11 days in Colorado Itinerary

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've added Room Escape Games, Rainbow Trail, Phantom Canyon Brewing Co, and other attractions to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get a taste of local nightlife at Judge Baldwin's Brewing Company, join in the after-dark buzz at Phantom Canyon Brewing Co, then trek along Rainbow Trail, then see the interesting displays at Penrose Heritage Museum, and finally get curious at Peterson Air & Space Museum. On your second day here, take an in-depth tour of Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, then explore the world behind art at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center.

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Denver to Colorado Springs is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In December, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 45°F, while at night they dip to 18°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to 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. You've added Pueblo Zoo, The Senate Bar & Grill, Pueblo Railway Museum, and other attractions to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): contemplate the long history of Rosemount Museum, then examine the collection at Pueblo Railway Museum, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Pueblo Zoo, and finally get a taste of local nightlife at The Senate Bar & Grill. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at Florence Pioneer Museum and Research Center, take in the awesome beauty at Wet Mountains, and then explore the historical opulence of Bishop Castle.

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Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Pueblo takes an hour. In December, daily temperatures in Pueblo can reach 48°F, while at night they dip to 16°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can travel to Breckenridge.

Founded in 1859 as part of the Gold Rush in the Rockies, Breckenridge boasts a main street lined with colorful wooden storefronts housing cafes and shops, giving the effect of a thriving western town from the 19th century.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Barney Ford Victorian House and Georgetown Firefighting Museum. Get in touch with nature at Loveland Ski Area and Vail / Beaver Creek Resort. Step out of Breckenridge with an excursion to Hotel de Paris Museum in Georgetown--about 50 minutes away. The adventure continues: glide through natural beauty at Breckenridge Nordic Center, enjoy some diversion at Tumble Bubbles, sample the tasty concoctions at Broken Compass Brewery & Tap House, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Getting from Pueblo to Breckenridge by car takes about 3 hours. While traveling from Pueblo, expect cooler days and about the same nights in Breckenridge, ranging from highs of 25°F to lows of 14°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to drive to Denver.

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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and American Museum of Western Art. Museum-lovers will get to explore Swetsville Zoo and Molly Brown House Museum. Take a break from Denver with a short trip to Roxborough State Park in Littleton, about 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Clyfford Still Museum, examine the collection at Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity United Methodist Church, and explore the galleries of Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center.

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Drive from Breckenridge to Denver in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of shuttle and train. When traveling from Breckenridge in December, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Denver: temperatures range from 43°F by day to 19°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.