8 days in Colorado Itinerary

On the 18th (Thu), explore the ancient world of Chimney Rock National Monument and then see Off-Road Tours. Keep things going the next day: hike along San Juan River Walk, look for all kinds of wild species at Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Pagosa Springs online route planner.

Charlotte to Pagosa Springs is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. When traveling from Charlotte in May, plan for little chillier days in Pagosa Springs, with highs around 63°F, while nights are colder with lows around 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Mesa Verde National Park.

On the 20th (Sat), delve into the distant past at Long House, then explore the ancient world of Balcony House, and then delve into the distant past at Spruce Tree House.

To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Mesa Verde National Park trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Pagosa Springs to Mesa Verde National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car; or take a shuttle. While traveling from Pagosa Springs, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Mesa Verde National Park, ranging from highs of 72°F to lows of 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Ouray.

On the 21st (Sun), stroll through Cascade Falls Park, get to know the fascinating history of Ouray County Museum, and then stroll through Perimeter Trail.

To find ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Ouray vacation builder site.

Traveling by car from Mesa Verde National Park to Ouray takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of car, train, and shuttle. Traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in May, you will find days in Ouray are a bit cooler (55°F), and nights are about the same (36°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to drive to Glenwood Springs.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Hanging Lake. Keep things going the next day: take in breathtaking views at Glenwood Canyon Bike Trail, take in the dramatic natural features at Rocky Mountains, and then admire the sheer force of Rifle Falls.

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You can drive from Ouray to Glenwood Springs in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Ouray in May, you will find days in Glenwood Springs are little chillier (46°F), and nights are about the same (33°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can drive to Steamboat Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): view the masterpieces at Circle 7 Fine Art Gallery, then see what you can catch with a fishing tour, then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Yampa River Botanic Park. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Yampa River Core Trail.

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Getting from Glenwood Springs to Steamboat Springs by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Glenwood Springs in May, expect nights in Steamboat Springs to be about the same, around 35°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Thu) to allow time for the flight back home.