8 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Mueller State Park (in Divide), Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, River Rafting & Tubing, &more) and Florissant Fossil Quarry (in Florissant). Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, steep yourself in history at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, and walk around Garden of the Gods.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs online trip planner.

In July, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 58°F.