5 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 Palmer Park and Tunnel Drive. Get a sense of the local culture at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Penrose Heritage Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Colorado Springs: Museum of Colorado Prisons (in Cañon City) and Divide (Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center & Mueller State Park). And it doesn't end there: sample some tasty brews at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, trek along Seven Bridges Trail, take in the awesome beauty at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, and stop by Garden of the Gods Trading Post.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Colorado Springs day trip planning website.

In December in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 45°F during the day and 18°F at night.