20 days in Northwest Colorado Itinerary

On the 17th (Mon), see the interesting displays at Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum.

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Toronto, Canada to Gateway is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Toronto to Gateway. Traveling from Toronto in April, you will find days in Gateway are a bit warmer (19°C), and nights are about the same (1°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Junction.

Grand Junction is known for nature, childrens museums, and wineries. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Cross Orchards Historic Site, learn about winemaking at Restoration Vineyards, ride a horse along The Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area, and get curious at Eureka! McConnell Math and Science Museum.

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Drive from Gateway to Grand Junction in 1.5 hours. In April in Grand Junction, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can drive to Steamboat Springs.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Holy Name Catholic Church and Tread of Pioneers Museum. Step out of Steamboat Springs to go to Walden and see Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge, which is approximately 1h 20 min away. And it doesn't end there: cast your line with a fishing tour, fly down the slopes at Steamboat Ski Resort, trek along Yampa River Core Trail, and take in nature's colorful creations at Yampa River Botanic Park.

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Traveling by car from Grand Junction to Steamboat Springs takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Grand Junction in April: high temperatures in Steamboat Springs hover around 13°C and lows are around -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Winter Park.

On the 24th (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Winter Park Resort and then stroll through Coca-Cola Tubing Hill. Here are some ideas for day two: hit the slopes at Grand Lake Nordic Center, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then look for all kinds of wild species at Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park, and finally identify plant and animal life at Vasquez Peak Wilderness.

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You can drive from Steamboat Springs to Winter Park in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Steamboat Springs in April: highs in Winter Park hover around -3°C, while lows dip to -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Keystone.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Peak 9, ski along the peaceful trails at Breckenridge Nordic Center, then appreciate the history behind Isak Heartstone, then contemplate the long history of High Line Railroad Park, and finally fly down the slopes at Blue River Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at Alpine Sports, then fly down the slopes at Arapahoe Basin, then make a trip to Loveland Pass, and finally see what you can catch with Silver Flask Fishing.

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Getting from Winter Park to Keystone by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. April in Keystone sees daily highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Vail.

Get some historical perspective at Beaver Creek Chapel and Vail Interfaith Chapel. Get out of town with these interesting Vail side-trips: Aspen (Independence Ghost Town & Independence Pass) and Breckenridge (Spas, Main Street, &more). There's still lots to do: hit the slopes at Vail Mountain Resort, glide through natural beauty at Vail Resorts Nordic and Backcountry School, stop by Vail Valley, and sample the fine beverages at 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company.

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Traveling by car from Keystone to Vail takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Keystone in April; daily highs in Vail reach 1°C and lows reach -6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to drive to Glenwood Springs.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Linwood Cemetery and Ute Cemetery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Glenwood Springs: Redstone Castle Tours (in Redstone), Aspen (The John Denver Sanctuary & Aspen Center for Environmental Studies) and Aspen Snowmass (in Snowmass Village). And it doesn't end there: boost your wellbeing at a local thermal spa, get in on the family fun at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, admire the verdant scenery at Roaring Fork Valley, and contemplate the waterfront views at Hanging Lake.

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You can drive from Vail to Glenwood Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Glenwood Springs are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.