5 days in Manitou Springs & Colorado Springs Itinerary

Manitou Springs' main street was once a trail that led directly to the base of Pike's Peak.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): immerse yourself in nature at Mueller State Park. Keep things going the next day: cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, then explore the ancient world of Manitou Cliff Dwellings, then contemplate the waterfront views at Manitou Springs Incline, and finally stroll through Barr Trail to Pikes Peak.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Manitou Springs road trip site.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Manitou Springs. In May, daytime highs in Manitou Springs are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

You've now added Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to your itinerary. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Cañon City (Skyline Drive & River Rafting & Tubing). And it doesn't end there: walk around Garden of the Gods, stop by Old Colorado City Historic District, see the interesting displays at Penrose Heritage Museum, and take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon Open Space.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs trip itinerary tool.

Colorado Springs is just a stone's throw from Manitou Springs. May in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 42°F at night.