8 days in Colorado Itinerary

Rocky Mountain National Park presents an ideal setting for recreation in the mountain range for which the park is named.

On the 30th (Sat), hike along Emerald Lake Trail and then cruise along Old Fall River Road.

To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Rocky Mountain National Park trip planner.

Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park is an approximately 2-hour car ride. In July in Rocky Mountain National Park, expect temperatures between 91°F during the day and 59°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can fly to Ouray.

Ouray is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Ouray County, Colorado, United States. Step off the beaten path and head to Yankee Boy Basin and Off-Road Tours. Next up on the itinerary: go deep underground at Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cascade Falls Park, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and hike along Perimeter Trail.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Ouray online road trip planner.

Getting from Rocky Mountain National Park to Ouray by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Rocky Mountain National Park in July, with highs in Ouray at 74°F and lows at 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can drive to Aspen.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): explore the landscape on two wheels at Rio Grande Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, and then pause for some photo ops at The John Denver Sanctuary.

To see more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Aspen online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Ouray to Aspen takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Ouray in August, you will find days in Aspen are somewhat warmer (77°F), and nights are about the same (46°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Steamboat Springs.

An internationally known ski resort, Steamboat Springs sits in the shadow of Mount Werner in north central Colorado.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): hike along Yampa River Core Trail, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then admire the natural beauty at Yampa River Botanic Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Fri): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour and then hit the slopes at Steamboat Gondola.

To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Steamboat Springs trip planner.

You can drive from Aspen to Steamboat Springs in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. In August, daytime highs in Steamboat Springs are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to travel to Breckenridge.

Founded in 1859 as part of the Gold Rush in the Rockies, Breckenridge boasts a main street lined with colorful wooden storefronts housing cafes and shops, giving the effect of a thriving western town from the 19th century.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take a memorable drive along Boreas Pass Road, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then fly down the slopes at Blue River Sports, and finally let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Breckenridge trip itinerary website.

You can do a combination of shuttle and taxi from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Steamboat Springs in August: highs in Breckenridge hover around 62°F, while lows dip to 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.