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Discover the best attractions in Northern Colorado including Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, Moraine Park Discovery Center, and Dinosaur National Monument.
Aug 9, 2023 · Discover the best things to do in Northern Colorado including Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland, and more.
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- What to Pack For 7 Days in Colorado
- Day One – Fly Into Denver
- Day Two – Explore Home Base
- Day Three – Independence Pass + Aspen
- Day Four – Vail & Avon
- Day Five – Stanley Hotel + Estes Park
- Day Six – Steamboat Springs
- Day Seven – Return Home + Optional Ideas For Denver
- Don’T Have 7 days?
Though there are direct flights into Aspen and other small towns, the most inexpensive flight optionis definitely Denver. After collecting our rental car from the airport, we drove to our ‘home base’- centrally located in our destination cities. The Ski Bum Cottage, our A-Frame in Silverthorne (1.5 hours east of Denver), featured snowy mountain vie...
All 7 days of this itinerary are designed to be flexible and to expose you to parts of Colorado beyond Denver. Make sure to explore the area you stay in! I always recommend taking a day to get acclimated to the weather, climate, and diving conditions of the area (especially in such a naturally diverse and rugged area like Colorado!) when you have t...
Independence Pass Independence Passis a Scenic Byway through 32 miles of mountainous Colorado terrain, with the pass’s summit reaching an elevation of 12,095 feet. Driving through Independence Pass isn’t for the faint of heart: though it is a paved road, sections are narrow and winding with steep dropoffs. The summit of Independence Pass is located...
Vail is a ski town, home to 5k permanent residents and other 5k part-time residents of vacation properties. You’ll find luxury accommodationsand killer views from every angle of the town. Avonsits eight miles west of Vail and offers many activities, parks, and trails, including the breathtaking Henry A. Nottingham Park and the Walking Science Mount...
The Stanley Hotel Tucked away in the mountains of Estes Park lies one of the most haunted hotels in America and THE setting of Stephen King’s The Shining. The Stanley is a can’t-miss for northern Colorado. The hotel offers tours (Book Ahead) for a small fee, but casual visitors can view the main areas for free, including the Hedge Maze. To see it a...
Steamboat Springs is nestled in Yampa Valley. This town is a northern Colorado treat home to acres of trails, a ski resort, a scenic gondola, and a geothermal spa said to have healing properties! Fish Creek Falls One of the most popular hikes in Yampa Valley, Fish Creek Falls, offers trails for all difficulty levels. We did the Lower Falls and Over...
Make sure you set aside plenty of time to get back to the airport in Denver. Conditions can be intense, roads can be icy, and construction is expected. Check the weather and driving conditions beforehand. Optional ideas for Denver: If you have any time to kill before your flight, consider: 1. A moment spent at Red Rocks is never wasted. 2. The Chur...
Fear not if you don’t have 7 days to enjoy this Colorado itinerary! If you only have 3 days, I would stick to Aspen and Estes Park. If you have 5 days, I recommend Aspen, Estes Park Vail, and Avon. Here are your options: Ready to explore one of the most beautiful places in the world? Let me know how your Colorado trip was in the comments section be...
Feb 29, 2024 · Planning a trip to Colorado? From hiking in the Rocky Mountains to skiing in Aspen to staying in a haunted hotel, here are the top things to do in Colorado.
- Hewlett Gulch. Length: 8.2 miles. Elevation Gain: 1,174 feet. Cost: Free. This is my favorite hike to take beginner hikers on. Since this is an out and back trail and relatively flat, it's easy to let the other hiker decide whenever they want to turn back.
- Young Gulch. Length: 10.4 miles. Elevation Gain: 1,332 feet. Cost: Free. This is one of my ultimate favorite trails to take for the views and easiness of the trail.
- Horsetooth Rock and Horsetooth Falls. Length: 6.4 miles or 4.6 miles. Elevation Gain: 1,584 feet. Cost: $9. This is a "choose your own adventure hike" about 10 minutes out of town from Fort Collins.
- Grey Rock Trail. Length: 7.2 miles. Elevation Gain: 2,417 feet. Cost: Free. While Grey Rock Trail is one of the most popular hiking spots near Fort Collins, don't let that fool you into thinking it's easy.
May 23, 2024 · Experience 5 days of Northern Colorado by boots, bikes, kayaks & horse. This road trip will take you off 1-70 coridor to new places in CO!
