56 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado holiday builder
Start: Exeter
Train to London Heathrow, Fly to Denver
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Denver
— 6 nights
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Colorado Springs
— 6 nights
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Breckenridge
— 6 nights
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Buena Vista
— 5 nights
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Aspen
— 7 nights
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Fruita
— 2 nights
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Ouray
— 5 nights
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Durango
— 6 nights
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Mesa Verde National Park
— 5 nights
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Estes Park
— 6 nights
Drive to Denver International Airport, Fly to Exeter
End: Exeter
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Denver — 6 nights
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Mile-High City
Explore Denver's surroundings by going to Fort Collins (New Belgium Brewing Company & Annual Flower Trial Garden), Boulder (Pearl Street Mall, Avery Brewing Company, &more) and Centennial Cone Park (in Golden). The adventure continues: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans, take a memorable drive along Guanella Pass, wander the streets of 16th Street Mall, and get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.
To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Denver sightseeing planner.
Exeter, UK to Denver is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of train and flight. Traveling from Exeter to Denver, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to drive to Colorado Springs.
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To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Denver sightseeing planner.
Exeter, UK to Denver is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of train and flight. Traveling from Exeter to Denver, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to drive to Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 6 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cañon City (River Rafting & Tubing, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, &more) and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek). The adventure continues: stroll around Garden of the Gods, meet the residents at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, learn about all things military at National Museum of World War II Aviation, and get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park.
To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip planner.
Drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In September, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can fly to Breckenridge.
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To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip planner.
Drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In September, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can fly to Breckenridge.
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Breckenridge — 6 nights
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Colorado's Kingdom
Venture out of the city with trips to Vail (Vail Recreation Path & Betty Ford Alpine Gardens), Loveland Pass (in Keystone) and Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour (in Georgetown). There's much more to do: go for a walk through Vail Pass Path, contemplate the waterfront views at Dillon Reservoir, grab your bike and head to Peaks Trail, and take a memorable drive along Boreas Pass Road.
To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Breckenridge travel route site.
Traveling by flight from Colorado Springs to Breckenridge takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Colorado Springs in September, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Breckenridge: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Buena Vista.
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To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Breckenridge travel route site.
Traveling by flight from Colorado Springs to Breckenridge takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Colorado Springs in September, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Breckenridge: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Buena Vista.
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Buena Vista — 5 nights
Get out of town with these interesting Buena Vista side-trips: Kebler Pass (in Crested Butte), Leadville (National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Mineral Belt Trail, &more) and Pike National Forest (in Fairplay).
Before you visit Buena Vista, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can drive from Breckenridge to Buena Vista in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Breckenridge in September: highs in Buena Vista hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Aspen.
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Before you visit Buena Vista, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
You can drive from Breckenridge to Buena Vista in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Breckenridge in September: highs in Buena Vista hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Aspen.
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Aspen — 7 nights
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Rocky Mountain High
Get out of town with these interesting Aspen side-trips: Glenwood Springs (River Rafting & Tubing, Thermal Spas, &more), Grand Mesa (in Grand Junction) and West Elk Loop Scenic Byway (in Carbondale). There's much more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maroon Bells, hike along Linkins Lake Trail, explore the striking landscape at Rocky Mountains, and pause for some photo ops at The John Denver Sanctuary.
For reviews and other tourist information, use the Aspen trip planning app.
You can drive from Buena Vista to Aspen in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Aspen are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Fruita.
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For reviews and other tourist information, use the Aspen trip planning app.
You can drive from Buena Vista to Aspen in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Aspen are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Fruita.
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Fruita — 2 nights
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On the 6th (Thu), take a pleasant ride with Rimrock Adventures, identify plant and animal life at Colorado National Monument, and then appreciate the history behind Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: do a tasting at Talon Wines at the Meadery, then trek along Mary's Loop, then walk around Black Ridge Wilderness Study Area, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Rattlesnake Canyon.
To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Fruita day trip planning site.
Drive from Aspen to Fruita in 2.5 hours. In October, Fruita is somewhat warmer than Aspen - with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Ouray.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Fruita day trip planning site.
Drive from Aspen to Fruita in 2.5 hours. In October, Fruita is somewhat warmer than Aspen - with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Ouray.
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Ouray — 5 nights
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ouray: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park & South Rim Road), Museum of the Mountain West (in Montrose) and Bear Creek Falls (in Telluride).
To plan Ouray vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
Traveling by car from Fruita to Ouray takes 2.5 hours. When traveling from Fruita in October, plan for slightly colder days in Ouray, with highs around 15°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Durango.
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Traveling by car from Fruita to Ouray takes 2.5 hours. When traveling from Fruita in October, plan for slightly colder days in Ouray, with highs around 15°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Durango.
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Durango — 6 nights
Venture out of the city with trips to Majestic Dude Ranch (in Mancos), Million Dollar Highway (in Silverton) and The Anasazi Heritage Center (in Dolores). The adventure continues: see Off-Road Tours, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and trek along Animas River Trail.
To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Durango road trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Ouray to Durango takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and shuttle; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Ouray in October, expect nights in Durango to be slightly colder, around 0°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Mesa Verde National Park.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Durango road trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Ouray to Durango takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and shuttle; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Ouray in October, expect nights in Durango to be slightly colder, around 0°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Mesa Verde National Park.
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Mesa Verde National Park — 5 nights
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Spend the 22nd (Sat) exploring nature at Mesa Verde National Park. There's still lots to do: explore the ancient world of Cliff Palace, contemplate the long history of Balcony House, make a trip to Park Point, and cruise along Ruins Road.
For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Mesa Verde National Park trip builder app.
Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In October, daily temperatures in Mesa Verde National Park can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Estes Park.
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For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Mesa Verde National Park trip builder app.
Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In October, daily temperatures in Mesa Verde National Park can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Estes Park.
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Estes Park — 6 nights
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Estes Park: Cache La Poudre River (in Fort Collins), Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark) and Rocky Mountain National Park (Old Fall River Road, Trail Ridge Road, &more). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, trot along with a tour on horseback, go for a walk through Riverwalk in Downtown Estes Park, and take a stroll through Downtown Estes Park.
To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Estes Park trip planner.
You can fly from Mesa Verde National Park to Estes Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. In October in Estes Park, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Estes Park trip planner.
You can fly from Mesa Verde National Park to Estes Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. In October in Estes Park, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel 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.
