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.

Explore Denver's surroundings by going to Maison de Ski (in Idaho Springs) and Winter Park Resort (in Winter Park). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Denver Art Museum, see the sky in a new way at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, explore the galleries of The International Church of Cannabis, and take a stroll through 16th Street Mall.

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Manchester, UK to Denver is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Manchester to Denver due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Manchester in February, plan for little chillier nights in Denver, with lows around -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) 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 26th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Garden of the Gods, learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation, look for gifts at Christmas in Manitou, and explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon Open Space.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In February, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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 28th (Tue): take in the natural beauty of Strawberry Park Hot Springs, fly down the slopes at Mount Werner, and then admire all the interesting features of Steamboat Ski Resort.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Steamboat Springs tour itinerary site.

You can fly from Colorado Springs to Steamboat Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Colorado Springs in February; daily highs in Steamboat Springs reach 1°C and lows reach -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) 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.

On the 1st (Wed), hit the slopes at Ski Cooper, then ski along the peaceful trails at Beaver Creek Nordic Center, and then stroll through Beaver Creek Ski Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: fly down the slopes at Vail Mountain Resort, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Frisco Adventure Park, and then don't miss a visit to Main Street.

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You can drive from Steamboat Springs to Vail in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Traveling from Steamboat Springs in February, you will find days in Vail are little chillier (-3°C), and nights are about the same (-11°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Aspen: Glenwood Springs (Sunlight Mountain Resort & Thermal Spas). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. It doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Buttermilk Mountain.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Aspen day trip planning website.

You can drive from Vail to Aspen in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Vail in March, expect nights in Aspen to be about the same, around -7°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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.

On the 7th (Tue), take in the exciting artwork at The Studio Fine Art and Framing and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Estes Park online sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Aspen to Estes Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Aspen in March, with highs in Estes Park at 19°C and lows at -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.