11 days in Colorado 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.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Denver trip planner.

Baltimore to Denver is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and subway. Traveling from Baltimore to Denver, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Baltimore in May, expect Denver to be slightly colder, temps between 66°F and 43°F. On the 29th (Wed), you'll travel 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.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Boulder trip itinerary builder site.

Boulder is just a stone's throw from Denver. In May, daytime highs in Boulder are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can 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.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Estes Park holiday planner.

You can drive from Boulder to Estes Park in an hour. May in Estes Park sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 43°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can go by car 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.

You've now added Colorado Hot Air Balloon Rides to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 31st (Fri): soar above the sights with Colorado Hot Air Balloon Rides, admire all the interesting features of Boreas Pass Road, and then glide through natural beauty at Sally Barber Mine Trail. On the 1st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get all the information you need at Breckenridge Welcome Center, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then hike along McCullough Gulch, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Breckenridge route planning tool.

Drive from Estes Park to Breckenridge in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and shuttle. Traveling from Estes Park in May, expect nights in Breckenridge to be a bit cooler, around 31°F, while days are colder, around 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Frisco.

The Town of Frisco is a Home Rule Municipality in Summit County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): enjoy some diversion at Silverthorne Recreation Center, trek along Lily Pad Lake, and then go for a stroll along the water at Frisco Bay Marina. On the next day, take in the waterfront activity at Dillon Marina, then contemplate the waterfront views at Keystone Lake, and then contemplate the long history of Hotel de Paris Museum.

To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Frisco road trip site.

Frisco is just a stone's throw from Breckenridge. In June in Frisco, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Vail.

Originally built as a base for Vail Ski Resort, the town of Vail has blossomed into its own destination, but still has less than 6,000 permanent residents.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): wander the streets of Vail Valley, have some family-friendly fun at Vail Valley Escape Room, and then hike along Booth Falls Trail. On the next day, examine the collection at Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame, take in the spiritual surroundings of Beaver Creek Chapel, and then stroll through Vail / Beaver Creek Resort.

For maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Vail trip planner.

Getting from Frisco to Vail by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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.

On the 6th (Thu), examine the collection at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, walk around North Cheyenne Canon Park, and then see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): find something for the whole family at North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop, then identify plant and animal life at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, and then admire the majestic nature at Mueller State Park.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs online trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Vail to Colorado Springs in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect warmer weather when traveling from Vail in June: highs in Colorado Springs hover around 84°F, while lows dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.