Summer Colorado Itinerary with Stops, Stays & Fun

Set out on an unforgettable Colorado summer road trip crafted for everyday families looking to add a bit of adventure to their travels. This thoughtfully planned Colorado itinerary is perfect whether you're camping, staying in a hotel, or enjoying a cozy lodge. The journey offers something for everyone, with activities ideal for families eager to explore.

Hiking trail with lake and mountains in Colorado

Large water fall, a must stop on your Colorado itinerary

Colorado Summer Road Trip Itinerary

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Stop	Town	Lodging	Activities
Stop 1	Denver/Golden	Clear Creek RV Park Table Mountain Inn	Clear Creek Tubing Bike and Walking Trails Colorado Railroad Museum
Stop 2	Estes Park	YMCA of the Rockies Glacier Basin Campground	Rocky Mountain NP Aerial Tramway Fun City
Stop 3	Grand Lake	Grand Lake Lodge	Trail Ridge Road Beach Day Shopping & Ice Cream
Stop 4	Leadville/Twin Lakes	Lakeview Campground The Roadhouse	Kayaking The Leadville Train Horseback Riding
Stop 5	Aspen	Aspen Square Hotel	Grottos Trail Snowmass Resort Paradise Bakery
Stop 6	Telluride	Town Park Campground Hotel Columbia	Bridal Veil Falls Trail Rafting Story Walk
Stop 7	Mesa Verde	Morefield Campground Far View Lodge	Cliff Dwelling Tours (recreation.gov) More in-depth tour