6 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Dinosaur Ridge and Historic Olde Town Arvada. Your inner history buff will appreciate Glen Eyrie Castle and Peterson Air & Space Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Arvada (Penzeys Spices & Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities), Denver (Spas & Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art) and The Colorado Freedom Memorial (in Aurora). There's lots more to do: engage your brain at Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center, surround yourself with nature on Colorado Wolf Adventures, take in the dramatic scenery at Helen Hunt Falls, and don't miss a visit to Ivywild School.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs day trip planning site.

In November, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 55°F, while nighttime lows are 27°F.