9 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colorado trip planner
Start: Denver
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Denver
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
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Buena Vista
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Glenwood Springs
— 2 nights
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End: Denver
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Denver — 2 nights
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Mile-High City
On the 31st (Fri), stroll around Crown Hill Park, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Evans, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn more about the world around you at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, get to know the resident critters at Denver Zoo, then steep yourself in history at Molly Brown House Museum, and finally view the masterpieces at Denver Botanic Gardens.
To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Denver route planner.
The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Denver. In July, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Denver route planner.
The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Denver. In July, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Zapata Falls. On the 2nd (Sun), admire the sheer force of Zapata Falls. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at High Dune Trail and then explore the activities along Little Medano Creek.
To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve online road trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Denver to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Denver in August, with highs in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve at 80°F and lows at 45°F. You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Buena Vista.
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To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve online road trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Denver to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Denver in August, with highs in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve at 80°F and lows at 45°F. You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Buena Vista.
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Buena Vista — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Browns Canyon Rafting. On the 4th (Tue), walk around Buena Vista River Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Wed): let the river carry you with Browns Canyon Rafting.
For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Buena Vista trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Buena Vista with the Route module. In August in Buena Vista, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 47°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Glenwood Springs.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Buena Vista trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Buena Vista with the Route module. In August in Buena Vista, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 47°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Glenwood Springs.
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Glenwood Springs — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Glenwood Hot Springs Pool as well as Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. On the 6th (Thu), get in on the family fun at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. On your second day here, explore the activities along Hanging Lake and then test the waters at Glenwood Hot Springs Pool.
To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Glenwood Springs road trip site.
Getting from Buena Vista to Glenwood Springs by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Buena Vista in August, you will find days in Glenwood Springs are little chillier (64°F), and nights are about the same (47°F). You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Sat) before leaving for home.
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To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Glenwood Springs road trip site.
Getting from Buena Vista to Glenwood Springs by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Buena Vista in August, you will find days in Glenwood Springs are little chillier (64°F), and nights are about the same (47°F). You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Sat) before leaving for 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.
