7 days in Boulder & Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Guided Electric Cruiser Bike Tours, Balloon Rides, Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides, and other attractions you added. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Boulder: Butterfly Pavilion (in Westminster) and St Mary's Glacier (in Idaho Springs). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Flatirons, catch some excitement at Carousel of Happiness, take in the awesome beauty at Flagstaff Mountain, and walk around Colorado Chautauqua: Park.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Boulder route builder website.

Denver to Boulder is an approximately half hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Boulder are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.

You've added Farview Curve Overlook, Lake of Glass, Milner Pass, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 3rd (Sat), stroll through Emerald Lake Trail, hike along Hessie Trailhead, explore the activities along Bear Lake, then take a memorable drive along Old Fall River Road, then wander the wide-open spaces of Glacier Creek Stables, and finally take a pleasant ride with Moraine Park Stables.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Rocky Mountain National Park visit website.

Traveling by car from Boulder to Rocky Mountain National Park takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Rocky Mountain National Park can reach 91°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive back home.