12 days in Colorado Itinerary

The City of Longmont is a Home Rule Municipality in Boulder and Weld counties of the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): relax in the rural setting at Lyons Farmette.

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New York City to Longmont is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Longmont. Expect slightly colder evenings in Longmont when traveling from New York City in October, with lows around 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Boulder.

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a busy college town known for its progressive values and natural resource conservation.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Golden Gate Canyon State Park as well as Flatirons. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): admire the majestic nature at Golden Gate Canyon State Park and then take in the awesome beauty at Flagstaff Mountain. On your second day here, hike along Flatirons and then explore the stunning scenery at Eldorado Canyon.

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Boulder is very close to Longmont. In October in Boulder, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive 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 5th (Mon), indulge in some personalized pampering at Estes Park Massage, then take in the exciting artwork at Images of Rocky Mountain National Park, and then explore the activities along Sprague Lake. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Red Rose Rock Shop & Dick's Rock Museum, see the interesting displays at Baldpate Inn Key Room Collection, and then explore the activities along Sky Pond.

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You can drive from Boulder to Estes Park in an hour. In October, daytime highs in Estes Park are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive to Fort Collins.

Called vibrant, eclectic and authentic, Fort Collins tops “best of” lists year after year thanks to its myriad of cultural opportunities.

Benson Park Sculpture Garden has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Benson Park Sculpture Garden, get engrossed in the history at Loveland Museum/Gallery, and then hike along Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trek along Poudre River Trail and then examine the collection at Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures.

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You can drive from Estes Park to Fort Collins in 1.5 hours. In October in Fort Collins, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 39°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Steamboat Springs.

An internationally known ski resort, Steamboat Springs sits in the shadow of Mount Werner in north central Colorado.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Tread of Pioneers Museum, then take a leisurely stroll along Rotary Park Boardwalk, and then trek along Yampa River Core Trail. On your second day here, take in the dramatic scenery at Fish Creek Falls and then see Arkansas Valley Adventures - Day Rafting.

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Traveling by car from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Fort Collins in October; daily highs in Steamboat Springs reach 59°F and lows reach 30°F. On the 11th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel 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 12th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of The Anasazi Heritage Center.

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Explore your travel options from Steamboat Springs to Cortez with the Route module. While traveling from Steamboat Springs, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Cortez, ranging from highs of 69°F to lows of 34°F. On the 12th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.