34 days in Colorado Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Glenwood Canyon Bike Trail and Hanging Lake Trail. Step off the beaten path and head to Grizzly Creek Trail and Harvey Gap State Park. When in Glenwood Springs, make a side trip to see Rifle Gap State Park in Rifle, approximately Rifle away. There's much more to do: explore the activities along Hanging Lake, explore the stunning scenery at Glenwood Canyon, tour the pleasant surroundings at Red Mtn / Jeanne Golay Trailhead, and cruise along West Elk Loop Scenic Byway.

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Memmingen, Germany to Glenwood Springs is an approximately 24-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Memmingen to Glenwood Springs. Traveling from Memmingen in May, expect Glenwood Springs to be a bit cooler, temps between 9°C and 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Vail.

Visiting Booth Falls Trail and Vail Recreation Path will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Fishing Charters & Tours and Leadville National Fish Hatchery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vail: Leadville (Mayflower Gulch & Mount Elbert). There's lots more to do: ski along the peaceful trails at Vail Resorts Nordic and Backcountry School, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Vail Interfaith Chapel, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company, and tee off at Vail Golf Club.

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Drive from Glenwood Springs to Vail in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to drive to Steamboat Springs.

Visiting Fishing Charters & Tours and Routt National Forest will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Adrenaline & Extreme Tours and Steamboat Lake State Park. When in Steamboat Springs, make a side trip to see Pearl Lake State Park in Clark, approximately Clark away. And it doesn't end there: trek along Yampa River Core Trail, stop by Erin Gallagher Jewelry, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and take in the dramatic scenery at Fish Creek Falls.

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Traveling by car from Vail to Steamboat Springs takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. When traveling from Vail in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Steamboat Springs, with highs around 19°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Colorado Springs.

Step out of the city life by going to Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center and Roxborough State Park. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Palmer Park and Manitou Springs Incline. Change things up with a short trip to Mueller State Park in Divide (about 48 minutes away). The adventure continues: get a dose of the wild on Colorado Wolf Adventures, walk around Garden of the Gods, admire the sheer force of Helen Hunt Falls, and sample some tasty brews at Rocky Mountain Food Tours.

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Traveling by flight from Steamboat Springs to Colorado Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Steamboat Springs in May; daily highs in Colorado Springs reach 23°C and lows reach 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to fly to Mesa Verde National Park.

Take a break from the city and head to Shiprock Rock Formation and Square Tower House. Step off the beaten path and head to Park Point and Point Lookout Trail. And it doesn't end there: cruise along Ruins Road, steep yourself in history at Cliff Palace, hike along Spruce Canyon Trail, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Knife Edge Trail.

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You can fly from Colorado Springs to Mesa Verde National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and taxi. In May, daytime highs in Mesa Verde National Park are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Pagosa Springs.

Explore hidden gems such as Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park and San Juan River Walk. Get in touch with nature at Piedra Falls and Fourmile Falls Trail.

For where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Pagosa Springs trip planner.

You can drive from Mesa Verde National Park to Pagosa Springs in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and shuttle; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in May, you will find days in Pagosa Springs are little chillier (20°C), and nights are about the same (1°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car to Mosca.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Colorado Gators Reptile Park, delve into the lush surroundings at Rio Grande National Forest, and then identify plant and animal life at Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. On the 27th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the fascinating landscape at Great Sand Dunes National Park.

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Traveling by car from Pagosa Springs to Mosca takes 2 hours. In May, daytime highs in Mosca are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Gunnison.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Neversink and Curecanti Creek. Escape the urban bustle at Ice Fish Colorado and Chalk Cliff Fish Hatchery. Change things up with these side-trips from Gunnison: Agnes Vaille Waterfall (in Nathrop), Crested Butte (Union Congregational Church, Lower Loop Mountain Bike Trail, &more) and Monarch Dog Sled Rides (in Monarch).

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Drive from Mosca to Gunnison in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Mosca in May, you will find days in Gunnison are a bit cooler (19°C), and nights are about the same (0°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can go by car to Ouray.

Visiting Jud Wiebe Trail and Uncompahgre Gorge will get you outdoors. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bear Creek Falls and Climbing Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Telluride (Cornet Creek Falls, Dave's Mountain Tours, &more).

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Traveling by car from Gunnison to Ouray takes 2 hours. Traveling from Gunnison in May, expect nights in Ouray to be about the same, around 2°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Rocky Mountain National Park.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Alberta Falls and Sheep Lakes. Take a break from the city and head to Many Parks Curve Overlook and Trail Ridge Road. And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic scenery at Chasm Falls, take some stellar pictures from Milner Pass, trek along Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead, and explore the activities along Dream Lake.

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Fly from Ouray to Rocky Mountain National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Ouray in June, expect nights in Rocky Mountain National Park to be about the same, around 14°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 36°C. On the 6th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.