4 days in Colorado Itinerary

4 days in Colorado Itinerary

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Start: Fayetteville
Fly
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Denver
— 1 day
Drive
2
Colorado Springs
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Fayetteville
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25 Edit
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Denver

Denver Botanic Gardens ©

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.
Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Denver Botanic Gardens, explore the world behind art at Denver Art Museum, and then take a stroll through 16th Street Mall.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Denver road trip tool.

Fayetteville to Denver is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Fayetteville in October; daily highs in Denver reach 67°F and lows reach 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Colorado Springs.

Things to do in Denver

Museums · Shopping · Parks · Neighborhoods
Find places to stay Oct 22 — 23:
Hotels on TripAdvisor
Homes on Airbnb
Highlights from your trip
Denver Botanic Gardens ©
Must see
Denver Botanic Gardens
4.7
16th Street Mall ©
Neighborhood
16th Street Mall
2.4
Denver Art Museum ©
Art Museum
Denver Art Museum
4.5
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3
nights
Colorado Springs

Garden of the Gods ©
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.
You've added Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, Garden of the Gods, The Broadmoor Seven Falls, and other attractions to your itinerary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri): walk around Garden of the Gods and then take in the dramatic scenery at The Broadmoor Seven Falls.

For photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Colorado Springs online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Denver to Colorado Springs in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In October, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Sun) before leaving for home.

Things to do in Colorado Springs

Parks · Nature · Outdoors · Theme Parks

Side Trip

Manitou Springs
Find places to stay Oct 22 — 25:
Hotels on TripAdvisor
Homes on Airbnb
Highlights from your trip
Garden of the Gods ©
Must see
Garden of the Gods
4.8
Manitou Springs Incline ©
Water Body
Manitou Springs Incline
4.8
The Broadmoor Seven Falls ©
Waterfall
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
4.0
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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.