30 days in Colorado, Texas & Montana Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States tour planner
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Glenwood Springs
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Ouray
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Durango
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South Padre Island
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Galveston, Galveston Island
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Colorado Springs
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Denver
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Glacier National Park
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Big Sky
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Glenwood Springs — 3 nights
Step out of the city life by going to Maroon Bells and Maroon Lake Scenic Trail. Change things up with these side-trips from Glenwood Springs: The John Denver Sanctuary (in Aspen) and Gene Taylor Sports (in Snowmass Village). And it doesn't end there: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, tour the pleasant surroundings at Glenwood Canyon Bike Trail, trek along Hanging Lake Trail, and test the waters at a local thermal spa.
To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Glenwood Springs itinerary builder.
Sydney, Australia to Glenwood Springs is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 17 hours traveling from Sydney to Glenwood Springs. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Sydney in September, with highs in Glenwood Springs at 17°C and lows at 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Ouray.
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Sydney, Australia to Glenwood Springs is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 17 hours traveling from Sydney to Glenwood Springs. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Sydney in September, with highs in Glenwood Springs at 17°C and lows at 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Ouray.
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Ouray — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 5th (Tue): examine the collection at Ouray Alchemist Museum, then look for all kinds of wild species at Dennis Weaver Memorial Park, and then trek along Yankee Boy Basin. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Yankee Girl Mine, see a world frozen in time at Animas Forks, then boost your wellbeing at Ouray Hot Springs Pool, and finally see Off-Road Tours.
To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Ouray trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Glenwood Springs to Ouray in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Glenwood Springs in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Ouray: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can go by car to Durango.
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To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Ouray trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Glenwood Springs to Ouray in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Glenwood Springs in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Ouray: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can go by car to Durango.
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Durango — 3 nights
Do some cultural sightseeing at Cliff Palace and Balcony House. Escape the urban bustle at Zipline and Durango Wildlife Museum and Fish Hatchery. When in Durango, make a side trip to see Nordenskiold #16 Trail in Mesa Verde National Park, approximately Mesa Verde National Park away. There's still lots to do: cast your line with a fishing tour, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Durango Craft Spirits, get a taste of the local shopping with Scenic Aperture Gallery, and view the masterpieces at Toh-Atin Gallery.
To see reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Durango attractions planner.
You can drive from Ouray to Durango in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and shuttle; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Ouray in September, you will find days in Durango are somewhat warmer (29°C), and nights are about the same (7°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to fly to South Padre Island.
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You can drive from Ouray to Durango in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and shuttle; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Ouray in September, you will find days in Durango are somewhat warmer (29°C), and nights are about the same (7°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to fly to South Padre Island.
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South Padre Island — 2 nights
On the 10th (Sun), identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle, Inc., appreciate the extensive heritage of Laguna Madre Nature Trail, then identify plant and animal life at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, and finally look for gifts at Seas the Day. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Isla Blanca Park, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then witness the site of a historic battle at Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park.
To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the South Padre Island trip maker site.
Traveling by flight from Durango to South Padre Island takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Durango to South Padre Island. While traveling from Durango, expect a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in South Padre Island, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Galveston.
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To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the South Padre Island trip maker site.
Traveling by flight from Durango to South Padre Island takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Durango to South Padre Island. While traveling from Durango, expect a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in South Padre Island, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Galveston.
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Galveston, Galveston Island — 3 nights
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The Oleander City
Your inner history buff will appreciate The Strand and Old City Cemetery. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Seawall and 1892 Bishop's Palace. There's lots more to do: cast your line with a fishing tour, get engrossed in the history at Moody Mansion, see the interesting displays at Galveston Railroad Museum, and don't miss a visit to Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA.
To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Galveston road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from South Padre Island to Galveston takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. September in Galveston sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 30°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Colorado Springs.
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To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Galveston road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from South Padre Island to Galveston takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. September in Galveston sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 30°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 4 nights
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Old Colorado City Historic District and Manitou Cliff Dwellings will appeal to history buffs. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like National Museum of World War II Aviation and Penrose Heritage Museum. When in Colorado Springs, make a side trip to see Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center in Divide, approximately Divide away. There's lots more to do: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, make a trip to Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, stroll around North Cheyenne Canon Park, and view the masterpieces at Garman Sculpture Works.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs vacation planning app.
You can fly from Galveston to Colorado Springs in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Galveston to Colorado Springs due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Galveston, expect a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Colorado Springs, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Denver.
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To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs vacation planning app.
You can fly from Galveston to Colorado Springs in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Galveston to Colorado Springs due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Galveston, expect a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Colorado Springs, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Denver.
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Denver — 4 nights
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Mile-High City
16th Street Mall and Molly Brown House Museum will appeal to history buffs. Get outdoors at Trail Ridge Road and Estes Park Guided Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Denver: Many Parks Curve Overlook (in Rocky Mountain National Park) and Pearl Street Mall (in Boulder). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, explore the galleries of The International Church of Cannabis, engage your brain at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and steep yourself in history at Denver Union Station.
For other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Denver tour itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Colorado Springs to Denver in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and train. In September, daytime highs in Denver are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can fly to Glacier National Park.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Denver tour itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Colorado Springs to Denver in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and train. In September, daytime highs in Denver are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can fly to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park — 4 nights
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Crown of the Continent
Visiting Going-to-the-Sun Road and Avalanche Lake will get you outdoors. On the 25th (Mon), hike the day away at Highline Trail. The adventure continues: appreciate the views at Logan Pass, stroll through Grinnell Glacier, get great views at Jackson Glacier Overlook, and take in the dramatic scenery at Virginia Falls.
For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Glacier National Park road trip planning tool.
Getting from Denver to Glacier National Park by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In September, Glacier National Park is slightly colder than Denver - with highs of 24°C and lows of 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Big Sky.
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For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Glacier National Park road trip planning tool.
Getting from Denver to Glacier National Park by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In September, Glacier National Park is slightly colder than Denver - with highs of 24°C and lows of 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Big Sky.
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Big Sky — 3 nights
Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): fly down the slopes at Big Sky Resort, then trot along with a tour on horseback, then explore the different monuments and memorials at The Soldiers Chapel, and finally trek along Ousel Falls Trail. On the 28th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then relax and rejuvenate at Boiling River, and then take in the awesome beauty at Lone Peak.
For reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Big Sky vacation maker tool.
Traveling by flight from Glacier National Park to Big Sky takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Glacier National Park in September, things will get little chillier in Big Sky: highs are around 20°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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For reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Big Sky vacation maker tool.
Traveling by flight from Glacier National Park to Big Sky takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Glacier National Park in September, things will get little chillier in Big Sky: highs are around 20°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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Colorado travel guide
The Centennial State
Home to diverse natural ecosystems, Colorado boasts numerous ski resorts, vineyards, canyons, fossil-rich national parks, rugged natural trails, and picturesque scenic drives. Arguably the greatest of Colorado's many natural wonders is Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in the North American Rockies. The state's natural beauty inspired the opening lyrics of the song "America the Beautiful." Aside from its abundant unspoiled wilderness, Colorado also offers many urban attractions, including award-winning restaurants and nationally praised microbreweries. With an extensive system of highways and railroads, the state provides visitors on vacation with a chance to explore this largely untamed part of the country by car or train.
Texas travel guide
The Lone Star State
Thanks to its size and geologic features, Texas contains diverse landscapes that closely resemble both the south and southwest of the United States. Though most people associate Texas with tracts of barren land, deserts cover only about 10 percent of the state, with most of its big population centers located in areas once covered by prairies, grasslands, and forests. As you travel from one end of Texas to the other, observe the changing terrain that ranges from coastal piney woods and swamps in the east to the mountains of the west, with rolling plains and rugged hills in the center. For a bit of urban sightseeing visit some of the state's large cities such as Houston, Dallas, or Austin, or immerse yourself in the nation's history by adding famous attractions like The Alamo to your itinerary. Take plenty of time to mingle with the locals, famous for their hospitality, generosity, and fiercely independent spirit.
Montana travel guide
The Crown of the Continent
With a population of only one million, Montana remains an untouched natural paradise of snowcapped peaks, expansive forests, and alpine lakes, dotted with Old West ghost towns, Indian reservations, and progressive urban communities. Appreciate the state's unique charm and beauty with a trip to Glacier National Park, where you can come face-to-face with Montana wildlife among its high peaks. Head to the state's largest cities, Billings and Missoula, for an array of historical attractions and cultural sightseeing.
