9 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.

Adventures Out West has been added to your itinerary. There's much more to do: brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation, stroll through Manitou Springs Incline, learn the secrets of beer at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, and get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

To find where to stay and tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs vacation planner.

Houston to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Houston in December; daily highs in Colorado Springs reach 45°F and lows reach 18°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to fly back home.