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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Glen Eyrie Castle and Penrose Heritage Museum. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Cripple Creek (Mt Pisgah Cemetery, Bronco Billy's Casino, &more), Cañon City (Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, Tunnel Drive, &more) and Mueller State Park (in Divide). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, get curious at Peterson Air & Space Museum, learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Palmer Park.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip builder website.

Expect a daytime high around 45°F in December, and nighttime lows around 18°F.