8 Days of Adventure in Colorado Springs!

Enrique Senior

30 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Colorado Springs. Discover ancient cliff dwellings, marvel at stunning rock formations, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an epic adventure!

Trip to Colorado Springs

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Cliff Dwellings to Pizza Delights

$108

$ 16

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Manitou Springs, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

2 - 3 min

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Wine tastings & make-your-own bottles offered in charming surrounds with outdoor seating.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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Recovered cliff structures dating to 1200 with museum of prehistoric Native American life on-site.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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We specialize in delicious pizza, which includes our homemade sauce and dough and is covered in a mozzarella and muenster cheese blend.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$36

14 - 21 min

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Quirky, adobe-style gallery & shop featuring regional art, specialty foods & Native American crafts.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Amanda's Fonda is a Colorado Springs favorite for authentic Mexican food since 1997.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2Exploring Nature's Wonders and Fine Dining

$141

$ 24

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Manitou Springs, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

8 - 10 min

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This mountainside tower/shrine dedicated to Will Rogers was built in 1937 & offers panoramic views.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Enduring roadside collection of tropical insects (open daily in summer, otherwise by reservation).

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

24 - 29 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Park focused on scenic waterfalls & geologic monuments that also has a historic gravesite.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

Day 3Cafes, Zoos, and Mountain Views

$149

$ 20

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Manitou Springs, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Sacred Ground Cafe is the hidden gem of the Colorado Springs area: a humble European-inspired cafe serving incredible dishes to everyone who walks through our door. All of our dishes are made from scratch daily with the finest, freshest locally sourced ingredients and a large helping of love, ens...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

7 - 10 min

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Parkland cut out of ancient granite rock, with waterfalls, wildlife sightings & nature programming.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Prominent conservation park with 700+ animals known for its big giraffe herd & feeding experiences.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$63

6 - 8 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Historic Sites, Golfing, and Majestic Falls

$86

$ 28

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Manitou Springs, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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King Soopers-Colorado Springs

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

7 - 9 min

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Scenic park with old-fashioned houses & interpretive guides depicting farm life from 1775 to 1907.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

81 - 98 min

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9,570-ft. mountain & former NORAD site, featuring 3 peaks & 2 forested parks with trails & falls.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

65 - 78 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

14 - 17 min

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Small waterfall on Cheyenne Creek, accessible from the parking lot, with a hiking trail beyond.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Art, Parks, and Cowboy Legends

$133

$ 20

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Manitou Springs, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Our coffee shop is grounded in a simple approach - single origin beans, locally roasted. We partner with Colorado roasters because we love where we live and those who work to make it great. We make our own syrups using as many local ingredients as we can find...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

10 - 15 min

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Historic cultural center with renowned American art collection, large performance theater & classes.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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737-acre wildlife preserve offering hiking, biking & sports fields on a mesa overlooking the city.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

8 - 12 min

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ProRodeo Hall Of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy

Museum with exhibits on rodeo history & cowboy greats, plus a gallery with Western art & an arena.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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A contemporary Italian pizzeria with a family-friendly vibe!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6Fine Dining, Waterfalls, and Cave Exploration

$168

$ 20

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Manitou Springs, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

3 - 4 min

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Low-key hiking trail featuring a graceful waterfall, swimming pools & picnic areas.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

32 - 48 min

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This historic cave has several tour options, including spelunking, plus a zip line & ropes course.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$58

21 - 26 min

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Chipotle is a restaurant that prepares burritos and tacos at reasonable prices. Our Food With Integrity philosophy includes unprocessed, sustainable, nutritious, responsibly raised, and organic foods where possible.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

15 - 22 min

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