8 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore National Museum of World War II Aviation and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Old Colorado City and Peterson Air & Space Museum will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Colorado Springs: Old Homestead House Museum (in Cripple Creek), Red Rocks Group Campground (in Woodland Park) and Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide). There's lots more to do: walk around Garden of the Gods, take a memorable drive along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, explore the galleries of Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and surround yourself with nature on Colorado Wolf Adventures.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs trip builder tool.

Austin to Colorado Springs is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Austin to Colorado Springs. In June, Colorado Springs is slightly colder than Austin - with highs of 84°F and lows of 54°F. On the 25th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.