7 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'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Fox Run Regional Park and Palmer Park. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Cripple Creek (Cripple Creek District Museum & Old Homestead House Museum) and Divide (Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center & Mueller State Park). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Garden of the Gods, explore the world behind art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, get outside with Adventures Out West, and identify plant and animal life at North Cheyenne Canon Park.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip itinerary builder site .

In January, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 46°F, while nighttime lows are 18°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.