10 days in Cheyenne, Mesa Verde National Park & Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Denver Zoo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cheyenne: Denver (Denver Millennium Bridge, The International Church of Cannabis, &more) and Estes Park (Photography Tours, Horseback Riding Tours, &more).

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read Cheyenne trip planner.

Denver to Cheyenne is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. In March in Cheyenne, expect temperatures between 51°F during the day and 26°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Mesa Verde National Park.

Spend the 29th (Wed) exploring nature at Mesa Verde National Park. There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Spruce Tree House, explore the striking landscape at Square Tower House, make a trip to Park Point, and explore and take pictures at Petroglyph Point Hike.

To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Mesa Verde National Park trip maker tool.

Fly from Cheyenne to Mesa Verde National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cheyenne in March: highs in Mesa Verde National Park hover around 59°F, while lows dip to 24°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.

On the 1st (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Mosca Pass Trail. Keep things going the next day: trek along High Dune Trail and then explore the activities along Little Medano Creek.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Mesa Verde National Park to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in March, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve is slightly colder at night with lows of 18°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.