11 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado attractions planner
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Cañon City
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Manitou Springs
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Cascade
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Colorado Springs
— 4 nights
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Cañon City — 2 nights
Climate Capital of Colorado
Part of Colorado's Royal Gorge Region, Cañon City straddles the Arkansas River.To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Cañon City travel tool.
Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Cañon City. In August, daytime highs in Cañon City are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. You will leave for Manitou Springs on the 14th (Sun).
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Manitou Springs — 2 nights
Manitou Springs' main street was once a trail that led directly to the base of Pike's Peak.For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Manitou Springs vacation planner.
Drive from Cañon City to Manitou Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Cañon City in August, things will get a bit cooler in Manitou Springs: highs are around 80°F and lows about 52°F. On the 16th (Tue), you're off to Cascade.
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Cascade — 2 nights
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Cascade is an unincorporated community and U.S. Post Office in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): stop by Garden of the Gods Trading Post, view the masterpieces at Navajo Gallery & Gifts, then view the masterpieces at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, and finally examine the collection at Miramont Castle Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): see Rockhound ATV Rentals, take in the exciting artwork at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, and then identify plant and animal life at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center.
For ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Cascade road trip planning app.
Cascade is just a short distance from Manitou Springs. In August, daytime highs in Cascade are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Colorado Springs.
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For ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Cascade road trip planning app.
Cascade is just a short distance from Manitou Springs. In August, daytime highs in Cascade are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 4 nights
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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've added Ghost Town Museum, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and other attractions to your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and North Cheyenne Canon Park. Get outdoors at Seven Bridges Trail and Cheyenne Mountain State Park. There's more to do: get outside with Adventures Out West Pikes Peak Ziplines and brush up on your military savvy at Peterson Air & Space Museum.
For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs online trip builder.
Colorado Springs is just a stone's throw from Cascade. In August, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 56°F.
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Colorado travel guide
The Centennial State
Home to diverse natural ecosystems, Colorado boasts numerous ski resorts, vineyards, canyons, fossil-rich national parks, rugged natural trails, and picturesque scenic drives. Arguably the greatest of Colorado's many natural wonders is Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in the North American Rockies. The state's natural beauty inspired the opening lyrics of the song "America the Beautiful." Aside from its abundant unspoiled wilderness, Colorado also offers many urban attractions, including award-winning restaurants and nationally praised microbreweries. With an extensive system of highways and railroads, the state provides visitors on vacation with a chance to explore this largely untamed part of the country by car or train.
