6 days in Colorado Springs & Cañon City Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Climbing Tours and Manitou Springs Incline. Attractions like Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Garden of the Gods make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy, explore and take pictures at Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

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Chicago to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Colorado Springs is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Chicago, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Colorado Springs, ranging from highs of 57°F to lows of 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Cañon City.

You've now added River Rafting & Tubing to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, make a trip to The Abbey Events Complex, take in the views from Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and finally take a memorable drive along Skyline Drive. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Garden Park Fossil Area, then hike along Tunnel Drive, and then stop by New Horizons Thrift Store.

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You can drive from Colorado Springs to Cañon City in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Colorado Springs in March, Cañon City is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.