10 days in United States Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

On the 26th (Fri), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Denver Zoo, browse the exhibits of Denver Botanic Gardens, and then pause for some serene contemplation at The International Church of Cannabis.

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Mobile to Denver is an approximately 6.5-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. When traveling from Mobile in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Denver, with highs around 66°F, while nights are cooler with lows around 43°F. On the 27th (Sat), you're off to Estes Park.

More than just a convenient resting place for travelers on their way to the national park encompassing the Front Range of the Rockies, Estes Park is a popular place to visit in its own right.

On the 27th (Sat), relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Traveling by car from Denver to Estes Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in May, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to drive to Cortez.

As the closest town to a national park known for its archeological dwellings, Cortez sits along ancient trails that native Puebloan tribes have used for millennia.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): get outside with Canyon Trails Ranch Guided Horse Tours and then delve into the distant past at Hovenweep National Monument.

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Traveling by car from Estes Park to Cortez takes 8.5 hours. Expect slightly colder evenings in Cortez when traveling from Estes Park in May, with lows around 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bluff.

Bluff is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Juan County, Utah, United States. Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Sand Island Campground, explore the striking landscape at Comb Ridge, then don't miss a visit to Cow Canyon Trading Post, and finally steep yourself in history at Bluff Fort Historic Site.

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Drive from Cortez to Bluff in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Cortez in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 44°F in Bluff. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Blanding.

Blanding is a city in San Juan County, Utah, United States. Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): stroll through Little Westwater Ruin, immerse yourself in nature at The Edge of the Cedars State Park, then see the interesting displays at The Dinosaur Museum, and finally steep yourself in history at Mule Canyon Ruins.

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Blanding is very close to Bluff. In May, daily temperatures in Blanding can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 44°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Durango.

Originally a frontier mining town, Durango is known today for its scenic setting, outdoor activities, and the 1880s steam-powered railway that takes visitors through sections of the mountains where roads don't reach.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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Getting from Blanding to Durango by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, car, and shuttle. Traveling from Blanding in May, expect Durango to be little chillier, temps between 68°F and 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can drive to Pueblo.

Pueblo is a home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): get engrossed in the history at Pueblo Heritage Museum, then learn about all things military at Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, and then head outdoors with Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo.

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Traveling by car from Durango to Pueblo takes 5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Durango in May; daily highs in Pueblo reach 74°F and lows reach 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Colorado Springs.

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park & River Rafting & Tubing). There's much more to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, admire the masterpieces at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, and take a memorable drive along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.

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Traveling by car from Pueblo to Colorado Springs takes an hour. Traveling from Pueblo in June, you will find days in Colorado Springs are slightly colder (84°F), and nights are about the same (54°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can fly back home.