31 days in Colorado Itinerary

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.

Get in touch with nature at Estes Park Guided Tours and Butterfly Pavilion. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The International Church of Cannabis and Images of Rocky Mountain National Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Denver: Emerald Lake Trail (in Rocky Mountain National Park), Estes Park (Snowy Peaks Winery & Patterson Glassworks Studio & Gallery) and Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Coca-Cola Tubing Hill, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Stranahan's Whiskey Distillery & Cocktail Bar, make a trip to Fraser Tubing Hill, and examine the collection at Forney Museum of Transportation.

To see reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Denver attractions planner.

Polokwane, South Africa to Denver is an approximately 33-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 9 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Polokwane in March; daily highs in Denver reach 15°C and lows reach -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

Get in touch with nature at Manitou Springs Incline and Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Glen Eyrie Castle and Bishop Castle. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Museum of Friends (in Walsenburg) and Mueller State Park (in Divide). There's still lots to do: sample some tasty brews at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, see the interesting displays at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, trek along Palmer Park, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs road trip planning app.

Getting from Denver to Colorado Springs by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. March in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can fly 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.

Get in touch with nature at Aspen Snowmass and Sunlight Mountain Resort. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Buttermilk Mountain and Aspen Highlands. Venture out of the city with trips to Glenwood Springs (Spas & Cooper Corner Gallery).

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Aspen trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Colorado Springs to Aspen in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Colorado Springs in March, expect Aspen to be slightly colder, temps between 10°C and -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to drive to Steamboat Springs.

An internationally known ski resort, Steamboat Springs sits in the shadow of Mount Werner in north central Colorado.

Take a break from the city and head to Steamboat Gondola and Routt National Forest. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Fishing Charters & Tours and Tread of Pioneers Museum. The adventure continues: fly down the slopes at Howelsen Hill Ski Area, stroll through Yampa River Core Trail, take in nature's colorful creations at Yampa River Botanic Park, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Steamboat Springs road trip app.

You can drive from Aspen to Steamboat Springs in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. In March, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Breckenridge.

Founded in 1859 as part of the Gold Rush in the Rockies, Breckenridge boasts a main street lined with colorful wooden storefronts housing cafes and shops, giving the effect of a thriving western town from the 19th century.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Boreas Pass Road and Arapahoe Basin. Vail Valley and Barney Ford Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Ski Cooper (in Leadville) and Loveland Ski Area (in Georgetown). There's much more to do: fly down the slopes at Blue River Sports, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Peak 9, ski along the peaceful trails at Breckenridge Nordic Center, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Breckenridge travel route planner.

You can do a combination of shuttle and taxi from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. When traveling from Steamboat Springs in March, plan for slightly colder days in Breckenridge, with highs around 0°C, while nights are about the same with lows around -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to fly 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Snowbike Experience and Spruce Tree House. Take a break from the city and head to Durango Dog Ranch and Purgatory Resort. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Durango: Mesa Verde National Park (Balcony House & Park Point) and The Anasazi Heritage Center (in Dolores). It doesn't end there: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Durango sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Breckenridge to Durango takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Breckenridge in March, plan for much hotter days and about the same nights in Durango: temperatures range from 15°C by day to -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Telluride.

The town of Telluride is the county seat and most populous town of San Miguel County in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Colorado. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Ouray Alchemist Museum and Telluride Historical Museum. Escape the urban bustle at Off-Road Tours and Jud Wiebe Trail. Venture out of the city with trips to Spas (in Ridgway) and Ouray (Mr. Grumpy Pants Brewing Company & Perimeter Trail). It doesn't end there: make a trip to New Sheridan Hotel and take in the dramatic scenery at Bear Creek Falls.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Telluride trip itinerary planning website.

Drive from Durango to Telluride in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or drive. When traveling from Durango in March, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Telluride: temperatures range from 7°C by day to -4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can travel back home.