10 days in Colorado Itinerary

10 days in Colorado Itinerary

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Start: New York City
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Colorado Springs
— 2 nights
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Aspen
— 2 nights
Drive
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Durango
— 3 nights
Drive
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Ouray
— 1 night
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End: New York City
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Colorado Springs

— 2 nights
Manitou Springs Incline ©
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 discover tucked-away gems like Manitou Springs Incline and Palmer Park. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at ANA Money Museum and Old Colorado City. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Garden of the Gods, explore the world behind art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, stop by Garden of the Gods Trading Post, and see the interesting displays at Michael Garman Museum & Gallery.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs trip itinerary maker tool.

New York City to Colorado Springs is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Colorado Springs is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Colorado Springs when traveling from New York City in July, with lows around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can drive to Aspen.

Things to do in Colorado Springs

Parks · Outdoors · Trails · Museums

Side Trip

Manitou Springs
Highlights from your trip
Manitou Springs Incline ©
Must see
Manitou Springs Incline
4.8
Palmer Park ©
Hiking Trail
Palmer Park
4.7
ANA Money Museum ©
Must see
ANA Money Museum
4.4
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Aspen

— 2 nights
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area ©

Rocky Mountain High

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.
On the 5th (Tue), see a world frozen in time at Independence Ghost Town, grab your bike and head to Rio Grande Trail, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Aspen Art Museum and then contemplate the waterfront views at Crater Lake Trail.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Aspen trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Colorado Springs to Aspen in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Colorado Springs in July: high temperatures in Aspen hover around 81°F and lows are around 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Durango.

Things to do in Aspen

Parks · Outdoors · Trails · Nature

Side Trip

Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area
Highlights from your trip
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area ©
Must see
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area
5.0
Crater Lake Trail ©
Must see
Crater Lake Trail
4.5
Aspen Art Museum ©
Art Museum
Aspen Art Museum
3.0
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Durango

— 3 nights
Petroglyph Point Hike ©
Originally a frontier mining town, Durango is known today for its scenic setting, outdoor activities, and the 1880s steam-powered railway that takes visitors through sections of the mountains where roads don't reach.
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Petroglyph Point Hike and Spruce Canyon Trail. Museum-lovers will appreciate Durango Fish Hatchery and Wildlife Museum and Toh-Atin Gallery. There's much more to do: see Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours, trek along The Colorado Trail, and take a memorable tour with Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Durango trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Aspen to Durango in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Durango can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Ouray.

Things to do in Durango

Outdoors · Parks · Trails · Tours

Side Trip

Mesa Verde National Park
Highlights from your trip
Petroglyph Point Hike ©
Must see
Petroglyph Point Hike
4.7
Toh-Atin Gallery ©
Art Gallery
Toh-Atin Gallery
4.6
The Colorado Trail ©
Biking Trail
The Colorado Trail
4.8
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Ouray

— 1 night
Yankee Boy Basin ©
Ouray is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Ouray County, Colorado, United States. On the 10th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Bear Creek National Recreation Trail, then take in the dramatic natural features at Yankee Boy Basin, and then see the interesting displays at Ouray Alchemist Museum.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Ouray trip maker site.

You can drive from Durango to Ouray in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or take a shuttle. While traveling from Durango, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Ouray, ranging from highs of 74°F to lows of 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.

Things to do in Ouray

Parks · Outdoors · Trails · Nature
Highlights from your trip
Yankee Boy Basin ©
Must see
Yankee Boy Basin
4.7
Ouray Alchemist Museum ©
Must see
Ouray Alchemist Museum
4.7
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Colorado travel guide

4.4
River Rafting & Tubing · Parks · Scenic Drive
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.