemetery.

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Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Colorado Springs in November, expect a bit warmer with lows of 33°F in Cripple Creek. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.