8 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado attractions planner
Start: Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs
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Salida
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Buena Vista
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Glenwood Springs
— 1 night
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Colorado Springs
— 1 night
End: Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs — 1 night
To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Colorado Springs trip planner.
Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Colorado Springs. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in August, and nighttime lows around 56°F. You'll set off for Salida on the 10th (Wed).
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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Colorado Springs. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in August, and nighttime lows around 56°F. You'll set off for Salida on the 10th (Wed).
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Salida — 3 nights
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You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Rocky Mountain Mini Golf and Fishing Charters & Tours. Explore hidden gems such as Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery. Step out of Salida with an excursion to Curecanti Creek in Gunnison--about 1h 15 min away.
To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Salida travel website.
Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Salida takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Salida are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Buena Vista.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Salida travel website.
Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Salida takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Salida are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Buena Vista.
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Buena Vista — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, explore the activities along Cottonwood Lake, and then stroll around Buena Vista River Park.
To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Buena Vista road trip tool.
Buena Vista is just a stone's throw from Salida. Traveling from Salida in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Buena Vista, with lows of 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Glenwood Springs.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Buena Vista road trip tool.
Buena Vista is just a stone's throw from Salida. Traveling from Salida in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Buena Vista, with lows of 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Glenwood Springs.
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Glenwood Springs — 1 night
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Traveling by car from Buena Vista to Glenwood Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Buena Vista in August, you will find days in Glenwood Springs are slightly colder (64°F), and nights are about the same (47°F). On the 15th (Mon), you're off to Colorado Springs.
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Traveling by car from Buena Vista to Glenwood Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Buena Vista in August, you will find days in Glenwood Springs are slightly colder (64°F), and nights are about the same (47°F). On the 15th (Mon), you're off to Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): pause for some photo ops at Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun and then hike along Palmer Park.
For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by flight from Glenwood Springs to Colorado Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Glenwood Springs in August: high temperatures in Colorado Springs hover around 83°F and lows are around 56°F. You will leave for home on the 16th (Tue).
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For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Colorado Springs trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by flight from Glenwood Springs to Colorado Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Glenwood Springs in August: high temperatures in Colorado Springs hover around 83°F and lows are around 56°F. You will leave for home on the 16th (Tue).
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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.
