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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and Penrose Heritage Museum. Escape the urban bustle at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Cheyenne Mountain State Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Tunnel Drive, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, &more), Mueller State Park (in Divide) and Cripple Creek (Cripple Creek District Museum, Phantom Canyon Road, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, see the interesting displays at ProRodeo Hall of Fame, take an in-depth tour of ANA Money Museum, and identify plant and animal life at North Cheyenne Canon Park.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip itinerary builder tool.

In September, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 51°F.