Denver Colorado skyline with Rocky Mountains backdrop

Best 14 Days in Colorado — Without Nature

Denver → Colorado Springs

14 days · 2 cities · 23 activities · route optimized by distance

Expect lots of art & culture — museums, galleries, and cultural experiences. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, mostly at your own pace. Includes 3 must-see landmarks across Denver and Colorado Springs.

Highlights: Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, Rocky Mountain National Park Day Trip, Downtown Denver & LoDo

Arriving Wed, Jul 1 Change

Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking

23+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 2 cities

Where you'll stay
Hotel in Denver · From $155/night +1 more
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Trip cost
~$2,348.58 total · $168/day
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Top picks
Downtown Denver & LoDo, RiNo Art District, Golden Triangle Museum District
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Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out

Denver

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Day 1 Wed, Jul 1 Full Denver
Morning
Downtown Denver & LoDo$~3 hrs

Explore downtown Denver's vibrant LoDo district with Union Station, Larimer Square, and the 16th Street Mall

Afternoon
RiNo Art District$~3 hrs

Wander Denver's River North Art District, home to over 200 street murals, craft breweries, and creative studios

🏨 Hotel in Denver

Downtown / LoDo / Cherry Creek / Highland

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Travelers book: Kimpton Hotel Born $200-350/nightThe Ramble Hotel $130-230/nightThe Crawford Hotel $150-280/night
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Day 2 Thu, Jul 2 Moderate Denver
Morning
Golden Triangle Museum District$$~3 hrs

Visit Denver's premier museum district: the Denver Art Museum, History Colorado Center, and Clyfford Still Museum

Afternoon
Coors Brewery Tour in Golden$$~3 hrs

Tour the world's largest single-site brewery in the charming mountain town of Golden, 30 minutes from Denver

$20 Verified Mar 2026
🏨 Hotel in Denver

Downtown / LoDo / Cherry Creek / Highland

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Travelers book: Kimpton Hotel Born $200-350/nightThe Ramble Hotel $130-230/nightThe Crawford Hotel $150-280/night
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Day 3 Fri, Jul 3 Moderate Denver
Morning
Denver Craft Brewery Crawl$$~3 hrs

Sample Denver's thriving craft beer scene with a self-guided crawl through LoDo, RiNo, or the Highlands

Afternoon
Capitol Hill & Colorado State Capitol$~3 hrs

Visit the gold-domed Colorado State Capitol, the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, and Molly Brown House Museum

🏨 Hotel in Denver

Downtown / LoDo / Cherry Creek / Highland

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Travelers book: Kimpton Hotel Born $200-350/nightThe Ramble Hotel $130-230/nightThe Crawford Hotel $150-280/night
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Day 4 Sat, Jul 4 Light Denver
Full Day
Free time in Denver$$~3 hrs

Budget some free time in Denver to explore at your own pace, unwind from your travel or follow your own itinerary outsid

🏨 Hotel in Denver

Downtown / LoDo / Cherry Creek / Highland

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Travelers book: Kimpton Hotel Born $200-350/nightThe Ramble Hotel $130-230/nightThe Crawford Hotel $150-280/night
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Day 5 Sun, Jul 5 Light Denver
Full Day
Mount Evans day trip: App guided day trip$$~3 hrs

Drive to the summit of Mount Evans and explore at your own pace with the step-by-step guidance in your App Guide. This i

🏨 Hotel in Denver

Downtown / LoDo / Cherry Creek / Highland

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Travelers book: Kimpton Hotel Born $200-350/nightThe Ramble Hotel $130-230/nightThe Crawford Hotel $150-280/night
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Day 6 Mon, Jul 6 Light Denver
Full Day
Boulder day trip: App guided day trip$$~3 hrs

Travel to Boulder and explore at your own pace with the step-by-step guidance in your App Guide. This is recommended for

🏨 Hotel in Denver

Downtown / LoDo / Cherry Creek / Highland

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Travelers book: Kimpton Hotel Born $200-350/nightThe Ramble Hotel $130-230/nightThe Crawford Hotel $150-280/night
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Day 7 Tue, Jul 7 Moderate Denver
Morning
Zipline Tour in Rocky Mountains$$~3 hrs

Whiz through the fresh alpine air on Colorado’s longest and fastest ziplines that span over 1.5 miles. The course is loc

$108.58 Verified Mar 2026 Book tickets →
Afternoon
BEYOND Light Show and Meditation$$~1 hr

Established in 2017, the International Church of Cannabis was formed to offer a home to adults everywhere who are lookin

$25 Verified Mar 2026 Book this experience →
🏨 Hotel in Denver

Downtown / LoDo / Cherry Creek / Highland

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Travelers book: Kimpton Hotel Born $200-350/nightThe Ramble Hotel $130-230/nightThe Crawford Hotel $150-280/night
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Day 8 Wed, Jul 8 Moderate Denver
Morning
Free Day in Denver$~6 hrs

A free day to explore Denver at your own pace

Afternoon
Stranahan's Guided Whiskey Tasting$$~1 hr

Join the team of whiskey experts at Stranahan’s as you touch, taste, and smell your way through a full sensory whiskey e

$30 Verified Mar 2026 Book tickets →
🏨 Hotel in Denver

Downtown / LoDo / Cherry Creek / Highland

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Travelers book: Kimpton Hotel Born $200-350/nightThe Ramble Hotel $130-230/nightThe Crawford Hotel $150-280/night
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Day 9 Thu, Jul 9 Moderate Denver
Morning
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre$~3 hrs

Visit the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a world-famous outdoor concert venue set among 300-million-year-old red sandstone formations

Afternoon
Denver Food Tour$$~3 hrs

Explore the Mile High City’s unique and delicious food scene on a small group Denver food tour.  Your foodie guide will

$69 Verified Mar 2026 Book tickets →
🏨 Hotel in Denver

Downtown / LoDo / Cherry Creek / Highland

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Travelers book: Kimpton Hotel Born $200-350/nightThe Ramble Hotel $130-230/nightThe Crawford Hotel $150-280/night
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Day 10 Fri, Jul 10 Moderate Denver
Morning
Rocky Mountain National Park Day Trip$$~3 hrs

Day trip from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park — alpine scenery, wildlife, and Trail Ridge Road

$30 Verified Mar 2026
Afternoon
Haunted Pub Tour$$~2h 30m

Explore the spooky history and hauntings of Denver's historic downtown on a combination of ghost tour and pub crawl. You

$26 Verified Mar 2026 Book this experience →
🏨 Hotel in Denver

Downtown / LoDo / Cherry Creek / Highland

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Travelers book: Kimpton Hotel Born $200-350/nightThe Ramble Hotel $130-230/nightThe Crawford Hotel $150-280/night
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Denver → Colorado Springs
1h 30m Drive straight to Colorado Springs without sightseeing along the route.

Colorado Springs

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Day 11 Sat, Jul 11 Full Colorado Springs
Morning
Manitou Springs$~3 hrs

Explore the charming mountain town of Manitou Springs with its mineral springs, vintage Penny Arcade, and eclectic shops

Afternoon
US Air Force Academy$~3 hrs

Tour the prestigious US Air Force Academy campus with its striking Cadet Chapel and mountain-framed grounds

🏨 Hotel in Colorado Springs

Downtown / Old Colorado City / Manitou Springs

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Travelers book: The Broadmoor $300-500/nightThe Mining Exchange, a Wyndham Grand Hotel $100-180/nightCliff House at Pikes Peak $150-280/night
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Day 12 Sun, Jul 12 Moderate Colorado Springs
Morning
Downtown Colorado Springs$~3 hrs

Explore downtown Colorado Springs with its Olympic training facilities, pioneer museum, and Tejon Street restaurants

Afternoon
Free time in Colorado Springs$$~3 hrs

Budget some free time in Colorado Springs to explore at your own pace, unwind from your travel or follow your own itiner

🏨 Hotel in Colorado Springs

Downtown / Old Colorado City / Manitou Springs

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Travelers book: The Broadmoor $300-500/nightThe Mining Exchange, a Wyndham Grand Hotel $100-180/nightCliff House at Pikes Peak $150-280/night
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Day 13 Mon, Jul 13 Moderate Colorado Springs
Morning
Glen Eyrie Castle Tour$$~2 hrs

For over a century, Glen Eyrie has been a place of stunning beauty, profound history, and awe-inspiring grandeur. Join a

$10 Verified Mar 2026 Book this experience →
Afternoon
Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Supper$$~2h 30m

The Flying W is a living symbol of Western Heritage, embodied by the romantic spirit of the Old West. At peak days, the

$60 Verified Mar 2026 Book tickets →
🏨 Hotel in Colorado Springs

Downtown / Old Colorado City / Manitou Springs

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Travelers book: The Broadmoor $300-500/nightThe Mining Exchange, a Wyndham Grand Hotel $100-180/nightCliff House at Pikes Peak $150-280/night
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Day 14 Tue, Jul 14 Colorado Springs
Checkout & Depart

Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Colorado Springs!

Where You’ll Stay

Estimated total: $1,576–$2,364

Trip Budget Estimate

$2,348.58 estimated total per person
$168 per day
Lodging $1,970
Activities $378.58

Estimates based on listed activity prices and hotel rates. Actual costs vary by season, availability, and personal spending.

Typical range for Colorado

$1,400 – $7,000 per person for 14 days

Budget: $100/day — Budget motels, fast-casual dining, public transport Mid-range: $250/day — Hotels, restaurants, car rental Luxury: $500/day — Resorts, fine dining, guided tours

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🧳 Practical Info for Colorado

📄 Visa
ESTA required for Visa Waiver Program countries. CA citizens visa-exempt. See US entry requirements.
💵 Tipping
18–20% tip expected at restaurants. Standard US tipping culture applies.
💱 Currency
US Dollar ($ USD). Cards accepted everywhere.
🔌 Power
120V, Type A/B plugs. EU/UK/AU travelers need an adapter.
📶 Connectivity
Good coverage in cities and ski resorts. Mountain passes and remote trails may lack signal.
🚨 Emergency
911 (general emergency)

🚗 Getting Around Colorado

🚗 Car

Car rental essential for mountain passes and national parks. AWD recommended in winter.

✈️ Flight

Denver International is the main hub. Eagle County (Vail) and Montrose (Telluride) have regional airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit?

Spring and fall offer the best weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season. Check regional weather patterns for specific conditions.

Do I need to rent a car?

A car is essential for road trips and national parks in the US. Public transit is limited outside major metro areas.

How much does a week cost?

Budget: $100-150/day. Mid-range: $200-350/day. Luxury: $500+/day. Costs vary significantly by region and season.

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