8 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more), Cripple Creek (Outlaw and Lawmen Jail Museum, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, &more) and Mueller State Park (in Divide). There's still lots to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods, brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation, admire all the interesting features of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs travel route planner.

June in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 54°F at night.