7 days in Colorado Itinerary
7 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado trip planner
Start: Chicago
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Denver
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Boulder
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Fort Collins
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Drive
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Steamboat Springs
— 2 nights
Drive
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Denver
— 1 night
Fly
End: Chicago
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Denver
— 1 night

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.On the 27th (Sat), get curious at Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Denver road trip planning app.
Chicago to Denver is an approximately 2.5-hour travel. You can also fly; or drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Chicago in March, expect nights in Denver to be about the same, around 29°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 55°F. You will have some time to spend on the 28th (Sun) before leaving for Boulder.
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Boulder
— 1 night

Berkeley of the Rockies
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a busy college town known for its progressive values and natural resource conservation.Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): deepen your understanding at University of Colorado at Boulder and then make a trip to Pearl Street Mall.
For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Boulder road trip website.
Boulder is just a short distance from Denver. In March, plan for daily highs up to 57°F, and evening lows to 33°F. On the 29th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Fort Collins.
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Fort Collins
— 1 night

Called vibrant, eclectic and authentic, Fort Collins tops “best of” lists year after year thanks to its myriad of cultural opportunities.Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): stroll around Benson Park Sculpture Garden.
To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Fort Collins trip maker website.
Drive from Boulder to Fort Collins in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Fort Collins when traveling from Boulder in March, with lows around 28°F. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Tue) before leaving for Steamboat Springs.
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Steamboat Springs
— 2 nights

Ski Town USA
An internationally known ski resort, Steamboat Springs sits in the shadow of Mount Werner in north central Colorado.On the 30th (Tue), stroll through Yampa River Core Trail and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Howelsen Hill Ski Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: fly down the slopes at Steamboat Gondola and then hit the slopes at Steamboat Ski Resort.
For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Steamboat Springs day trip tool.
You can drive from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Fort Collins in March: high temperatures in Steamboat Springs hover around 45°F and lows are around 21°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Denver.
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Denver
— 1 night

Mile-High City
On the 2nd (Fri), steep yourself in history at Molly Brown House Museum.
For ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Denver holiday tool.
Traveling by car from Steamboat Springs to Denver takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Steamboat Springs in April, expect Denver to be a bit warmer, temps between 59°F and 34°F. On the 2nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
For ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Denver holiday tool.
Traveling by car from Steamboat Springs to Denver takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Steamboat Springs in April, expect Denver to be a bit warmer, temps between 59°F and 34°F. On the 2nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel 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.