Travel 5 Days in Colorado Springs: Best Vacation Spots in Colorado Springs

Day 1 | Morning

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 14.25 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is an alpine zoo in the United States. Ranked sixth among the top ten best zoos in the United States, established in 1926. A man named philanthropist Spencer Penrose built the park on the mountain to house some of the exotic animals he collected. Now, more than 750 animals of more than 150 different species are kept in the park, of which more than 30 species are endangered and rare animals.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, don’t forget pay a visit to Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center.

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31(Summer),8:00am-7:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Winter),9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA

The unique red sandstone landform forms a variety of strange rock landscapes. The two treasures of Garden Town Garden are KissingCamels, which looks like two camels, and Balanced Rock, which weighs 700 tons like the head of a giant. If you love wild sports, there are many giant rocks in the garden for rock climbing activities, which is a paradise for rock climbers in the world.

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Trip.com User: Amazing Place just an hour away from Denver & just west of Colorado Springs! The trail offers nice photo opportunity for anyone passing by. Manitou Springs only 10 minutes away fees great place to eat & shop.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, The Broadmoor nearby is the best place to stay.

The Broadmoor

With a stay at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs (Broadmoor), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and 5 minutes from Broadmoor World Arena. This 5-star resort is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Garden of the Gods and 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from United States Olympic Complex. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can dip into one of the 2 indoor swimming pools or 3 spa tubs. Additional amenities at this Colonial resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Penrose Room, one of the resort's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 5 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Colorado Springs? This resort has facilities measuring 185000 square feet (17187 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 771 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Day 2 | Morning

Old Colorado City Historic District

Location: West Colorado Ave & 24th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Old Colorado City Historic District Once one of the early towns where the establishment was based, there are restaurants and shops nearby.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Old Colorado City Historic District, you can head to Red Rock Canyon, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Red Rock Canyon

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,8:00am-2:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: south of U.S. 24 near 31st St., base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO

Red Rock Canyon Once a quarry, it is now built as a park for relaxing exercise for citizens. People can walk, ride bicycles and climb rocks.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Red Rock Canyon, Innhale Cannabis Friendly B&B - Adults Only nearby is the best place to stay.

Innhale Cannabis Friendly B&B - Adults Only

With a stay at INNhale Cannabis Friendly B&B - Adults Only in Manitou Springs (Manitou Springs Historic District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs Heritage Center. This 4-star bed & breakfast is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from US Air Force Academy and 24.3 mi (39.1 km) from Pikes Peak. Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to noon. Featured amenities include luggage storage, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.

Day 3 | Morning

Cottonwood Creek Park

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 7040 Rangewood Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80923, USA

The park is picturesque, with concrete trails for walking, running and cycling, and playgrounds and lawns for children to play, making it a great place to relax.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Old Colorado City History Center Museum nearby is the top choice before you leave Cottonwood Creek Park and hit the road.

Old Colorado City History Center Museum

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1 South 24th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3319

Old Colorado City History Center Museum The history of the old city of Colorado is mainly introduced. Some crafts are also collected for tourists to enjoy.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Garden of The Gods Club & Resort is the best places.

Garden of The Gods Club & Resort

This Colorado Springs hotel features a full spa and golf course. Kissing Camels Country Club is 1.5 miles from the hotel, and Garden of the Gods Park is 15 minutes’ drive away.A patio, cable TV, and iPod docking station are included in all rustically decorated guest room at Garden of the Gods Club & Resort. Rooms are spacious and guests can take advantage of complimentary bath robes during their stay. Many rooms boast fireplaces and mountain views.Tennis courts, an olympic-sized pool, and came room are all available at the hotel's state of the art fitness centre.Fine dining is available at Kissing Camels Grille. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main lodge daily. All food is made with fresh, local ingredients.Hurricane Canyon Natural Area is 15 minutes’ drive from Garden of the Gods Club & Resort. The Air Force Academy is less than 25 minutes’ drive away.

Day 4 | Morning

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Wed,Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Gateway Rd., Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Close to the entrance of the gardens of gods. Mainly introduces the history museum of farms and farming life.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center nearby is the top choice before you leave Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and hit the road.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center The collection includes Latin American art and photography, behind which are sculpture gardens and vast lawns.

Day 4 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center? Cliff House at Pikes Peak is one of your top choices.

Cliff House at Pikes Peak

A free buffet breakfast is offered to all guests at this hotel. Rooms offer a flat-screen cable TV with a DVD player. Downtown Manitou Springs is 5 minutes’ walk away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all guest rooms at the Cliff House at Pikes Peak. A small fridge and coffee-making facilities are included. A heated toilet seat is featured in each en suite bathroom. The Cliff House Dining Room offers room service for guest convenience. The Red Mountain Bar and Grill is available Friday and Saturday evenings. A fitness centre is on site for guest use at the Pikes Peak Cliff House. Laundry services are also available. Pikes Peak Railway is 1 mile away. Garden of the Gods is less than 15 minutes’ drive from the property.

Day 5 | Morning

The Country Club of Colorado

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: 125 Clubhouse Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4416

The Country Club of Colorado is a great place. The scenery here is beautiful and the air is fresh. It is a good place for the whole family to travel and relax.

Day 5 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at The Country Club of Colorado, you can head to Air Force Academy Airfield Overlook, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Air Force Academy Airfield Overlook

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

You can see the beautiful view of the campus in Air Force Academy Airfield Overlook and walk to the nearby church.

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