4 days in Colorado Springs & Cañon City 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Old Colorado City Historic District and Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and ANA Money Museum. Step out of the city life by going to Seven Bridges Trail and Climbing Tours. The adventure continues: stroll around Garden of the Gods.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Colorado Springs trip builder website.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Colorado Springs. In May, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Cañon City.

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

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): kick your exploration up a notch at Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Cañon City route maker app.

You can drive from Colorado Springs to Cañon City in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Cañon City can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 46°F.