9 days in Colorado Itinerary

National Landmark red cliffs and the even more striking Pikes Peak mountain attracts tourism to Colorado Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): examine the collection at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, then go for a walk through Pikes Peak, and then explore the striking landscape at Garden of the Gods. On the next day, explore and take pictures at United States Air Force Academy, then find something for the whole family at North Pole - Santa's Workshop, and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

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Brno, Czech Republic to Colorado Springs is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Brno to Colorado Springs due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brno in October, expect nights in Colorado Springs to be a bit cooler, around 4°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maroon Bells. On your second day here, trek along Maroon Lake Scenic Trail and then take a memorable drive along Independence Pass.

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Traveling by flight from Colorado Springs to Aspen takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and flight. Traveling from Colorado Springs in October, things will get little chillier in Aspen: highs are around 18°C and lows about -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Denver.

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 15th (Mon), explore and take pictures at Coors Field, then ponder the world of politics at Colorado Governor's Mansion, then explore the world behind art at Denver Art Museum, and finally steep yourself in history at Union Station. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look and learn at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, tour the pleasant surroundings at Denver Zoo, and then admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens.

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You can do a combination of flight and train from Aspen to Denver in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Aspen in October, expect Denver to be somewhat warmer, temps between 22°C and 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.

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

On the 17th (Wed), take some stellar pictures from Farview Curve Overlook, then cruise along Trail Ridge Road, and then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

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You can drive from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park in 2 hours. October in Rocky Mountain National Park sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.