8 days in Colorado Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Colorado trip itinerary planner
Start: Washington
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Denver
— 1 night
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Rocky Mountain National Park
— 1 night
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Aspen
— 1 night
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Telluride
— 1 night
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Breckenridge
— 2 nights
Drive
End: Washington
Fri, Feb 24 - Fri, Mar 3
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Denver — 1 night
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Mile-High City
Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): engage your brain at Butterfly Pavilion, then look for all kinds of wild species at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, then explore the world behind art at Denver Selfie Museum, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at The International Church of Cannabis.
To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Denver route planner.
Washington to Denver is an approximately 25-hour car ride. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Washington in February since evenings lows in Denver dip to 21°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.
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To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Denver route planner.
Washington to Denver is an approximately 25-hour car ride. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Washington in February since evenings lows in Denver dip to 21°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Rocky Mountain National Park — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): explore the activities along Lily Lake, then fly down the slopes at Hidden Valley Sledding and Tubing Hill, and then trek along Emerald Lake Trail.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Rocky Mountain National Park route planning app.
Drive from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park in 2 hours. When traveling from Denver in February, plan for somewhat warmer days in Rocky Mountain National Park, with highs around 51°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 22°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to drive to Aspen.
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To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Rocky Mountain National Park route planning app.
Drive from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park in 2 hours. When traveling from Denver in February, plan for somewhat warmer days in Rocky Mountain National Park, with highs around 51°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 22°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to drive to Aspen.
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Aspen — 1 night
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Rocky Mountain High
Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Aspen Highlands.
To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Aspen trip tool.
You can drive from Rocky Mountain National Park to Aspen in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, and flight; or do a combination of car and bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Rocky Mountain National Park in February: high temperatures in Aspen hover around 39°F and lows are around 14°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Telluride.
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To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Aspen trip tool.
You can drive from Rocky Mountain National Park to Aspen in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, and flight; or do a combination of car and bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Rocky Mountain National Park in February: high temperatures in Aspen hover around 39°F and lows are around 14°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Telluride.
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Telluride — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): steep yourself in history at New Sheridan Hotel, hit the slopes at Telluride Ski Resort, and then see Off-Road Tours.
To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Telluride online tour planner.
You can drive from Aspen to Telluride in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Aspen in February, Telluride is a bit warmer at night with lows of 20°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Breckenridge.
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To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Telluride online tour planner.
You can drive from Aspen to Telluride in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Aspen in February, Telluride is a bit warmer at night with lows of 20°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Breckenridge.
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Breckenridge — 2 nights
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Colorado's Kingdom
On the 1st (Wed), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Peak 9, then hit the slopes at Blue River Sports, and then take a memorable drive along Boreas Pass Road. On the 2nd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: ski along the peaceful trails at Breckenridge Nordic Center, stroll around Frisco Adventure Park, and then fly down the slopes at Arapahoe Basin.
For more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Breckenridge trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Telluride to Breckenridge takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Telluride in February, expect Breckenridge to be little chillier, temps between 26°F and 15°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can drive back home.
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For more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Breckenridge trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Telluride to Breckenridge takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Telluride in February, expect Breckenridge to be little chillier, temps between 26°F and 15°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can drive back home.
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