If You Have 1 Day
Begin your day early by visiting the Garden of the Gods, a unique geological site with red sandstone pillars, then go on to the Cave of the Winds, an underground cavern. Afterward, head downtown to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for an overview of the history of the region. After lunch, tour the Air Force Academy. If time remains, visit the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.
If You Have 2 Days
Spend your first day as suggested above. Begin day 2 with a 1-hour tour of the Olympic Complex training center, followed by stops at Ghost Town and Van Briggle Art Pottery. After lunch, visit Old Colorado City, McAllister House, the Fine Arts Center, and the Museum of the American Numismatic Association.
If You Have 3 Days
Spend your first 2 days as suggested above. On day 3, head to Manitou Springs for a self-guided mineral-springs historical walking tour; information is available at the visitor center. Then go to Miramont Castle and the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Check out the Manitou Springs shops and galleries, enjoy lunch, and then hop aboard the cog railway for a trip to the top of Pikes Peak.
