32 days in Colorado Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Denver side-trips: Carousel of Happiness (in Nederland), Hidee Gold Mine (in Central City) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Idaho Springs). And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans, view the masterpieces at Denver Botanic Gardens, meet the residents at Denver Zoo, and see the sky in a new way at Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Denver online road trip planner.

Memmingen, Germany to Denver is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 8 hours. When traveling from Memmingen in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Denver, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can drive to Estes Park.

Change things up with these side-trips from Estes Park: Rocky Mountain National Park (Chasm Falls, Trail Ridge Road, &more). There's much more to do: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, take in the pleasant sights at Riverwalk in Downtown Estes Park, hike along Emerald Lake Trail, and take in the exciting artwork at Images of Rocky Mountain National Park.

To find maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Estes Park itinerary maker app.

Getting from Denver to Estes Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daytime highs in Estes Park are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Durango.

Get out of town with these interesting Durango side-trips: Million Dollar Highway (in Silverton) and Mesa Verde National Park (Balcony House, Cliff Palace, &more). There's much more to do: see Off-Road Tours, get outside with Outdoor Activities, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Durango itinerary builder website.

You can fly from Estes Park to Durango in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Estes Park in August; daily highs in Durango reach 32°C and lows reach 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Colorado Springs.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park & River Rafting & Tubing). Next up on the itinerary: walk around Garden of the Gods, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy, and stroll through Manitou Springs Incline.

To find photos and other tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs online sightseeing planner.

Getting from Durango to Colorado Springs by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Buena Vista.

On the 20th (Sun), mingle with the ghosts of the past at Winfield and then see Off-Road Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: experience rural life at Jumpin' Good Goat Dairy, stroll around Buena Vista River Park, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Buena Vista online road trip planner.

Getting from Colorado Springs to Buena Vista by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Colorado Springs in August; daily highs in Buena Vista reach 29°C and lows reach 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Breckenridge.

Get out of town with these interesting Breckenridge side-trips: Mount Elbert (in Leadville), Independence Pass (in Aspen) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Salida). There's still lots to do: go for a walk through Vail Pass Path, make a trip to Hotel de Paris Museum, grab your bike and head to Wellington Trail, and look for all kinds of wild species at Fairy Forest.

To find where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Breckenridge travel route builder app.

You can drive from Buena Vista to Breckenridge in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Buena Vista in August, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Breckenridge: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel to Steamboat Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Fish Creek Falls, then admire the natural beauty at Yampa River Botanic Park, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Keep things going the next day: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, tour the pleasant surroundings at Yampa River Core Trail, and then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Steamboat Springs online holiday planner.

You can do a combination of taxi and shuttle from Breckenridge to Steamboat Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. While traveling from Breckenridge, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Steamboat Springs, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Glenwood Springs.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Glenwood Springs: Aspen (Maroon Bells, The John Denver Sanctuary, &more). And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, test the waters at a local thermal spa, shop like a local with Art on 8th, and take in breathtaking views at Glenwood Canyon Bike Trail.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Glenwood Springs trip builder tool.

You can drive from Steamboat Springs to Glenwood Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus; or take a bus. When traveling from Steamboat Springs in August, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Glenwood Springs: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can travel back home.