10 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado trip itinerary planner
Start: Fort Lauderdale
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Denver
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Estes Park
— 2 nights
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Vail
— 2 nights
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Aspen
— 2 nights
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Breckenridge
— 2 nights
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Denver
— 1 night
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End: Fort Lauderdale
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Denver — 1 day
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Mile-High City
Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then stroll through Dinosaur Ridge, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Mount Falcon Castle Trail, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
For reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Denver road trip app.
Fort Lauderdale to Denver is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Fort Lauderdale in July since evenings lows in Denver dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to drive to Estes Park.
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For reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Denver road trip app.
Fort Lauderdale to Denver is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Fort Lauderdale in July since evenings lows in Denver dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to drive to Estes Park.
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Estes Park — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): take in the awesome beauty at Deer Mountain, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sheep Lakes, contemplate the waterfront views at Gem Lake, then take in the exciting artwork at Images of Rocky Mountain National Park, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Kruger Rock.
To see reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Estes Park online attractions planner.
You can drive from Denver to Estes Park in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In July in Estes Park, expect temperatures between 91°F during the day and 59°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Vail.
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To see reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Estes Park online attractions planner.
You can drive from Denver to Estes Park in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In July in Estes Park, expect temperatures between 91°F during the day and 59°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Vail.
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Vail — 2 nights
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Western White House of President Gerald Ford
On the 3rd (Sat), fly down the slopes at Vail Nordic Center, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Vail Mountain Resort, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Vail Interfaith Chapel. On your second day here, browse the fresh offerings at Vail Farmers' Market and Art Show, admire the sheer force of Booth Falls, then trek along Booth Falls Trail, and finally stroll through Minturn Mile.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Vail trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Estes Park to Vail in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. While traveling from Estes Park, expect colder days and a bit cooler nights in Vail, ranging from highs of 65°F to lows of 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Aspen.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Vail trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Estes Park to Vail in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. While traveling from Estes Park, expect colder days and a bit cooler nights in Vail, ranging from highs of 65°F to lows of 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Aspen.
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Aspen — 2 nights
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Rocky Mountain High
Discover out-of-the-way places like Maroon Lake Scenic Trail and Rio Grande Trail. Get outdoors at Crater Lake Trail and Lost Man Trail. There's much more to do: enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Aspen Music Festival and School, identify plant and animal life at Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area, hike along West Maroon Trail, and stroll through Grottos Trail.
For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Aspen tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Vail to Aspen by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Vail in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Aspen, with highs around 81°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Breckenridge.
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For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Aspen tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Vail to Aspen by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Vail in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Aspen, with highs around 81°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Breckenridge.
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Breckenridge — 2 nights
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Colorado's Kingdom
Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): go for a walk through Fairy Forest, grab your bike and head to Sawmill Creek Trail, get a new perspective on things with Mountain Angler, then walk around High Line Railroad Park, and finally take a memorable drive along Boreas Pass Road.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Breckenridge journey planner.
Traveling by car from Aspen to Breckenridge takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Aspen in July, plan for slightly colder days in Breckenridge, with highs around 65°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 49°F. On the 9th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Denver.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Breckenridge journey planner.
Traveling by car from Aspen to Breckenridge takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Aspen in July, plan for slightly colder days in Breckenridge, with highs around 65°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 49°F. On the 9th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Denver.
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Denver — 1 night
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Mile-High City
On the 9th (Fri), explore the galleries of Butterfly Pavilion and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
To see reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Denver planner.
Drive from Breckenridge to Denver in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of shuttle and train. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Breckenridge in July: highs in Denver hover around 87°F, while lows dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
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To see reviews, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Denver planner.
Drive from Breckenridge to Denver in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of shuttle and train. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Breckenridge in July: highs in Denver hover around 87°F, while lows dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
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Colorado travel guide
The Centennial State
Home to diverse natural ecosystems, Colorado boasts numerous ski resorts, vineyards, canyons, fossil-rich national parks, rugged natural trails, and picturesque scenic drives. Arguably the greatest of Colorado's many natural wonders is Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in the North American Rockies. The state's natural beauty inspired the opening lyrics of the song "America the Beautiful." Aside from its abundant unspoiled wilderness, Colorado also offers many urban attractions, including award-winning restaurants and nationally praised microbreweries. With an extensive system of highways and railroads, the state provides visitors on vacation with a chance to explore this largely untamed part of the country by car or train.
