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Colorado trip in mid July recs.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 5/11/26 at 7:09 pm
We just had use previous travel credit and are heading to Denver July 22-26(wed-sun)
It will be my me and my wife and 3 boys(20,17,13)
We went to Breckenridge 2 summers ago for our 1st trip to Colorado and loved it. The last trip also included some time in Estes Park and RMNP but Breck was our favorite.
We enjoyed the easy hikes and downtown areas.
We have no problems heading back there, but want to see if there are other recommendations around that area that would be worth looking into.
It will be my me and my wife and 3 boys(20,17,13)
We went to Breckenridge 2 summers ago for our 1st trip to Colorado and loved it. The last trip also included some time in Estes Park and RMNP but Breck was our favorite.
We enjoyed the easy hikes and downtown areas.
We have no problems heading back there, but want to see if there are other recommendations around that area that would be worth looking into.
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Posted on 5/11/26 at 7:18 pm to tigertail34
Came here to post Estes park, but I see you've been there. We went to Durango on our last trip but didn't like it as much as previous trip to Estes Park.
You may like Durango area if you are into off road Jeep trails.
You may like Durango area if you are into off road Jeep trails.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 7:47 pm to tigertail34
Steamboat during the summer is amazing also. There is plenty of trails to hike or just relax around town.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 8:23 pm to tigertail34
Buena Vista is our favorite place in Colorado
In midsummer it will be all families
In midsummer it will be all families
This post was edited on 5/11/26 at 8:24 pm
Posted on 5/11/26 at 9:07 pm to cgrand
Spent some time between there and Leadville this past summer hiking a few fourteeners. I really liked both of those towns.
Posted on 5/11/26 at 9:11 pm to iwantacooler
I saw that Leadville has a train operating during this time. Looks like a good time
Posted on 5/11/26 at 9:23 pm to Red Solo Cup
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Steamboat
how does this compare to Breckenridge?
Posted on 5/12/26 at 6:00 am to tigertail34
I would say very similar. Flying into Hayden is easy and about 30 mins away. The resort has biking and plenty of things to do. The town is a 10 min ride away, which has everything.
Steamboat
Hot Springs
Steamboat
Hot Springs
Posted on 5/12/26 at 8:16 am to armytiger96
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Durango
That train ride to Silverton was some of the prettiest mountain views I've ever seen.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 8:55 am to tigertail34
You won't want to go to Durango as that's too far from Denver for that short of a trip. Salida and Buena Vista area are both great and not TOO far from Denver. It's definitely a different vibe to Breckenridge and the other Summit County towns as they're not big ski resort towns in the same way as Breck/Frisco/etc..
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:21 am to hogfly
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You won't want to go to Durango as that's too far from Denver for that short of a trip. Salida and Buena Vista area are both great
True.
What about Manitou Springs?
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:42 am to Shexter
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What about Manitou Springs?
It's sort of a suburb of Colorado Springs (which I kind of hate), but it's a very cool down. It reminds me of a Colorado version of Eureka Springs in Arkansas if you've ever been there. It's all stacked onto a hillside with crazy curvy streets. You've got cool stuff nearby like Garden of the Gods, Pike's Peak, etc.. as well.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 9:57 am to tigertail34
Plan to whitewater rafting for at least one day.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 10:06 am to wickowick
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Plan to whitewater rafting for at least one day.
Canon City and Royal Gorge are about 2 hours from Denver.
Posted on 5/12/26 at 2:51 pm to tigertail34
The Broadmoor in colorado springs
Posted on 5/12/26 at 7:31 pm to Hermit Crab
Just returned from 2 nights in Manitou Springs and then The Broadmoor . Manitou Springs may be worth a day trip to sample the springs and a cute town but cheesy nothing to do unless you like fudge shops and jerky. The Broadmoor is a great resort.
In late July Beaver Creek and day trip into Vail is very nice (Vail can get crowded.) Dne as k over to Aspen for the day and that is a week well spent.
In late July Beaver Creek and day trip into Vail is very nice (Vail can get crowded.) Dne as k over to Aspen for the day and that is a week well spent.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 9:15 am to tigertail34
Not sure how far you are willing to travel. Aspen/Snowmass is about 3 hours from Denver. Lodging in Aspen is pricey. You can find decent rentals in Snowmass Village. The Maroon Bells and Driving Independence Pass are worthy day trips. Go early in the morning to see wildlife. We had a moose run beside our vehicle driving up Independence pass. The Views along the pass to the Continental divide are spectacular. You can also go online a secure a parking pass for Maroon Bells (avoid the shuttle). We went in July last year. Morning lows were in the upper 40"s.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 10:58 am to tigertail34
I've done Beaver creek/Vail recently. Can be pricier, but all you want. about 2.5 hours from DIA.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 11:33 am to tigertail34
Huge plug for Buena Vista and Salida. Not sure your plans or availability of hotel/Airbnb, but both towns are incredible to spend several days in.
Summit County is fine, but really just resort towns and well there’s a lot to do. There’s really no overall vibe to it.
Summit County is fine, but really just resort towns and well there’s a lot to do. There’s really no overall vibe to it.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 1:00 pm to St. Pete Tiger
OP says he has teenage boys…they will absolutely love the “scenery” in BV in the summer. He may not see them for a week except for breakfast LOL
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