6 days in Estes Park & Hot Sulphur Springs Itinerary

More than just a convenient resting place for travelers on their way to the national park encompassing the Front Range of the Rockies, Estes Park is a popular place to visit in its own right.

Get out of town with these interesting Estes Park side-trips: Rocky Mountain National Park (Chasm Falls, Trail Ridge Road, &more). And it doesn't end there: see Off-Road Tours, take a memorable drive along Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, appreciate the views at Many Parks Curve Overlook, and take in the exciting artwork at Images of Rocky Mountain National Park.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Estes Park road trip planner.

New York City to Estes Park is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in September, Estes Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of 50°F. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Hot Sulphur Springs.

Hot Sulphur Springs is a statutory town and the county seat of Grand County, Colorado, United States. On the 5th (Sun), examine the collection at Pioneer Village Museum and then explore the striking landscape at Byers Canyon. On the next day, trot along with Rusty Spurr Ranch, get a new perspective on things with Mad Adventures - Day Tours, and then wander the wide-open spaces of Latigo Ranch.

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Hot Sulphur Springs day trip website.

You can drive from Estes Park to Hot Sulphur Springs in 2 hours. In September, Hot Sulphur Springs is a bit cooler than Estes Park - with highs of 75°F and lows of 38°F. On the 7th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.