36 days in Colorado Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like River Rafting & Tubing and Off-Road Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Glenwood Springs: Aspen (Maroon Bells, Rio Grande Trail, &more). And it doesn't end there: test the waters at a local thermal spa, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rocky Mountains, tour the pleasant surroundings at Hanging Lake Trail, and contemplate the waterfront views at Hanging Lake.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Glenwood Springs travel route planning tool.

Hobart, Australia to Glenwood Springs is an approximately 26-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 17 hours traveling from Hobart to Glenwood Springs. While traveling from Hobart, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Glenwood Springs, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Steamboat Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, make a trip to Cowboys & Indians Jewelry, and then take in the natural beauty of Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Yampa River Botanic Park, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, then take in the exciting artwork at Circle 7 Fine Art Gallery, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Fish Creek Falls.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Steamboat Springs attractions website.

Getting from Glenwood Springs to Steamboat Springs by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. While traveling from Glenwood Springs, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Steamboat Springs, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel to Breckenridge.

Attractions like River Rafting & Tubing and Main Street make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Breckenridge: Loveland Pass (in Keystone), Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour (in Georgetown) and South Park City Museum (in Fairplay). Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Vail Pass Path, hike along Black Powder Trail, stop by Mountain Goat Clothing Co, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Breckenridge online trip itinerary builder.

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 July, plan for a bit cooler days in Breckenridge, with highs around 21°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Buena Vista.

Kids will enjoy River Rafting & Tubing and National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. Explore Buena Vista's surroundings by going to Kebler Pass (in Crested Butte) and Independence Pass (in Aspen).

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Buena Vista trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Breckenridge to Buena Vista by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Breckenridge in July, expect nights in Buena Vista to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can drive to Colorado Springs.

Kids will enjoy River Rafting & Tubing and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. When in Colorado Springs, make a side trip to see Royal Gorge Bridge and Park in Cañon City, approximately Cañon City away. There's much more to do: walk around Garden of the Gods, expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy, admire the sheer force of The Broadmoor Seven Falls, and take a memorable drive along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.

To see photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Buena Vista to Colorado Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Buena Vista in July: high temperatures in Colorado Springs hover around 35°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Durango.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Off-Road Tours and Zipline. Change things up with these side-trips from Durango: Mesa Verde National Park (Ruins Road, Balcony House, &more) and Million Dollar Highway (in Silverton). And it doesn't end there: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, view the masterpieces at Scenic Aperture Gallery, trot along with a tour on horseback, and don't miss a visit to Historic Downtown Durango.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Durango driving holiday planning site.

Getting from Colorado Springs to Durango by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Durango can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Estes Park.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Photography Tours and Spas. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Estes Park: Rocky Mountain National Park (Bear Lake & Trail Ridge Road) and Sugarloaf Mountain (in Boulder). The adventure continues: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, shop like a local with Mountain Blown Glass, take in the dramatic scenery at Alberta Falls, and take a memorable drive along Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Estes Park trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Durango to Estes Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In July, daytime highs in Estes Park are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Denver.

Kids will enjoy River Rafting & Tubing and Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Denver: Hidee Gold Mine (in Central City), Carousel of Happiness (in Nederland) and Argo Mill and Tunnel (in Idaho Springs). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Denver Botanic Gardens, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Denver Zoo, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans, and steep yourself in history at Denver Union Station.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Denver online trip maker.

Traveling by car from Estes Park to Denver takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.