9 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado trip itinerary builder
Start: Santa Ana
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Denver
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Boulder
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Estes Park
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Colorado Springs
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End: Santa Ana
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Denver — 1 night
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Mile-High City
Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours has been added to your itinerary. On the 27th (Sat), walk around Jeffco Open Space Parks and then take in the local highlights with Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours.
For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Denver road trip planner.
Santa Ana to Denver is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Santa Ana to Denver is 1 hour. When traveling from Santa Ana in July, plan for a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Denver: temperatures range from 87°F by day to 60°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Boulder.
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For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Denver road trip planner.
Santa Ana to Denver is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Santa Ana to Denver is 1 hour. When traveling from Santa Ana in July, plan for a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Denver: temperatures range from 87°F by day to 60°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Boulder.
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Boulder — 2 nights
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Berkeley of the Rockies
Your list of things to see and do now includes Boulder County Farmers Market, Sanitas Brewing Company, LLC, Flatirons, and other attractions. On the 28th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Pearl Street Mall and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Boulder Creek Path. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pedal to the sights with Pedego Boulder- Electric Bike Tours & Rentals, hike along Flatirons, then sample the tasty concoctions at Sanitas Brewing Company, LLC, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Boulder County Farmers Market.
For maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Boulder online trip itinerary planner.
Boulder is very close to Denver. In July, daily temperatures in Boulder can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Tue) before leaving for Estes Park.
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For maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Boulder online trip itinerary planner.
Boulder is very close to Denver. In July, daily temperatures in Boulder can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Tue) before leaving for Estes Park.
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Estes Park — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Alberta Falls as well as Emerald Lake Trail. On the 30th (Tue), trek along Emerald Lake Trail and then wander the streets of Downtown Estes Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the sheer force of Alberta Falls and then take a memorable drive along Trail Ridge Road.
To see reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Estes Park online trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Boulder to Estes Park in an hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 59°F. You will have some time to spend on the 1st (Thu) before leaving for Colorado Springs.
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To see reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Estes Park online trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Boulder to Estes Park in an hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 59°F. You will have some time to spend on the 1st (Thu) before leaving for Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 3 nights
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Get in touch with nature at River Rafting & Tubing and Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. Get some cultural insight at Manitou Cliff Dwellings and Old Colorado City Historic District. There's more to do: stroll around Garden of the Gods.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs online trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Estes Park to Colorado Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Estes Park in August: highs in Colorado Springs hover around 83°F, while lows dip to 56°F. On the 4th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Colorado Springs online trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Estes Park to Colorado Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Estes Park in August: highs in Colorado Springs hover around 83°F, while lows dip to 56°F. On the 4th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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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.
