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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mueller State Park and Peterson Air & Space Museum. Get in touch with nature at Colorado Wolf Adventures and Seven Bridges Trail. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cripple Creek (Cripple Creek District Museum, Old Homestead House Museum, &more), Horsethief Falls (in Divide) and Cañon City (Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, take an in-depth tour of ANA Money Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Palmer Park, and cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 67°F in October, and nighttime lows around 39°F.