10 days in Denver, Glenwood Springs & Grand Junction Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art and Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Do some cultural sightseeing at Dinosaur Ridge and American Museum of Western Art. Change things up with these side-trips from Denver: Guanella Pass (in Georgetown) and Staunton State Park (in Pine). There's lots more to do: see Off-Road Tours, explore the world behind art at Denver Selfie Museum, see the interesting displays at National Ballpark Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Museo De Las Americas.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Denver day trip app.

Brisbane to Denver is an approximately 5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brisbane to Denver. When traveling from Brisbane in November, plan for slightly colder days in Denver, with highs around 54°F, while nights are colder with lows around 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Glenwood Springs.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): trek along Grizzly Creek Trail, then view the masterpieces at Art on 8th, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the views at Roaring Fork Valley, explore the world behind art at Carbondale Public Art, then see the interesting displays at Frontier Historical Museum, and finally view the masterpieces at Cooper Corner Gallery.

To find ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Glenwood Springs trip builder app.

Traveling by flight from Denver to Glenwood Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, Glenwood Springs is little chillier than Denver - with highs of 35°F and lows of 23°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Junction.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): meet the residents at Children's Nature Center, then hike along Canyon View Park, then engage your brain at Eureka! McConnell Math and Science Museum, and finally enjoy some diversion at Get Air At The Silo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: immerse yourself in nature at James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park and then hike along Tabeguache Trail.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Grand Junction vacation planner.

Getting from Glenwood Springs to Grand Junction by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Glenwood Springs in November: high temperatures in Grand Junction hover around 53°F and lows are around 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.