10 days in Colorado Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sun): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then admire the masterpieces at Denver Art Museum, and then see the interesting displays at The International Church of Cannabis. On the next day, take in nature's colorful creations at Denver Botanic Gardens, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Denver Zoo, then see the sky in a new way at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and finally stop by Mountain Lux Candles.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Denver visit planning app.

Austin to Denver is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Austin in December, things will get colder in Denver: highs are around 43°F and lows about 19°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Colorado Springs.

Bring the kids along to National Museum of World War II Aviation and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The adventure continues: stroll around Garden of the Gods, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, find something for the whole family at North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop, and see the interesting displays at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery.

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You can drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In December in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 45°F during the day and 18°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Durango.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Durango Dog Ranch, fly down the slopes at Purgatory Resort, and then view the masterpieces at Scenic Aperture Gallery. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to Historic Downtown Durango and then see Off-Road Tours.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Durango day trip site.

Traveling by flight from Colorado Springs to Durango takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Colorado Springs in December; daily highs in Durango reach 40°F and lows reach 13°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Breckenridge.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sun): hit the slopes at Frisco Adventure Park, then make a trip to Main Street, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Breckenridge trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Durango to Breckenridge takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Durango in December, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Breckenridge: temperatures range from 25°F by day to 14°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Buena Vista.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then see Off-Road Tours.

For ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Buena Vista road trip website.

Traveling by car from Breckenridge to Buena Vista takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Breckenridge in December, expect nights in Buena Vista to be about the same, around 13°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to drive to Glenwood Springs.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): test the waters at a local thermal spa and then shop like a local with Cooper Corner Gallery.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Glenwood Springs online trip maker.

Traveling by car from Buena Vista to Glenwood Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Buena Vista in January, you will find days in Glenwood Springs are slightly colder (27°F), and nights are about the same (17°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.