21 days in Colorado Itinerary

Colorado Springs is known for parks, zoos & aquariums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Garden of the Gods, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation, and admire all the interesting features of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs holiday planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Colorado Springs is an approximately 20-hour flight. Traveling from Brisbane to Colorado Springs, you'll gain 17 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Brisbane in April, plan for little chillier days in Colorado Springs, with highs around 18°C, while nights are colder with lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Denver.

Change things up with a short trip to Flatirons in Boulder (about 32 minutes away). There's much more to do: get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, see the interesting displays at Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, and take a stroll through 16th Street Mall.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Denver trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Denver takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and train. April in Denver sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Estes Park.

Change things up with these side-trips from Estes Park: Bear Lake (in Rocky Mountain National Park) and Room Escape Games (in Loveland). There's still lots to do: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, admire the verdant scenery at Many Parks Curve Overlook, hike along Emerald Lake Trail, and shop like a local with Patterson Glassworks Studio & Gallery.

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Estes Park road trip website.

Getting from Denver to Estes Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, daily temperatures in Estes Park can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Durango.

Venture out of the city with trips to The Anasazi Heritage Center (in Dolores) and Million Dollar Highway (in Silverton). There's still lots to do: delve into the lush surroundings at San Juan National Forest, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, see Off-Road Tours, and view the masterpieces at Scenic Aperture Gallery.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, read Durango travel route planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Estes Park to Durango takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Estes Park in April, expect slightly colder with lows of -2°C in Durango. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Gateway.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): examine the collection at Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Gateway road trip planning app.

You can drive from Durango to Gateway in 4 hours. Traveling from Durango in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Gateway, with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Aspen.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Aspen: Glenwood Springs (Hanging Lake Trail & Thermal Spas). And it doesn't end there: fly down the slopes at Aspen Snowmass, take a memorable drive along Independence Pass, appreciate the history behind The John Denver Sanctuary, and admire all the interesting features of Cottonwood Pass.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Aspen trip planner.

You can drive from Gateway to Aspen in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Gateway in April, things will get slightly colder in Aspen: highs are around 13°C and lows about -3°C. On the 29th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.