7 days in Boulder, Denver & Colorado Springs Itinerary

Your inner history buff will appreciate Chapel on the Rock and Naropa University. Explore hidden gems such as Mesa Trail and CU Museum of Natural History. Get out of town with these interesting Boulder side-trips: Dougherty Museum (in Longmont), Eagle Plume Trading Post (in Allenspark) and Rocky Mountain National Park (Ouzel Falls & Calypso Cascades). The adventure continues: examine the collection at WOW! Children's Museum and take an in-depth tour of City of Louisville Historical Museum.

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Denver to Boulder is an approximately half hour car ride. You can also take a bus. June in Boulder sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 56°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can go by car to Denver.

On the 6th (Tue), explore the world behind art at Foothills Art Center, get engrossed in the history at Golden History Museum & Park, see the interesting displays at Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Golden History Museum, and finally fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

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Denver is just a short distance from Boulder. In June, daily temperatures in Denver can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. On the 7th (Wed), you'll travel to Colorado Springs.

Museum-lovers will appreciate U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and Peterson Air & Space Museum. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at North Cheyenne Canon Park and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Penrose Heritage Museum, get engrossed in the history at ANA Money Museum, savor the flavors at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, and explore the world behind art at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Colorado Springs journey builder.

You can drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In June in Colorado Springs, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 54°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to drive back home.