15 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Molly Brown House Museum, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then take a stroll through 16th Street Mall.

To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Denver journey planner.

Paris, France to Denver is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Paris to Denver, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Paris in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Denver: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Woodland Park.

The City of Woodland Park is a Home Rule Municipality that is the most populous city in Teller County, Colorado, United States and is immediately west of El Paso County and the unincorporated community of Crystola. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): head outdoors with Colorado Wolf Adventures. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Red Rocks Group Campground, look for all kinds of wild species at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, and then explore the activities along Manitou Park Lake.

To find maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Woodland Park trip planner.

Getting from Denver to Woodland Park by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Denver in August, things will get a bit cooler in Woodland Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Green Mountain Falls.

Green Mountain Falls is a statutory town in El Paso and Teller counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. On the 28th (Mon), take in the dramatic scenery at Crystal Falls and then hike along Horsethief Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Tue): cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, then trek along Monument Rock Trail, and then stop by Peak Ranch's Alpaca Boutique.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, read Green Mountain Falls visit website.

Green Mountain Falls is just a stone's throw from Woodland Park. In August, daily temperatures in Green Mountain Falls can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Durango.

Originally a frontier mining town, Durango is known today for its scenic setting, outdoor activities, and the 1880s steam-powered railway that takes visitors through sections of the mountains where roads don't reach.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Durango trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Green Mountain Falls to Durango. In August in Durango, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to travel to Telluride.

The town of Telluride is the county seat and most populous town of San Miguel County in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Colorado. On the 31st (Thu), don't miss a visit to Main Street, take in the dramatic scenery at Bear Creek Falls, then take an in-depth tour of Telluride Historical Museum, and finally see Off-Road Tours.

For reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Telluride trip app.

You can drive from Durango to Telluride in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or drive. When traveling from Durango in August, plan for slightly colder days in Telluride, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Crested Butte.

Crested Butte is a home rule municipality in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. On the 1st (Fri), see a world frozen in time at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Union Congregational Church, then admire all the interesting features of Kebler Pass, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Lower Loop Mountain Bike Trail.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Crested Butte day trip planning tool.

Getting from Telluride to Crested Butte by car takes about 3.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to drive 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.

On the 2nd (Sat), take in the awesome beauty at Maroon Bells. Keep things going the next day: stroll through The John Denver Sanctuary, then stroll through Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Lost Man Trail.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Aspen online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Crested Butte to Aspen takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Grand Lake.

Grand Lake is a statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): ride a horse along Winding River Resort Stables, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Byers Canyon. On the next day, look for gifts at Never Summer Mountain Products, hike along Adams Falls Trail, get a taste of the local shopping with Studio 8369, then kick back and relax at The Beach at Grand Lake, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Grand Lake online day trip planner.

Getting from Aspen to Grand Lake by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Traveling from Aspen in September, expect nights in Grand Lake to be little chillier, around 0°C, while days are cooler, around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough 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.

On the 6th (Wed), get curious at National Center for Atmospheric Research - NCAR, stroll around Colorado Chautauqua: Park, then take in the awesome beauty at Flagstaff Mountain, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery.

To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Boulder trip app.

Getting from Grand Lake to Boulder by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Grand Lake in September, you will find days in Boulder are warmer (30°C), and nights are a bit warmer (13°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Denver.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, then take an in-depth tour of Golden History Museum, then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Evans, and finally explore the activities along Crown Hill Park.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Denver road trip planning website.

Denver is very close to Boulder. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.