8 days in Colorado Itinerary
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Start: Denver
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Colorado Springs
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Denver
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Estes Park
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End: Denver
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Colorado Springs — 5 nights
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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.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colorado Springs: Off-Road Tours (in Buena Vista) and Cañon City (Royal Gorge Bridge and Park & River Rafting & Tubing). And it doesn't end there: cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and stroll through Manitou Springs Incline.
To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs route planner.
Denver to Colorado Springs is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In July, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can drive to Denver.
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Denver — 2 nights
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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 28th (Fri), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, then look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Denver Zoo, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Crown Hill Park.
For other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Denver day trip planner.
Drive from Colorado Springs to Denver in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and train. In July in Denver, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 60°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Estes Park.
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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.For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Estes Park tour planner.
Getting from Denver to Estes Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. July in Estes Park sees daily highs of 91°F and lows of 59°F at night. On the 29th (Sat), you're off to home.
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.
