9 days in Colorado Springs & Woodland Park 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.

On the 11th (Sat), explore the world behind art at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery and then walk around Garden of the Gods. On your second day here, get outside with Outdoor Activities, brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation, then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs road trip tool.

Houston to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Houston to Colorado Springs due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Houston in February, expect Colorado Springs to be much colder, temps between 46°F and 21°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Woodland Park.

The City of Woodland Park is a Home Rule Municipality that is the most populous city in Teller County, Colorado, United States and is immediately west of El Paso County and the unincorporated community of Crystola. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Woodland Park: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (in Florissant), Cripple Creek (Wildwood Casino, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, &more) and Divide (Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center & Mueller State Park). There's much more to do: surround yourself with nature on Colorado Wolf Adventures, take in the dramatic scenery at Rainbow Falls, explore the activities along Manitou Park Lake, and see the interesting displays at Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Woodland Park itinerary planner.

Woodland Park is very close to Colorado Springs. In February in Woodland Park, expect temperatures between 44°F during the day and 17°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive back home.