9 days in Canon City & Colorado Springs Itinerary

Part of Colorado's Royal Gorge Region, Cañon City straddles the Arkansas River.

On the 28th (Mon), get outside with Royal Gorge Anglers, see the world from above with Royal Gorge Helitours, and then whizz through the canopy at Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Garden Park Fossil Area, admire the landmark architecture of The Abbey Events Complex, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Tunnel Drive, and finally do a tasting at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Canon City online trip itinerary maker.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Canon City. In December, daily temperatures in Canon City can reach 49°F, while at night they dip to 23°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive to Colorado Springs.

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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Glen Eyrie Castle and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. Step out of the city life by going to Colorado Wolf Adventures and Palmer Park. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Mueller State Park (in Divide) and Cripple Creek (Wildwood Casino, Mt Pisgah Cemetery, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Penrose Heritage Museum, get curious at Peterson Air & Space Museum, get the adrenaline pumping with Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, and don't miss a visit to Starr Kempf's Metal Sculptures.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs planning website.

Getting from Canon City to Colorado Springs by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Canon City in December, plan for little chillier nights in Colorado Springs, with lows around 18°F.