61 days in Colorado Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Estes Park side-trips: Cache La Poudre River (in Fort Collins), Chapel on the Rock (in Allenspark) and Rocky Mountain National Park (Mt Ida Trail, Never Summer Ranch, &more). There's still lots to do: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, cruise along Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, take in the exciting artwork at Mountain Blown Glass, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Estes Park online road trip planner.

Montreal, Canada to Estes Park is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Montreal to Estes Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Montreal in July, expect nights in Estes Park to be slightly colder, around 17°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 38°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Ouray.

Change things up with these side-trips from Ouray: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park), Ice Lakes Trailhead (in Silverton) and Telluride (Black Bear Pass, Bear Creek Falls, &more).

To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Ouray online itinerary planner.

You can fly from Estes Park to Ouray in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Estes Park in July, expect Ouray to be a bit cooler, temps between 27°C and 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Durango.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Durango: Pagosa Springs (Piedra River Trail & Treasure Falls), Majestic Dude Ranch (in Mancos) and Million Dollar Highway (in Silverton). The adventure continues: see Off-Road Tours, make a trip to Historic Downtown Durango, delve into the distant past at Long House, and steep yourself in history at Balcony House.

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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. Traveling from Ouray in July, you will find days in Durango are somewhat warmer (35°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can fly to Breckenridge.

Change things up with these side-trips from Breckenridge: Mount Elbert (in Leadville), River Rafting & Tubing (in Salida) and Dillon Marina (in Dillon). There's still lots to do: take in the pleasant sights at Vail Pass Path, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in nature's colorful creations at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, and make a trip to Loveland Pass.

To see more things to do and tourist information, refer to the Breckenridge travel route planner.

You can fly from Durango to Breckenridge in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Durango in August, plan for much colder days and a bit cooler nights in Breckenridge: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to drive to Buena Vista.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Buena Vista: Kebler Pass (in Crested Butte), Aspen (Independence Pass, Difficult Creek Trail, &more) and Gunnison National Forest (in Gunnison).

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Buena Vista journey planner.

Traveling by car from Breckenridge to Buena Vista takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Breckenridge in August: highs in Buena Vista hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to drive to Glenwood Springs.

Venture out of the city with trips to Aspen (Maroon Bells, The John Denver Sanctuary, &more) and Eagle Tourist Information Center (in Eagle). There's still lots to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, sample the fine beverages at Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn, take in the dramatic natural features at Rocky Mountains, and shop like a local with Cooper Corner Gallery.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Glenwood Springs trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by car from Buena Vista to Glenwood Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. When traveling from Buena Vista in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Glenwood Springs: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can go by car to Steamboat Springs.

Get out of town with these interesting Steamboat Springs side-trips: Byers Canyon (in Hot Sulphur Springs), Kremmling (Latigo Ranch & River Rafting & Tubing) and Elk River Guest Ranch (in Clark). The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Fish Creek Falls, witness a stunning natural landmark at Strawberry Park Hot Springs, take in nature's colorful creations at Yampa River Botanic Park, and identify plant and animal life at Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Steamboat Springs trip maker tool.

You can drive from Glenwood Springs to Steamboat Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. While traveling from Glenwood Springs, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Steamboat Springs, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to fly to Colorado Springs.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colorado Springs: Cañon City (Skyline Drive, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, &more) and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek). There's lots more to do: walk around Garden of the Gods, get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, deepen your understanding at United States Air Force Academy, and get in on the family fun at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Colorado Springs planner.

Fly from Steamboat Springs to Colorado Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Traveling from Steamboat Springs in September, things will get a bit warmer in Colorado Springs: highs are around 30°C and lows about 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Denver.

Change things up with these side-trips from Denver: Mini Incline (in Castle Rock), Hidee Gold Mine (in Central City) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Idaho Springs). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Evans, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Denver Zoo, see the interesting displays at Colorado Model Railroad Museum, and cruise along Mount Evans Scenic Byway.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Denver road trip planning site.

You can drive from Colorado Springs to Denver in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of flight and train. In September, daily temperatures in Denver can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.