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.

Escape the urban bustle at The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure and The Broadmoor Seven Falls. National Museum of World War II Aviation and Penrose Heritage Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Divide (Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center & Horsethief Falls). Pack the 17th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. And it doesn't end there: stroll around Garden of the Gods, wander the streets of Old Colorado City, explore the galleries of Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and take in the dramatic scenery at Helen Hunt Falls.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs trip planner.

If you are flying in from Puerto Rico, the closest major aiports are Denver International Airport and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. In March, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to -2°C.