11 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado route planner
Start: Philadelphia
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Denver
— 2 nights
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Alamosa
— 1 night
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
— 1 night
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Mesa Verde National Park
— 1 night
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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
— 1 night
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Aspen
— 1 night
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Estes Park
— 2 nights
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Denver
Fly
End: Philadelphia
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Denver — 2 nights
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Mile-High City
For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Denver trip itinerary maker website.
Philadelphia to Denver is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and subway. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Denver due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Philadelphia in August since evenings lows in Denver dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can drive to Alamosa.
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Philadelphia to Denver is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and subway. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Denver due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Philadelphia in August since evenings lows in Denver dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can drive to Alamosa.
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Alamosa — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Rio Grande National Forest. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at The San Luis Valley Museum.
To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Alamosa trip itinerary maker app.
Traveling by car from Denver to Alamosa takes 4 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Denver in August: high temperatures in Alamosa hover around 80°F and lows are around 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Thu) to allow time for travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Alamosa trip itinerary maker app.
Traveling by car from Denver to Alamosa takes 4 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Denver in August: high temperatures in Alamosa hover around 80°F and lows are around 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Thu) to allow time for travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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On the 18th (Fri), contemplate the waterfront views at Little Medano Creek and then stroll through Mosca Pass Trail.
For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Alamosa to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. In August in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel to Mesa Verde National Park.
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For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Alamosa to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. In August in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel to Mesa Verde National Park.
Mesa Verde National Park — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): delve into the distant past at Long House, delve into the distant past at Cliff Palace, then steep yourself in history at Balcony House, and finally explore the ancient world of Spruce Tree House.
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Mesa Verde National Park using our trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Mesa Verde National Park. Traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in August, expect Mesa Verde National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 86°F and 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.
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Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Mesa Verde National Park using our trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Mesa Verde National Park. Traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in August, expect Mesa Verde National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 86°F and 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.
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On the 20th (Sun), admire all the interesting features of South Rim Road and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park day trip planner.
Drive from Mesa Verde National Park to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in 4 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Aspen.
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For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park day trip planner.
Drive from Mesa Verde National Park to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in 4 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Aspen.
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Aspen — 1 night
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Rocky Mountain High
Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maroon Bells.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Aspen driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Aspen takes 4 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in August; daily highs in Aspen reach 77°F and lows reach 46°F. On the 21st (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Estes Park.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Aspen driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Aspen takes 4 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in August; daily highs in Aspen reach 77°F and lows reach 46°F. On the 21st (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Estes Park.
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Estes Park — 2 nights
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On the 22nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore and take pictures at Trail Ridge Road and then explore the striking landscape at Alluvial Fan.
For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Estes Park travel planner.
You can drive from Aspen to Estes Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Aspen in August: high temperatures in Estes Park hover around 89°F and lows are around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Denver.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Estes Park travel planner.
You can drive from Aspen to Estes Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Aspen in August: high temperatures in Estes Park hover around 89°F and lows are around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Denver.
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Mile-High City
Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Golden History Museum & Park.
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Getting from Estes Park to Denver by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Plan a trip to Denver easily and quickly by telling Inspirock to suggest an itinerary.
Getting from Estes Park to Denver by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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.
