9 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado trip itinerary planner
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
Your day by day itinerary now includes Mile High Bike Tours as well as Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): stroll around Jeffco Open Space Parks and then join in the after-dark buzz at Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Denver trip planner.
Santa Ana to Denver is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Santa Ana in July, expect nights in Denver to be little chillier, around 60°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 87°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Boulder.
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To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Denver trip planner.
Santa Ana to Denver is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Santa Ana in July, expect nights in Denver to be little chillier, around 60°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 87°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Boulder.
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Boulder — 2 nights
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Berkeley of the Rockies
Your day by day itinerary now includes Pedego Boulder- Electric Bike Tours & Rentals as well as Pearl Street Mall. Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): shop like a local with Pearl Street Mall and then work some fitness into your day at Boulder Creek Path. On the 30th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a spin around town with Pedego Boulder- Electric Bike Tours & Rentals.
For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Boulder driving holiday planner.
Boulder is very close to Denver. In July in Boulder, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 60°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 31st (Wed) before leaving for Estes Park.
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For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Boulder driving holiday planner.
Boulder is very close to Denver. In July in Boulder, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 60°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 31st (Wed) 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. Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): trek along Emerald Lake Trail and then stop by Downtown Estes Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic scenery at Alberta Falls and then explore and take pictures at Trail Ridge Road.
For where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Estes Park itinerary planner.
Drive from Boulder to Estes Park in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 91°F in July, and nighttime lows around 59°F. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Fri) before leaving for Colorado Springs.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Estes Park itinerary planner.
Drive from Boulder to Estes Park in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 91°F in July, and nighttime lows around 59°F. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Fri) before leaving for Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 3 nights
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You've now added Cosmo's Magic Theater to your itinerary. Do some cultural sightseeing at Manitou Cliff Dwellings and Old Colorado City Historic District. Escape the urban bustle at River Rafting & Tubing and Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. There's more to do: walk around Garden of the Gods.
To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip website.
Traveling by flight from Estes Park to Colorado Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Estes Park in August, expect nights in Colorado Springs to be about the same, around 56°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 83°F. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Mon) before leaving for home.
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To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip website.
Traveling by flight from Estes Park to Colorado Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Estes Park in August, expect nights in Colorado Springs to be about the same, around 56°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 83°F. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Mon) before leaving for 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.
