7 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at National Museum of World War II Aviation and Penrose Heritage Museum. Get outdoors at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Pikes Peak - America's Mountain. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum (in Florissant), Cripple Creek (Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine & Old Homestead House Museum) and Cañon City (Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, &more). There's still lots to do: walk around Garden of the Gods, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, trek along Fountain Creek Regional Park, and deepen your knowledge of military history at United States Air Force Academy.

For where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs journey planner.

In September in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 51°F at night.