2 days in Colorado Springs & Manitou 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.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Colorado Springs online tour itinerary planner.

Salida to Colorado Springs is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 56°F. 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.

On the 22nd (Sat), get outside with Adventures Out West, get a dose of the wild on Colorado Wolf Adventures, and then boost your wellbeing at SunWater Spa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Commonwheel Artists Co-op and then get engrossed in the history at Manitou Springs Heritage Center.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Manitou Springs trip itinerary builder site.

Manitou Springs is just a short distance from Colorado Springs. In August, daytime highs in Manitou Springs are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. On the 23rd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.