7 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado trip planner
Start: New York City
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Denver
— 1 night
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Colorado Springs
— 2 nights
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Buena Vista
— 1 night
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Glenwood Springs
— 2 nights
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End: New York City
Sun, May 28 - Sat, Jun 3
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Denver — 1 night
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Mile-High City
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.Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Denver Union Station and then wander the streets of 16th Street Mall. On the next day, take in nature's colorful creations at Denver Botanic Gardens, then get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, and then look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Denver day trip planner.
New York City to Denver is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Traveling from New York City in May, Denver is a bit cooler at night with lows of 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 2 nights
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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 30th (Tue): deepen your understanding at United States Air Force Academy, then cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and then walk around Garden of the Gods. On the 31st (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: sample some tasty brews at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, then get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and then see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour.
To see ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Denver to Colorado Springs by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. May in Colorado Springs sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Buena Vista.
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Buena Vista — 1 night
The Town of Buena Vista is a Statutory Town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. On the 1st (Thu), relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour and then see Off-Road Tours.
For photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Buena Vista online journey planner.
You can drive from Colorado Springs to Buena Vista in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, Buena Vista is slightly colder than Colorado Springs - with highs of 62°F and lows of 34°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can go by car to Glenwood Springs.
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For photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Buena Vista online journey planner.
You can drive from Colorado Springs to Buena Vista in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, Buena Vista is slightly colder than Colorado Springs - with highs of 62°F and lows of 34°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can go by car to Glenwood Springs.
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Glenwood Springs — 2 nights
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Glenwood Springs occupies a scenic location at the junction of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River, halfway between Vail and Aspen along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.On the 2nd (Fri), relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, take in the exciting artwork at Art on 8th, and then boost your wellbeing at a local thermal spa. On the next day, explore the activities along Hanging Lake and then trek along Hanging Lake Trail.
For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Glenwood Springs trip itinerary maker website.
Traveling by car from Buena Vista to Glenwood Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from Buena Vista in June, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Glenwood Springs: temperatures range from 66°F by day to 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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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.
