8 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.

Escape the urban bustle at River Rafting & Tubing and Balloon Rides. Appreciate the collections at National Museum of World War II Aviation and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum (in Florissant), Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park & Skyline Drive) and Outlaw and Lawmen Jail Museum (in Cripple Creek). Next up on the itinerary: get a tailor-made plan with Rocky Mountain Food Tours, take a stroll through Old Colorado City Historic District, stroll around Garden of the Gods, and admire all the interesting features of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip maker tool.

Expect a daytime high around 84°F in June, and nighttime lows around 54°F.