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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Red Canyon Park, Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and other attractions. Get some cultural insight at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. Step off the beaten path and head to Colorado Wolf Adventures and Miramont Castle Museum. Step out of Colorado Springs with an excursion to Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum in Victor--about 1h 5 min away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Old Colorado City, and look for gifts at Garden of the Gods Trading Post.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs trip maker app.

Bloomington to Colorado Springs is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bloomington to Colorado Springs, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Colorado Springs when traveling from Bloomington in November, with lows around 27°F. On the 11th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.