10 days in Colorado Itinerary

Your list of things to see and do now includes Bear Lake, Old Fall River Road, Emerald Lake Trail, and other attractions. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: cruise along Trail Ridge Road, get all the information you need at Alpine Visitor Center, then take in the dramatic scenery at Alberta Falls, and finally take some stellar pictures from Forest Canyon Overlook.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Boulder sightseeing planning app.

Newark to Boulder is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Newark to Boulder, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Newark in July since evenings lows in Boulder dip to 60°F. On the 4th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Glenwood Springs.

You've now added Hanging Lake to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Hanging Lake.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Glenwood Springs itinerary planning tool.

You can fly from Boulder to Glenwood Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, Glenwood Springs is slightly colder than Boulder - with highs of 68°F and lows of 50°F. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Tue) before leaving for Gunnison.

To find photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Gunnison day trip planning app.

Explore your travel options from Glenwood Springs to Gunnison with the Route module. When traveling from Glenwood Springs in July, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Gunnison: temperatures range from 79°F by day to 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Alamosa.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Alamosa day trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Gunnison to Alamosa with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in July, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Florence.

On the 7th (Thu), wander the wide-open spaces of Bear Basin Packtrips. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Florence Pioneer Museum and Research Center, then explore the historical opulence of Bishop Castle, and then take in the natural beauty of Dakota Hot Springs.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Florence day trip planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Alamosa to Florence. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Alamosa in July, with highs in Florence at 91°F and lows at 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can drive to Colorado Springs.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs holiday planner.

Explore your travel options from Florence to Colorado Springs with the Route module. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Florence in July: high temperatures in Colorado Springs hover around 86°F and lows are around 58°F. You'll set off for Denver on the 9th (Sat).

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): see a show at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre and then take a memorable drive along Mount Evans Scenic Byway.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Denver trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Denver takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and train. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in July, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.