19 days in United States Itinerary

Appreciate the collections at Mines Museum of Earth Science and Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Denver Union Station and 16th Street Mall will appeal to history buffs. There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, see the interesting displays at Museo De Las Americas, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Denver Zoo, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Denver day trip tool.

Frankfurt, Germany to Denver is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Frankfurt to Denver, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Frankfurt in April, Denver is a bit cooler at night with lows of 1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Thu) before leaving for Glenwood Springs.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): pause for some photo ops at Doc Holliday's Grave and then boost your wellbeing at a local thermal spa.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Glenwood Springs day trip planning site.

You can drive from Denver to Glenwood Springs in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Denver in April, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Glenwood Springs: temperatures range from 3°C by day to -4°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Moab.

On the 28th (Fri), stroll through Hurrah Pass Road, then admire the majestic nature at Dead Horse Point State Park, then take a memorable drive along Long Canyon Road, and finally view the masterpieces at Tom Till Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a memorable drive along Colorado Riverway Recreation Area, see the interesting displays at Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage, see the interesting displays at Moab Museum, explore the landscape on two wheels at Bike Fiend, then grab your bike and head to Amasa Back Trail, and finally don't miss a visit to Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Moab sightseeing app.

Traveling by car from Glenwood Springs to Moab takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of train and car. When traveling from Glenwood Springs in April, plan for warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Moab: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 3°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Mesa Verde National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): stroll through Nordenskiold #16 Trail, then hike along Petroglyph Point Hike, then explore and take pictures at Ruins Road, and finally explore the ancient world of Far View Sites. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Mon): examine the collection at Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum, take in the dramatic natural features at Square Tower House, then delve into the distant past at Cliff Palace, then delve into the distant past at Balcony House, and finally explore the ancient world of Spruce Tree House.

To find more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Mesa Verde National Park online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Moab to Mesa Verde National Park takes 3 hours. Traveling from Moab in April, Mesa Verde National Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of -1°C. On the 2nd (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Monument Valley.

Get some cultural insight at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum. and Bluff Fort Historic Site. Get out of town with these interesting Monument Valley side-trips: Goosenecks State Park (in Blanding), Cow Canyon Trading Post (in Bluff) and Navajo National Monument (in Shonto).

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Monument Valley trip itinerary site.

Drive from Mesa Verde National Park to Monument Valley in 3.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Monument Valley when traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in May, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Winslow.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Homolovi State Park, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Petrified Forest National Park, and then walk around Little Painted Desert County Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Sat): explore the stunning scenery at Rock Art Canyon Ranch, examine the collection at Old Trails Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum, steep yourself in history at Apache Death Cave, then stroll around First Street Pathway Park, and finally stop by Standin' On The Corner.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Winslow road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Winslow takes 4.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Winslow are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Santa Fe.

You'll explore and learn at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and Nedra Matteucci Galleries. Do some cultural sightseeing at Canyon Road and Bandelier National Monument. Get out of town with these interesting Santa Fe side-trips: Bradbury Science Museum (in Los Alamos) and Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (in Cochiti Pueblo). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Loretto Chapel, view the masterpieces at Luca decor, get engrossed in the history at New Mexico History Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Santa Fe day trip planning app.

Getting from Winslow to Santa Fe by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Winslow in May, expect nights in Santa Fe to be about the same, around 7°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Salida.

On the 10th (Wed), learn about winemaking at Vino Salida Wine Cellars, take in the exciting artwork at The Maverick Potter LLC., then get a taste of the local shopping with The Bungled Jungle, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Wood's High Mountain Distillery.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Salida trip planner.

You can drive from Santa Fe to Salida in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Fe in May, expect nights in Salida to be about the same, around 4°C, while days are little chillier, around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Denver.

For photos, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Denver holiday planner.

Getting from Salida to Denver by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. You will leave for home on the 11th (Thu).