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.

On the 13th (Sun), steep yourself in history at Molly Brown House Museum, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and then take a stroll through 16th Street Mall.

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Paris, France to Denver is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Denver is minus 8 hours. 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 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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. On the 14th (Mon), get a dose of the wild on Colorado Wolf Adventures. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around 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.

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Drive from Denver to Woodland Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Denver in August, things will get little chillier in Woodland Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Green Mountain Falls.

Green Mountain Falls is a statutory town in El Paso and Teller counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Crystal Falls and then hike along Horsethief Falls. On your second day here, take a memorable drive along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, then trek along Monument Rock Trail, and then look for gifts at Peak Ranch's Alpaca Boutique.

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Green Mountain Falls is just a short distance from Woodland Park. In August, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive 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.

On the 18th (Fri), see Off-Road Tours and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Green Mountain Falls to Durango. August in Durango sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can 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. Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): make a trip to Main Street, take in the dramatic scenery at Bear Creek Falls, then get engrossed in the history at Telluride Historical Museum, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Traveling by car from Durango to Telluride takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or drive. While traveling from Durango, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Telluride, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Crested Butte.

Crested Butte is a home rule municipality in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): hit the slopes at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Union Congregational Church, then cruise along Kebler Pass, and finally trek along Lower Loop Mountain Bike Trail.

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You can drive from Telluride to Crested Butte in 3.5 hours. In August in Crested Butte, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) 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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maroon Bells. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue): stroll through The John Denver Sanctuary, hike along Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, then see Off-Road Tours, and finally trek along Lost Man Trail.

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Traveling by car from Crested Butte to Aspen takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Grand Lake.

Grand Lake is a statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States. On the 23rd (Wed), explore by horseback at Winding River Resort Stables, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then make a trip to Byers Canyon. On the 24th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Never Summer Mountain Products, tour the pleasant surroundings at Adams Falls Trail, get a taste of the local shopping with Studio 8369, then tour the pleasant surroundings at The Beach at Grand Lake, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Aspen to Grand Lake in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Aspen in August: highs in Grand Lake hover around 11°C, while lows dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) 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.

On the 25th (Fri), get curious at National Center for Atmospheric Research - NCAR, walk around Colorado Chautauqua: Park, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Flagstaff Mountain, and finally view the masterpieces at Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery.

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You can drive from Grand Lake to Boulder in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Grand Lake in August; daily highs in Boulder reach 34°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Denver.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, then take an in-depth tour of Golden History Museum, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans, and finally walk around Crown Hill Park.

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Denver is just a short distance from Boulder. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.