13 days in Colorado Itinerary

The Town of Buena Vista is a Statutory Town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): get a taste of the local shopping with Sundance and Friends, contemplate the waterfront views at Cottonwood Lake, and then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour. On your second day here, see a world frozen in time at Vicksburg and then see a world frozen in time at St. Elmo.

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Denver to Buena Vista is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Denver in June since evenings lows in Buena Vista dip to 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can go by car to Crested Butte.

Crested Butte is a home rule municipality in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. Do some cultural sightseeing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum. Take a break from the city and head to Neversink and Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. Step out of Crested Butte to go to Gunnison and see Curecanti Creek, which is approximately 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: hike along Lower Loop Mountain Bike Trail, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Union Congregational Church, and explore the activities along Meridian Lake.

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You can drive from Buena Vista to Crested Butte in 2.5 hours. In June in Crested Butte, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 41°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to drive to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.

The Gunnison River has been hard at work over the past two million years, carving out the sheer cliffs and towering spires that today make up Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

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You can drive from Crested Butte to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Crested Butte in June; daily highs in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park reach 89°F and lows reach 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can go by car to Ouray.

Ouray is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Ouray County, Colorado, United States. On the 18th (Sun), take in the dramatic scenery at Uncompahgre Gorge and then hike along Baby Bath Tubs Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see Off-Road Tours, then hike along Sneffels Highline Trail, then admire the sheer force of Cornet Creek Falls, and finally trek along Horsethief Trail.

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Getting from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Ouray by car takes about an hour. Traveling from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in June, things will get a bit cooler in Ouray: highs are around 72°F and lows about 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Durango.

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.

On the 20th (Tue), let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. Keep things going the next day: explore the ancient world of Aztec Ruins National Monument, then take an in-depth tour of Animas Museum, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at The Colorado Trail.

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Getting from Ouray to Durango by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and shuttle; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Ouray in June, plan for a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Durango: temperatures range from 85°F by day to 44°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can take a shuttle to Pagosa Springs.

Pagosa Springs is a municipality that is the county seat of, and the only incorporated municipality in, Archuleta County, Colorado, United States. Escape the urban bustle at Piedra River Trail and San Juan River Walk. Step off the beaten path and head to Chimney Rock National Monument and Piedra Falls. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Treasure Falls.

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You can take a shuttle from Durango to Pagosa Springs in an hour. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Durango in June, you will find days in Pagosa Springs are slightly colder (80°F), and nights are about the same (44°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.