12 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado tour planner
Start: San Antonio
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Colorado Springs
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Estes Park
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Glenwood Springs
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Aspen
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Durango
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End: San Antonio
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Colorado Springs — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): walk around Garden of the Gods and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Colorado City Historic District. Here are some ideas for day two: trek along St Mary's Glacier and then cruise the town with Adventures Out West.
For maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.
San Antonio to Colorado Springs is an approximately 16.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from San Antonio to Colorado Springs. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from San Antonio in April: high temperatures in Colorado Springs hover around 60°F and lows are around 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Estes Park.
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For maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs trip itinerary planner.
San Antonio to Colorado Springs is an approximately 16.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from San Antonio to Colorado Springs. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from San Antonio in April: high temperatures in Colorado Springs hover around 60°F and lows are around 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Estes Park.
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Estes Park — 2 nights
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To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Estes Park tour app.
Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Estes Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In April in Estes Park, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 35°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Glenwood Springs.
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Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Estes Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In April in Estes Park, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 35°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Glenwood Springs.
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Glenwood Springs — 2 nights
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On the 16th (Sun), explore the activities along Hanging Lake. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Devil's Causeway Hike and then see Altitude Outdoor Adventures.
For maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Glenwood Springs journey planning app.
You can drive from Estes Park to Glenwood Springs in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Estes Park in April, plan for colder days in Glenwood Springs, with highs around 38°F, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 25°F. On the 18th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Aspen.
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For maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Glenwood Springs journey planning app.
You can drive from Estes Park to Glenwood Springs in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Estes Park in April, plan for colder days in Glenwood Springs, with highs around 38°F, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 25°F. On the 18th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Aspen.
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Aspen — 2 nights
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Rocky Mountain High
Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): trek along American Lake Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Wed): hike along Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, then explore the activities along Crater Lake Trail, and then stroll through Rio Grande Trail.
For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Aspen visit planning website.
Getting from Glenwood Springs to Aspen by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Glenwood Springs in April, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Aspen: temperatures range from 53°F by day to 27°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can fly to Durango.
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For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Aspen visit planning website.
Getting from Glenwood Springs to Aspen by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Glenwood Springs in April, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Aspen: temperatures range from 53°F by day to 27°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can fly to Durango.
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Durango — 2 nights
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On the 21st (Fri), grab your bike and head to The Colorado Trail, then enjoy some diversion at Durango Community Recreation Center, and then hit the slopes at The Snowbike Experience. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the exciting artwork at Earthen Vessel Gallery, take in the exciting artwork at Toh-Atin Gallery, and then stroll through Hesperus Ski Resort.
For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Durango trip builder.
Traveling by car from Aspen to Durango takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Aspen in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Durango, with highs around 62°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 28°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Durango trip builder.
Traveling by car from Aspen to Durango takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Aspen in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Durango, with highs around 62°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 28°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight 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.
