5 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 Glen Eyrie Castle and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and Peterson Air & Space Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Cripple Creek (Outlaw and Lawmen Jail Museum, Old Homestead House Museum, &more), Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum (in Victor) and Divide (Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center & Mueller State Park). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Penrose Heritage Museum, stroll around North Cheyenne Canon Park, take in the awesome beauty at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, and enjoy the sand and surf at Memorial Park.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip maker.

In September, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 51°F.