6 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado trip itinerary planner
Start: Denver
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Cañon City
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Westcliffe
— 1 night
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Monte Vista
— 1 night
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La Veta
— 1 night
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Calhan
— 1 night
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End: Denver
Thu, May 12 - Tue, May 17
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Cañon City — 1 day
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Climate Capital of Colorado
Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): go on a hair-raising tour with Museum of Colorado Prisons and then take in the views from Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.
For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Cañon City journey planner.
Denver to Cañon City is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Denver in May, you will find days in Cañon City are somewhat warmer (72°F), and nights are about the same (46°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Westcliffe.
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For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Cañon City journey planner.
Denver to Cañon City is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Denver in May, you will find days in Cañon City are somewhat warmer (72°F), and nights are about the same (46°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Westcliffe.
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Westcliffe — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): wander the wide-open spaces of The Historic Beckwith Ranch and then identify plant and animal life at Mission: Wolf.
To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Westcliffe road trip planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cañon City to Westcliffe. May in Westcliffe sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Monte Vista.
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To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Westcliffe road trip planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cañon City to Westcliffe. May in Westcliffe sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Monte Vista.
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Monte Vista — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Zapata Falls, then explore the fascinating landscape at Great Sand Dunes National Park, and then hike along Rainbow Trail.
To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Monte Vista travel planning site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Westcliffe to Monte Vista. In May, Monte Vista is little chillier than Westcliffe - with highs of 67°F and lows of 32°F. You'll set off for La Veta on the 15th (Sun).
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To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Monte Vista travel planning site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Westcliffe to Monte Vista. In May, Monte Vista is little chillier than Westcliffe - with highs of 67°F and lows of 32°F. You'll set off for La Veta on the 15th (Sun).
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La Veta — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): make a trip to Bishop Castle.
For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the La Veta online journey planner.
Traveling by car from Monte Vista to La Veta takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Monte Vista in May, you will find days in La Veta are little chillier (57°F), and nights are about the same (31°F). On the 16th (Mon), you're off to Calhan.
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For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the La Veta online journey planner.
Traveling by car from Monte Vista to La Veta takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Monte Vista in May, you will find days in La Veta are little chillier (57°F), and nights are about the same (31°F). On the 16th (Mon), you're off to Calhan.
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Calhan — 1 night
To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Calhan trip itinerary maker tool.
You can drive from La Veta to Calhan in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from La Veta in May: high temperatures in Calhan hover around 63°F and lows are around 39°F. You'll set off for home on the 17th (Tue).
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You can drive from La Veta to Calhan in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from La Veta in May: high temperatures in Calhan hover around 63°F and lows are around 39°F. You'll set off for home on the 17th (Tue).
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.
