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.

Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Cañon City (River Rafting & Tubing, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, &more) and Cripple Creek (Old Homestead House Museum, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, &more). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Garden of the Gods, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, sample some tasty brews at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, and find something for the whole family at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs sightseeing planner.

Harrisburg to Colorado Springs is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Harrisburg to Colorado Springs due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Harrisburg in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Colorado Springs, with lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.