3 days in Colorado Itinerary

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. Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at San Juan County Historical Society, then look for gifts at Route 550 Gifts, and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Idarado Mine.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Silverton tour site.

Denver to Silverton is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. When traveling from Denver in October, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Silverton: temperatures range from 56°F by day to 37°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Crested Butte.

Crested Butte is a home rule municipality in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. On the 30th (Fri), trek along Lower Loop Mountain Bike Trail, explore and take pictures at Kebler Pass, then sample the fine beverages at Montanya Distillers, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Union Congregational Church.

To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Crested Butte trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Silverton to Crested Butte in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Silverton in October, expect a bit cooler with lows of 26°F in Crested Butte. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) 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.

To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Aspen trip planner.

Getting from Crested Butte to Aspen by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive. In October, daytime highs in Aspen are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 30°F. You'll set off for Colorado Springs on the 31st (Sat).

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.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Sat): walk around Garden of the Gods and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Colorado City.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Aspen to Colorado Springs takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Aspen in October; daily highs in Colorado Springs reach 67°F and lows reach 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.