9 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado trip planner
Start: Philadelphia
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Vail
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Keystone
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Grand Lake
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Fort Collins
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End: Philadelphia
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Vail — 2 nights
Western White House of President Gerald Ford
Originally built as a base for Vail Ski Resort, the town of Vail has blossomed into its own destination, but still has less than 6,000 permanent residents.Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): stop by Fuzzywigs Candy Shop and then cast your line with a fishing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Booth Falls Trail and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Vail Recreation Path.
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Philadelphia to Vail is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Philadelphia to Vail is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Philadelphia in August, things will get colder in Vail: highs are around 62°F and lows about 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can drive to Keystone.
Keystone — 2 nights
Keystone is a census-designated place (CDP) in Summit County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): take a memorable drive along Kenosha Pass, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Summit Lake Park, and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: have fun at Silverthorne Recreation Center and then fly down the slopes at Keystone Resort.
To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Keystone trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Vail to Keystone takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Vail in August, expect Keystone to be a bit cooler, temps between 50°F and 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Grand Lake.
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To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Keystone trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Vail to Keystone takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Vail in August, expect Keystone to be a bit cooler, temps between 50°F and 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Grand Lake.
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Grand Lake — 2 nights
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Grand Lake is a statutory town in Grand County, Colorado, United States. On the 7th (Wed), kick back and relax at The Beach at Grand Lake, then hit the slopes at Grand Lake Nordic Center, and then identify plant and animal life at Many Parks Curve Overlook. On the next day, stroll through High Country Trails.
For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Grand Lake online road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Keystone to Grand Lake takes 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 50°F, and evening lows to 36°F. On the 9th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Fort Collins.
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For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Grand Lake online road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Keystone to Grand Lake takes 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 50°F, and evening lows to 36°F. On the 9th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Fort Collins.
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Fort Collins — 2 nights
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Called vibrant, eclectic and authentic, Fort Collins tops “best of” lists year after year thanks to its myriad of cultural opportunities.Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sat): hike along Devil's Backbone Trail, admire the natural beauty at Annual Flower Trial Garden, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.
To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Fort Collins trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Grand Lake to Fort Collins by car takes about 3 hours. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Grand Lake in August: highs in Fort Collins hover around 86°F, while lows dip to 56°F. On the 11th (Sun), you'll travel 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.
