Colorado Circle Tour

Welcome to Denver, Colorado, the outdoor city with 300 days of sunshine and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains. The Mile High City’s walkable city center offers urban adventures for all ages, from museums, parks and street art to boutiques, chef-driven restaurants and craft breweries.” “Upscale shopping awaits in Cherry Creek, while Denver’s seven professional sports teams entertain year-round. It’s easy to get to the walkable city center with direct rail service from Denver International Airport to Denver Union Station. The city’s neighborhoods are easy to explore on bike or on foot, and the free 16th Street Mall shuttles in the heart of downtown run from early morning to late at night.

Full day to explore Denver’s walkable Lower Downtown (LoDo) including the shops and dining in the 16th Str Mall and Larimer Square. Be sure to visit the Denver Art Museum, have a drink in one of Denver’s many craft breweries and catch a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre (20 mins drive from LoDo) – Rolling Stone Magazine’s best outdoor concert venue in the US!

Fort Collins
As the story goes, the historic downtown inspired Walt Disney’s layout for Disneyland. Hollywood set designer Harper Goff, who was responsible for designing several street fronts for Walt Disney’s Main Street, U.S.A., grew up in Fort Collins and used the buildings of his childhood to inspire Disneyland’s designs.

Overnight Denver – Renaissance Downtown Denver City Centre
The Renaissance Denver Downtown Hotel has been transformed into one of Denver’s premiere downtown hotels. Beautifully restored architecture and grandeur is reflected in this truly magnificent Denver hotel.

Day 3
Estes Park, Colorado is the base camp for amazing adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park and your favorite mountain getaway. Explore the Colorado Rockies. Encounter real wildlife.

Overnight Estes Park – The Ridgeline Hotel
The Ridgeline is a great place for dining in or hanging out. Here, we make it easy for you to enjoy a delicious meal without leaving the hotel. Dine in a relaxed, casual setting at Latitude 105, and catch up with your crew at our bar.

Day 4 & 5
Home to more than 20 wineries, a vibrant craft beer and culinary scene, Grand Junction is surrounded by stunning landscapes. From the Book Cliffs to the Grand Mesa to the awe-inspiring natural beauty and dramatic red rock landscape of the Colorado National Monument, exhilarating outdoor adventures await.

Overnight in Grand Junction – Grand Vista Hotel
Located close to many of the local attractions including Museum of the West, Grand Junction Speedway, Canyon View Park, Bananas Fun Park, Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and much more – an ideal choice for exploring the many landmarks and activities of the local Grand Junction area.

Day 6 & 7
The jewel in the crown of Colorado’s 8 spectacular historic railroads. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will take you through the Animas River wilderness and San Juan Mountains. Stop off in Silverton, the old mining town is an ideal location for lunch before heading back to Durango.

Mesa Verde National Park is a Unesco World Heritage Site and home to 1500 year old native American cliff dwellings and over 5000 other archaeological sites.

Overnight Durango – The Strater Hotel 
The Strater Hotel is adorned with beautiful handcrafted woodwork, period wallpaper, and the largest collection of American Victorian walnut antiques which are used to decorate the hotel and guestrooms.

Day 8
The Great Sand Dunes National Park attracts many guests to our Alamosa hotel, but there is an abundance of other attractions to see.

Overnight Alamosa – Best Western Alamosa Inn
Our San Luis Valley hotel is surrounded by the stunning beauty of Alamosa, Colorado, and theres something for everyone nearby. Whether exploring the dunes is on your bucket list, or youre in town to discover the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, theres plenty of family-friendly fun to be had.

Overnight Denver – The Curtis Hotel
With a personality all of its own, the Curtis is the guide to fun in Denver. Stroll to the 16th Street Mall and shop until you drop and enjoy the cultural scene in this pedestrian-friendly city.