7 days in Colorado Itinerary

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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Cherry Creek State Park, AVA Rafting & Zipline, Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour, and other attractions. On the 5th (Fri), enjoy unforgettable views with Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures, LLC and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Dinosaur Ridge, see the sights as you ascend with AVA Rafting & Zipline, then get engrossed in the history at Golden History Museum & Park, and finally get a taste of local nightlife at Mile High Spirits.

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Saint Louis to Denver is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Saint Louis to Denver is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Saint Louis in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Denver, with lows of 55°F. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Sun) before leaving for Fort Collins.

Called vibrant, eclectic and authentic, Fort Collins tops “best of” lists year after year thanks to its myriad of cultural opportunities.

Your list of things to see and do now includes The Cupboard, Devil's Backbone Open Space, New Belgium Brewing Company, and other attractions. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Cache La Poudre River and then take an in-depth tour of Totally 80's Pizza & Museum. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Coyote Ridge Natural Area, take in nature's colorful creations at Benson Park Sculpture Garden, then look for all kinds of wild species at Pineridge Natural Area, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at New Belgium Brewing Company.

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You can drive from Denver to Fort Collins in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Boulder.

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a busy college town known for its progressive values and natural resource conservation.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Sanitas Brewing Company, LLC as well as Pearl Street Mall. Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): look for gifts at Boulder Arts and Crafts Gallery and then make a trip to Pearl Street Mall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Calypso Cascades, then look for all kinds of wild species at Caribou Ranch Open Space, then trek along Sugarloaf Mountain, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Sanitas Brewing Company, LLC.

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You can drive from Fort Collins to Boulder in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 56°F. On the 11th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Denver.

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Denver is just a short distance from Boulder. You will leave for home on the 11th (Thu).