6 days in Pikes Peak Region Itinerary

The City of Cripple Creek is the Statutory City that is the county seat of Teller County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, and then identify plant and animal life at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center.

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Omaha to Cripple Creek is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Omaha to Cripple Creek due to the time zone difference. In July, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can drive to Woodland Park.

The City of Woodland Park is a Home Rule Municipality that is the most populous city in Teller County, Colorado, United States and is immediately west of El Paso County and the unincorporated community of Crystola. On the 18th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Red Rocks Group Campground, contemplate the waterfront views at Manitou Park Lake, and then see the interesting displays at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center.

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You can drive from Cripple Creek to Woodland Park in an hour. Traveling from Cripple Creek in July, things will get slightly colder in Woodland Park: highs are around 82°F and lows about 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Bring the kids along to Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park & River Rafting & Tubing). The adventure continues: take a memorable drive along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, get in on the family fun at North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop, and take in the dramatic scenery at The Broadmoor Seven Falls.

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Colorado Springs is very close to Woodland Park. July in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 58°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.