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.

Take a break from the city and head to Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Climbing Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Cañon City (River Rafting & Tubing & Royal Gorge Bridge and Park), Red Rocks Group Campground (in Woodland Park) and Horsethief Falls (in Divide). Next up on the itinerary: let your taste buds guide you at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, admire all the interesting features of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and get to know the fascinating history of Old Colorado City.

To see other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs tour planning site.

In September, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 51°F.