7 days in United States Itinerary
7 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado tour planner
Start: Denver
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Estes Park
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Glenwood Springs
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Aspen
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Colorado Springs
— 2 nights
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End: Denver
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More than just a convenient resting place for travelers on their way to the national park encompassing the Front Range of the Rockies, Estes Park is a popular place to visit in its own right.Your day by day itinerary now includes Dancing Pines Distillery as well as Wild Basin Area. Get outdoors at Trail Ridge Road and Many Parks Curve Overlook. There's still lots to do: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, get interesting insight from Tours, take a memorable drive along Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Estes Park trip planner.
Denver to Estes Park is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, daytime highs in Estes Park are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. On the 4th (Fri), you're off to Glenwood Springs.
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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 5th (Sat), let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, test the waters at a local thermal spa, and then stroll the grounds of Linwood Cemetery. On the next day, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rocky Mountains, get a taste of the local shopping with Cooper Corner Gallery, then hike along Hanging Lake Trail, and finally explore the activities along Hanging Lake.
To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Glenwood Springs travel route planning app.
Getting from Estes Park to Glenwood Springs by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Estes Park in September, plan for colder days and little chillier nights in Glenwood Springs: temperatures range from 59°F by day to 42°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can go by car to Aspen.
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Known as a ski resort town, Aspen's history goes back to its roots as a silver-mining village tucked away in an isolated valley of the Rocky Mountains.To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Aspen driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Glenwood Springs to Aspen in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Glenwood Springs, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Aspen, ranging from highs of 72°F to lows of 41°F. On the 6th (Sun), you're off to Colorado Springs.
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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 7th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, then stroll around Garden of the Gods, and then take a stroll through Old Colorado City.
For where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Aspen to Colorado Springs in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Aspen in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Colorado Springs: highs are around 79°F and lows about 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride back home.
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