7 days in Salida & Mesa Verde National Park Itinerary

Kids will enjoy Monarch Mountain and Off-Road Tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salida: Royal Gorge Bridge and Park (in Cañon City), Sundance and Friends (in Buena Vista) and Aspen Mountain / Ajax (in Aspen).

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Denver to Salida is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Salida can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can drive to Mesa Verde National Park.

On the 31st (Fri), stroll through Nordenskiold #16 Trail, then explore the striking landscape at Square Tower House, then make a trip to Park Point, and finally explore the ancient world of Spruce Tree House. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sat): explore the ancient world of Cliff Palace, then delve into the distant past at Balcony House, and then explore the ancient world of Long House.

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Getting from Salida to Mesa Verde National Park by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of car, shuttle, taxi, and train. Expect a daytime high around 59°F in March, and nighttime lows around 24°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to fly back home.