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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Glen Eyrie Castle and Penrose Heritage Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Colorado Springs: Cañon City (The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey & Royal Gorge Helitours) and Cripple Creek (Wildwood Casino & Bronco Billy's Casino). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, examine the collection at World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame, steep yourself in history at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, and take in a show at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College.

For more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs online itinerary planner.

In December in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 45°F during the day and 18°F at night.