27 days in Colorado Itinerary

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 (Sun), trot along with a tour on horseback.

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New York City to Estes Park is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Estes Park. Traveling from New York City in June, you will find days in Estes Park are a bit warmer (87°F), and nights are little chillier (54°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Denver.

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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a new perspective on nature at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, then get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, then admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, and finally explore the activities along Crown Hill Park.

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Getting from Estes Park to Denver by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Denver can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to take a bus 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.

Garden of the Gods has been added to your itinerary. On the 11th (Thu), walk around Garden of the Gods, explore the historical opulence of Miramont Castle Museum, and then take in the pleasant sights at Pike's Peak - America's Mountain. Here are some ideas for day two: get your game on at Battlefield Colorado, get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, and then look for gifts at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

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Traveling by bus from Denver to Colorado Springs takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In June, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then take in the exciting artwork at Scenic Aperture Gallery, and then get interesting insight from Tours.

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You can fly from Colorado Springs to Durango in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. Traveling from Colorado Springs in June, Durango is slightly colder at night with lows of 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Buena Vista.

The Town of Buena Vista is a Statutory Town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): get outside with Four Mile Recreation Area, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Buena Vista trip planner .

You can drive from Durango to Buena Vista in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle, bus, and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Durango in June: highs in Buena Vista hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Glenwood Springs.

Glenwood Springs occupies a scenic location at the junction of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River, halfway between Vail and Aspen along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): take in the awesome beauty at Maroon Bells. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Tue): find something for the whole family at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and then hike along Hanging Lake Trail.

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Drive from Buena Vista to Glenwood Springs in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or take a bus. While traveling from Buena Vista, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Glenwood Springs, ranging from highs of 66°F to lows of 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Silverton.

The town of Silverton is a Statutory Town that is the county seat of, and the only incorporated municipality in San Juan County, Colorado, United States. Change things up with a short trip to Piedra Falls in Pagosa Springs (about 1h 25 min away). There's still lots to do: cruise along Million Dollar Highway, take a memorable tour with Tours, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Silverton Mountain, and discover the riches below the earth's surface at Idarado Mine.

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Drive from Glenwood Springs to Silverton in 4 hours. While traveling from Glenwood Springs, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Silverton, ranging from highs of 72°F to lows of 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Gunnison.

The City of Gunnison is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): mingle with the ghosts of the past at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, hike along Lower Loop Mountain Bike Trail, and then explore and take pictures at Kebler Pass. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Curecanti National Recreation Area and then go for a stroll along the water at Blue Mesa Fishing.

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Drive from Silverton to Gunnison in 3 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Gunnison when traveling from Silverton in June, with lows around 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Mesa Verde National Park.

Whereas most national parks are primarily devoted to showcasing unique and special landscapes, Mesa Verde National Park focuses on ancient human habitation.

On the 24th (Wed), get engrossed in the history at Cortez Cultural Center, then admire the masterpieces at Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum, then delve into the distant past at Hovenweep National Monument, and finally appreciate the history behind Four Corners Monument. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Thu): explore the ancient world of Long House, then delve into the distant past at Balcony House, and then explore the ancient world of Cliff Palace.

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Drive from Gunnison to Mesa Verde National Park in 5 hours. When traveling from Gunnison in June, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Mesa Verde National Park: temperatures range from 89°F by day to 46°F at night. On the 26th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park presents an ideal setting for recreation in the mountain range for which the park is named.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): hike along Emerald Lake Trail, take a peaceful walk through Many Parks Curve Overlook, then take a memorable drive along Trail Ridge Road, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lily Lake. On the next day, contemplate the waterfront views at Bear Lake, then explore the striking landscape at Alluvial Fan, and then take a memorable drive along Old Fall River Road.

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Drive from Mesa Verde National Park to Rocky Mountain National Park in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, bus, and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in June, Rocky Mountain National Park is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride back home.

Ouray is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Ouray County, Colorado, United States. On the 30th (Tue), take in the dramatic natural features at Yankee Boy Basin, see Off-Road Tours, and then walk around Box Canyon Waterfall & Park. On the 1st (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Ouray Alchemist Museum, hike along Cascade Falls Park, then admire the sheer force of Bear Creek Falls, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Perimeter Trail.

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You can drive from Rocky Mountain National Park to Ouray in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car, bus, and flight. Traveling from Rocky Mountain National Park in June, things will get a bit cooler in Ouray: highs are around 72°F and lows about 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.