7 days in Colorado Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): test the waters at a local thermal spa and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun): hike along Hanging Lake Trail, trek along Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Glenwood Springs travel planner.

Chicago to Glenwood Springs is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. In July, Glenwood Springs is slightly colder than Chicago - with highs of 68°F and lows of 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to fly to Durango.

Popular historic sites such as Cliff Palace and Far View Sites are in your itinerary. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Off-Road Tours and River Rafting & Tubing. Venture out of the city with trips to Mesa Verde National Park (Balcony House & Long House). The adventure continues: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Durango trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Glenwood Springs to Durango in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Glenwood Springs in July: highs in Durango hover around 86°F, while lows dip to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Colorado Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): hike along Mini Incline, then meet the residents at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour. Keep things going the next day: expand your understanding of the military at United States Air Force Academy, then don't miss a visit to Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and then walk around Garden of the Gods.

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Fly from Durango to Colorado Springs in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.