7 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Colorado route planner
Start: New York City
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Denver
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Colorado Springs
— 3 nights
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Rocky Mountain National Park
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Boulder
— 1 night
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Denver
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End: New York City
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Mile-High City
Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.On the 27th (Sat), appreciate the history behind The Colorado Freedom Memorial, admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, and then steep yourself in history at Molly Brown House Museum.
To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Denver sightseeing planner.
New York City to Denver is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Denver due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 43°F in Denver. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): take in the exciting artwork at Garman Sculpture Works. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Sun): get to know the resident critters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, then stroll around Garden of the Gods, and then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.
For photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In May, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Rocky Mountain National Park — 2 nights
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Rocky Mountain National Park presents an ideal setting for recreation in the mountain range for which the park is named.Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Bear Lake, then admire the sheer force of Alberta Falls, then appreciate the views at Many Parks Curve Overlook, and finally stroll through Emerald Lake Trail. On the 31st (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the activities along Sprague Lake, contemplate the waterfront views at Lily Lake, then look for all kinds of wild species at Sheep Lakes, and finally take a memorable drive along Old Fall River Road.
To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Rocky Mountain National Park trip builder website.
Drive from Colorado Springs to Rocky Mountain National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in May, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Boulder.
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Boulder — 1 night
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Berkeley of the Rockies
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a busy college town known for its progressive values and natural resource conservation.Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Flagstaff Mountain, then hike along Flatirons, then catch some excitement at Carousel of Happiness, and finally examine the collection at Nederland Mining Museum.
To see reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Boulder online visit planner.
Traveling by car from Rocky Mountain National Park to Boulder takes 1.5 hours. June in Boulder sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to drive to Denver.
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Mile-High City
Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): get curious at Denver Museum of Nature & Science and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Denver Zoo.
To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Denver online itinerary builder.
Denver is just a stone's throw from Boulder. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Denver is just a stone's throw from Boulder. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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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.
