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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Old Colorado City Historic District and Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. National Museum of World War II Aviation and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Colorado Springs: Red Rocks Group Campground (in Woodland Park), Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide) and Cañon City (River Rafting & Tubing & Royal Gorge Bridge and Park). There's much more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, stroll around North Cheyenne Canon Park, and get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park.

For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Colorado Springs online trip planner.

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