Colorado has more to offer than just great skiing. During the summer when the snow is gone, there are a ton of outdoor activities! Whether you want to go hiking, relax in some hot springs or just enjoy the weather; Colorado has it all. Check out my travel vlog for this awesome trip!
My husband and I took a 6 day trip to Colorado during the hotter Houston months since we had some friends there and wanted to do some hiking. I’ve visited Colorado before but to go snowboarding (for the first time….didn’t go well) and to visit family. However, while I was there I didn’t have much time to go explore all the great things Colorado had to offer. My husband, on the other hand, grew up in Colorado and has experienced some of the great outdoor activities that this state has to offer. So we planned a trip (mostly my husband) and packed it full of outdoor activities.
Colorado Travel Guide Summary:
Day 1
- Arrive in Denver
- Drive to Estes Park from Denver International Airport
- Take Aerial Tramway to Prospect Mountain
- Explore Prospect Mountain
- Have a drink at The Whiskey Bar in The Stanley Hotel
- Head to Fort Collins
Day 2
- Drive to Rocky Mountain National Park from Fort Collins
- Park at Bear Lake Trailhead
- Hike to Emerald Lake
- Drive to Estes Park for some Ice Cream
- Explore all the Cute Shops in Estes
- Head to Fort Collins
For more details on Day 1 & Day 2, check out my full post with tips and recommendations!
Day 3
- Drive to Steamboat from Fort Collins
- Lunch in Steamboat
- Explore the Local Boutiques
- Check-in at the Sheraton Hotel
- Dinner at E3 Chophouse
Day 4
- Breakfast at Smell that Bread Bakery
- Hike the Fish Creek Falls Trail
- Lunch at Salt & Lime
- Go to Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
For more details on Day 3 & Day 4, check out my full post with tips and recommendations!
Day 5
- Breakfast at Winona’s Restaurant and Bakery
- Pack-Up and Check-Out of the Hotel
- Head to Denver
- Take Step-Father Out for Dinner (Maggiano’s Little Italy at The Pavilions)
- Get Ice Cream at Little Man Ice Cream
Day 6
- Breakfast at Gunther Toody’s
- Browse the REI Denver Flaship Store
- Head Back to Texas
This 6 day trip allowed us to scratch the surface of all the fantastic outdoor summer activities Colorado has. I hope to go back on another trip to do more hikes and visit some more mountain towns. Have you been to Colorado before? What hikes do you recommend?
Great schedule! Colorado is such a great place to visit, Yenny!
I have lived in Colorado for 20 years and have still to take the aerial tramway in Estes. It is on my list for sure.