When to visit Colorado Springs: Summer is warm with cool mornings at altitude, great for hiking Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak before afternoon storms roll in
When is the best time to visit Colorado Springs?
Avg Temp
14–28°C
Rainfall
Moderate, ~75mm/month (afternoon thunderstorms)
Best Time
Summer is warm with cool mornings at altitude, great for hiking Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak before afternoon storms roll in
Packing Tips (4)
- Layers for big day-night temperature swings
- Sturdy hiking shoes for rocky trails
- Sunscreen and a hat (high-altitude sun is strong)
- Extra water, since the dry air dehydrates quickly
What does Colorado Springs cost?
Typical prices
- Budget meal$13.00
- Mid-range meal$32.00
- Cappuccino$4.50
- Domestic beer$6.50
- Taxi (per km)$2.20
- Public transport ticket$2.00
- Museum entry$15.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)$170.00
Local currency: USD
Food & Drink
The Famous Steak House
Long-running Colorado Springs steakhouse known for classic cuts and old-school hospitality since 1932.
Adam's Mountain Cafe
Manitou Springs cafe known for creative vegetarian dishes and hearty weekend brunches.
Four by Brother Luck
Chef Brother Luck's downtown restaurant serving globally inspired dishes rooted in his travels and Colorado ingredients.
Phantom Canyon Brewing Company
Downtown brewpub in a historic 1901 building serving house-brewed beer and pub fare.
The Broadmoor's Penrose Room
Elegant fine-dining room at The Broadmoor resort with mountain views and a seasonal tasting menu.
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Historic trading post and cafe near the park entrance serving Southwestern fare and famous fudge.
Tejon Street bar strip
Downtown Colorado Springs street lined with bars, breweries, and live music venues.
Bristol Brewing Company
Established local brewery in the historic Ivywild School building, known for Laughing Lab Scottish Ale.
Culture & History
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Interactive downtown museum celebrating Team USA athletes, with hands-on exhibits simulating Olympic sports.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Art museum and theater complex with works by Southwestern and Native American artists.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
America's highest-elevation zoo, known for its giraffe herd and mountain-set habitats.
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center
Free museum and geology exhibit explaining the park's dramatic red sandstone rock formations.
Kimball's Peak Three Theatre
Independent art-house cinema downtown showing foreign and indie films.
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
Long-running summer rodeo event with bull riding and bronc riding at the Norris Penrose Event Center.
Colorado Springs Balloon Classic
Hot air balloon festival with mass ascensions over the city skyline.
Nature & Outdoors
Seven Falls
Series of cascading waterfalls dropping through a narrow granite canyon south of the city, with a staircase to the top.
Pikes Peak
One of Colorado's famous 14,000-foot peaks, reachable by the Pikes Peak Highway or the historic cog railway, inspiration for 'America the Beautiful'.
Garden of the Gods
Free public park with towering red sandstone rock formations against a Rocky Mountain backdrop, popular for hiking and rock climbing.
Active & Fun
Colorado Springs Athletic Club
Full-service fitness club with pools, courts, and group classes near downtown.
Prospect Lake / Quail Lake
City park lakes with designated swim beach areas popular for cooling off in summer.
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