14 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Denver: Maison de Ski (in Idaho Springs) and Winter Park Resort (in Winter Park). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Denver Art Museum, see the sky in a new way at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, look for gifts at Mountain Lux Candles, and admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Denver driving holiday planner.

London, UK to Denver is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 7 hours. Traveling from London in February, plan for a bit cooler nights in Denver, with lows around -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to 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.

Pack the 28th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Garden of the Gods, look for gifts at Christmas in Manitou, admire the masterpieces at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, and learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Colorado Springs route maker site.

You can drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In February in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and -7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to fly to Steamboat Springs.

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

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): take in the natural beauty of Strawberry Park Hot Springs, hit the slopes at Mount Werner, and then fly down the slopes at Steamboat Ski Resort.

To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Steamboat Springs trip itinerary tool.

You can fly from Colorado Springs to Steamboat Springs in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Traveling from Colorado Springs in March, expect Steamboat Springs to be slightly colder, temps between 8°C and -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): fly down the slopes at Beaver Creek Ski Area, then see the interesting displays at Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame, and then hit the slopes at Vail Mountain Resort.

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Getting from Steamboat Springs to Vail by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. When traveling from Steamboat Springs in March, plan for slightly colder days in Vail, with highs around 0°C, while nights are about the same with lows around -8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Aspen.

Known as a ski resort town, Aspen's history goes back to its roots as a silver-mining village tucked away in an isolated valley of the Rocky Mountains.

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To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Aspen road trip tool.

You can drive from Vail to Aspen in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Vail in March, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Aspen: temperatures range from 10°C by day to -7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): take a memorable drive along Trail Ridge Road, then view the masterpieces at The Studio Fine Art and Framing, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. Keep things going the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Images of Rocky Mountain National Park and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Estes Park online tour itinerary planner.

Fly from Aspen to Estes Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Aspen in March, with highs in Estes Park at 19°C and lows at -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can fly back home.