7 days in Colorado Itinerary

As the closest town to a national park known for its archeological dwellings, Cortez sits along ancient trails that native Puebloan tribes have used for millennia.

On the 30th (Sun), delve into the distant past at Hovenweep National Monument and then learn more about the world around you at The Anasazi Heritage Center. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum, then delve into the distant past at Spruce Tree House, and then don't miss a visit to Park Point.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Cortez trip itinerary builder site.

Huntington to Cortez is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Huntington to Cortez. Traveling from Huntington in April, plan for slightly colder nights in Cortez, with lows around 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can fly to Denver.

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

On the 2nd (Tue), contemplate the long history of Molly Brown House Museum, then take in the exciting artwork at Denver Botanic Gardens, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Denver Zoo, and finally browse the exhibits of The International Church of Cannabis.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Denver driving holiday site.

Fly from Cortez to Denver in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Cortez in May: highs in Denver hover around 66°F, while lows dip to 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Colorado Springs.

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, contemplate the waterfront views at Manitou Springs Incline, then stroll around Garden of the Gods, and finally shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour. On the 4th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of World War II Aviation, and then get outside with Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo.

To see where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Colorado Springs online holiday planner.

You can drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In May, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to go by car back home.