10 days in Monument, Colorado Springs & Manitou Springs Itinerary

The Town of Monument is a statutory town situated at the base of the Rampart Range in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): hike along Monument Rock Trail, look for gifts at Peak Ranch's Alpaca Boutique, and then sample the fine beverages at 300 Days of Shine.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Monument online vacation planner.

Dallas to Monument is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Dallas to Monument is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Dallas, expect slightly colder days and cooler nights in Monument, ranging from highs of 80°F to lows of 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can drive to Colorado Springs.

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.

To find ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs visit planner.

Colorado Springs is just a stone's throw from Monument. August in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 56°F at night. You will leave for Manitou Springs on the 22nd (Sat).

Manitou Springs' main street was once a trail that led directly to the base of Pike's Peak.

Get in touch with nature at Manitou Springs Incline and Colorado Wolf Adventures. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Old Homestead House Museum and Cripple Creek District Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Manitou Springs: Victor (Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum, &more), Cripple Creek (Shelf Rd, Outlaw and Lawmen Jail Museum, &more) and Canon City (Royal Gorge Helitours, Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours, &more). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, take an in-depth tour of Manitou Springs Heritage Center, immerse yourself in nature at Mueller State Park, and look for gifts at Manitou Cliff Dwellings.

To see traveler tips and other tourist information, read our Manitou Springs travel route builder website.

Manitou Springs is very close to Colorado Springs. In August, daily temperatures in Manitou Springs can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to travel back home.