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Before you go
Your trip to Colorado Springs.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Colorado Springs – Colorado Destination Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak about 110 km from Denver
How to get there
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Colorado Springs Airport (COS) 15 km
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Denver International Airport (DEN) Denver · 140 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is about 15 km from downtown. Denver International Airport (DEN) is about 140 km away. By car, I-25 links the city to Denver and to New Mexico.
How many days
Two days allow you to see the Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and the Air Force Academy. With a third day, include Manitou Springs.
When to go
From June to September, for the Pikes Peak summit and the trails. Spring and autumn usually have mild days; in winter, sunny and cold, with occasional snow.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Attractions are spread out, and public transport does not reach them all.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Colorado Springs
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Morning
Garden of the Gods
Start at the Garden of the Gods visitor center and walk the main paved trail between the rocks.
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Afternoon
Pikes Peak
Go up Pikes Peak by car, with a reserved entry time, or by train from Manitou Springs.
2 days in Colorado Springs
Day 2
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Morning
Air Force Academy
Visit the Air Force Academy visitor center and its chapel, north of the city.
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Afternoon
Center
Return to downtown for the Olympic and Paralympic museum.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Colorado Springs?
See the Garden of the Gods, go up Pikes Peak, visit the Air Force Academy and the Olympic museum, and explore Manitou Springs.
What is the distance from Colorado Springs to Denver?
About 110 km via I-25, a one-and-a-half-hour drive.
Do you need a reservation to drive up Pikes Peak?
In summer, yes: between late May and September, anyone driving beyond mile 11 of the road needs a timed entry reserved in advance, in addition to the ticket. Check the rules for the year.
What time zone is Colorado Springs in?
Colorado Springs observes Mountain Time: UTC-7 in winter and UTC-6 during daylight saving time, which runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.