7 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado trip planner
Start: Sioux City
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Idaho Springs
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Buena Vista
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Aspen
— 1 night
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Durango
— 1 night
Fly
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Colorado Springs
— 3 nights
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End: Sioux City
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The City of Idaho Springs is a Statutory City that is the most populous municipality in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To see photos and other tourist information, you can read our Idaho Springs travel site.
Sioux City to Idaho Springs is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sioux City to Idaho Springs. Traveling from Sioux City in July, expect Idaho Springs to be much colder, temps between 53°F and 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Buena Vista.
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To see photos and other tourist information, you can read our Idaho Springs travel site.
Sioux City to Idaho Springs is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sioux City to Idaho Springs. Traveling from Sioux City in July, expect Idaho Springs to be much colder, temps between 53°F and 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Buena Vista.
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Buena Vista — 1 night
The Town of Buena Vista is a Statutory Town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): see Off-Road Tours and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.
To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Buena Vista trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Idaho Springs in July: highs in Buena Vista hover around 80°F, while lows dip to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Aspen.
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To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Buena Vista trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Idaho Springs in July: highs in Buena Vista hover around 80°F, while lows dip to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Aspen.
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Aspen — 1 night
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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 4th (Tue), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maroon Bells.
To see photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Aspen trip planner.
Traveling by car from Buena Vista to Aspen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to fly to Durango.
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Durango — 1 night
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 5th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Historic Downtown Durango and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.
To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Durango trip planner.
You can fly from Aspen to Durango in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July in Durango, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 54°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 3 nights
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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.Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): cruise along Pikes Peak - America's Mountain and then stroll around Garden of the Gods. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): take in the views from Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.
To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip itinerary planning site.
Getting from Durango to Colorado Springs by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in July, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.
