22 days in Colorado Itinerary
22 days in Colorado Itinerary
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22 days in Colorado Itinerary
Start: Pittsburgh
Fly + taxi:
7h 30min
1
Steamboat Springs
— 2 nights
Drive:
4h 45min
2
Rocky Mountain National Park
— 4 nights
Drive:
1h 45min
3
Denver
— 3 nights
bus:
1h
4
Colorado Springs
— 3 nights
Drive:
1h 15min
5
Canon City
— 1 night
Drive:
2h
6
Buena Vista
— 1 night
Drive:
1h 45min
7
Aspen
— 4 nights
Fly:
5h
8
Durango
— 3 nights
Fly:
8h 30min
End: Pittsburgh
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2
nights
Steamboat Springs
2
nights

Ski Town USA
An internationally known ski resort, Steamboat Springs sits in the shadow of Mount Werner in north central Colorado.On the 5th (Fri), hit the slopes at Steamboat Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Fish Creek Falls, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Strawberry Park Hot Springs, then stop by Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, and finally stop by F.M. Light & Sons.
To see photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Steamboat Springs online road trip planner .
Pittsburgh to Steamboat Springs is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Pittsburgh to Steamboat Springs is minus 2 hours. Plan for colder nights when traveling from Pittsburgh in June since evenings lows in Steamboat Springs dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Things to do in Steamboat Springs
Highlights from your plan

Fish Creek Falls
10:00am, Sat Jun 6

Steamboat Ski Resort
3:00pm, Fri Jun 5

Strawberry Park Hot Springs
1:00pm, Sat Jun 6
4
nights
Rocky Mountain National Park
4
nights

Rocky Mountain National Park presents an ideal setting for recreation in the mountain range for which the park is named.Escape the urban bustle at Trail Ridge Road and Emerald Lake Trail. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rocky Mountain National Park: Carousel of Happiness (in Nederland) and Earthwood Artisans (in Estes Park). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Bear Lake, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and admire the verdant scenery at Many Parks Curve Overlook.
For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Rocky Mountain National Park trip itinerary planning app .
Getting from Steamboat Springs to Rocky Mountain National Park by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Steamboat Springs in June: high temperatures in Rocky Mountain National Park hover around 87°F and lows are around 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Denver.
Things to do in Rocky Mountain National Park
Side Trips
Estes Park, Carousel of Happiness
Highlights from your plan

Bear Lake
2:30pm, Tue Jun 9
Horseback Riding Tours
3:00pm, Wed Jun 10

Hallett Peak
10:00am, Tue Jun 9
3
nights
Denver
3
nights

Mile-High City
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.Step out of the city life by going to River Rafting & Tubing and Mount Evans. Change things up with these side-trips from Denver: Boulder (Humane Society of Boulder Valley & Flatirons). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Denver Botanic Gardens, stroll through Denver Zoo, admire all the interesting features of Coors Field, and snap pictures at Denver Millennium Bridge.
For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Denver road trip planning tool .
You can drive from Rocky Mountain National Park to Denver in 2 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Denver can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to take a bus to Colorado Springs.
Things to do in Denver
Side Trips
Boulder, River Rafting & Tubing
Highlights from your plan

Mount Evans
1:30pm, Sat Jun 13
River Rafting & Tubing
2:00pm, Fri Jun 12

Flatirons
3:00pm, Sun Jun 14
3
nights
Colorado Springs
3
nights

City of Millionaires
National Landmark red cliffs and the even more striking Pikes Peak mountain attracts tourism to Colorado Springs.Get outdoors at Garden of the Gods and Helen Hunt Falls. The adventure continues: take in the pleasant sights at Pikes Peak, examine the collection at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, have some family-friendly fun at Battlefield Colorado, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs day trip site .
You can take a bus from Denver to Colorado Springs in an hour. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and flight. In June, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Canon City.
Things to do in Colorado Springs
Side Trip
Manitou Springs
Highlights from your plan

Pikes Peak
11:30am, Mon Jun 15

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
10:00am, Tue Jun 16

Helen Hunt Falls
1:00pm, Tue Jun 16
1
night
Canon City
1
night
Climate Capital of Colorado
Part of Colorado's Royal Gorge Region, Cañon City straddles the Arkansas River.Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): head outdoors with Royal Gorge Anglers and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.
To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Canon City trip itinerary builder tool .
Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Canon City takes 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Buena Vista.
Things to do in Canon City
Highlights from your plan
River Rafting & Tubing
2:30pm, Thu Jun 18

Royal Gorge Anglers
10:00am, Thu Jun 18
1
night
Buena Vista
1
night
The Town of Buena Vista is a Statutory Town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): get great views at Collegiate Peaks Scenic Overlook, then relax in the rural setting at Jumpin' Good Goat Dairy, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.
To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Buena Vista road trip planning website .
Getting from Canon City to Buena Vista by car takes about 2 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Canon City in June: high temperatures in Buena Vista hover around 79°F and lows are around 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Aspen.
To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Buena Vista road trip planning website .
Getting from Canon City to Buena Vista by car takes about 2 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Canon City in June: high temperatures in Buena Vista hover around 79°F and lows are around 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Aspen.
Things to do in Buena Vista
Highlights from your plan
River Rafting & Tubing
2:00pm, Fri Jun 19

Jumpin' Good Goat Dairy
12:00pm, Fri Jun 19

Collegiate Peaks Scenic Overlook
10:00am, Fri Jun 19
4
nights
Aspen
4
nights

Rocky Mountain High
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.Step out of the city life by going to Maroon Bells and Hanging Lake Trail. Go for a jaunt from Aspen to Glenwood Springs to see River Rafting & Tubing about 1h 25 min away. There's still lots to do: cruise along Independence Pass, hit the slopes at Aspen Snowmass, stroll through Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, and appreciate the history behind The John Denver Sanctuary.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Aspen trip planner .
Drive from Buena Vista to Aspen in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Aspen are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Durango.
Things to do in Aspen
Side Trips
Glenwood Springs, Aspen Snowmass
Highlights from your plan

Maroon Bells
10:30am, Sat Jun 20

Independence Pass
1:30pm, Sun Jun 21

Aspen Snowmass
10:00am, Tue Jun 23
3
nights
Durango
3
nights

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 24th (Wed): take in the exciting artwork at Earthen Vessel Gallery, then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and then don't miss a visit to Historic Downtown Durango. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Columba Catholic Church and then delve into the lush surroundings at San Juan National Forest.
To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Durango trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Aspen to Durango in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. While traveling from Aspen, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Durango, ranging from highs of 85°F to lows of 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.
Things to do in Durango
Highlights from your plan

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
10:00am, Fri Jun 26

San Juan National Forest
1:00pm, Thu Jun 25
River Rafting & Tubing
11:00am, Wed Jun 24
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