7 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.

Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Cañon City (River Rafting & Tubing & Royal Gorge Bridge and Park). The adventure continues: stroll around Garden of the Gods, stroll through Manitou Springs Incline, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

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Houston to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Houston in July, things will get little chillier in Colorado Springs: highs are around 86°F and lows about 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to travel to Colorado Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): soar above the sights with a balloon tour, then deepen your understanding at United States Air Force Academy, and then admire the sheer force of The Broadmoor Seven Falls.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Colorado Springs day trip planning site.

Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.