8 days in Durango & Colorado Springs Itinerary

Originally a frontier mining town, Durango is known today for its scenic setting, outdoor activities, and the 1880s steam-powered railway that takes visitors through sections of the mountains where roads don't reach.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): view the masterpieces at Scenic Aperture Gallery, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then see Off-Road Tours. On the 3rd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: trot along with a tour on horseback, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and then make a trip to Historic Downtown Durango.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Durango travel planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Durango. In June, daytime highs in Durango are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to fly to Colorado Springs.

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

You've now added Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to your itinerary. Explore Colorado Springs' surroundings by going to Off-Road Tours (in Buena Vista) and Cañon City (Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). The adventure continues: walk around Garden of the Gods, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, take in the dramatic scenery at The Broadmoor Seven Falls, and brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation.

To see ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Colorado Springs online trip maker.

You can fly from Durango to Colorado Springs in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Durango in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Colorado Springs, with lows around 54°F.