7-Day Denver Tour: Big Blue Bear, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, University of Colorado Boulder, Rocky Mountain National Park, Golden Town, Garden of the Gods

Arrive in Denver, the capital of Colorado, by plane. Please meet your tour guide at the Baggage Claim Area 12 of the West Terminal in the airport lobby at 17:00 pm (Denver local time). After gathering, you will be sent to the hotel. Have a good rest today and maintain your strength. , ready to start the exciting trip the next day.

After breakfast, head to downtown Denver to experience the unique charm of this Mile High City. First, visit Denver's most famous public art work - the Big Blue Bear, whose meaning is: I See What You Mean (I know what you are talking about), and then Stroll along the 16th Commercial Street, a bustling section of the city center, where there are many bustling shops and many historical buildings. Go to the Colorado State Capitol and Denver Art Museum, and take the 16th Street sightseeing bus to the old train station under the guidance of a tour guide. It is one of the few old buildings in the United States that is over a century old. It has been modernized and is still in operation. middle. Head to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, only a 30-minute drive from Denver. This is one of the local people’s favorite suburban parks. The amphitheater in the park is an outdoor music venue and is the only naturally occurring acoustically perfect circular shape in the world. The theater was the first stop for the Beatles' American debut. The theater is majestic and overlooks the greater Denver area. Afterwards, go to the beautiful university town of Boulder, visit Colorado State University Boulder and the National Center for Atmospheric Research and Museum, and stroll along Pearl Street in the city center. Finally, return to Denver.

Denver → Denver Big Blue Bear (15 mins) → The 16th St Mall (30 mins) → Colorado State Capitol Building (outside visit, 30 mins) → Denver Art Museum (outside visit, 30 mins) → Take a free sightseeing bus to the old train station (15 mins) → Old Railway Station (inside visit, 30 mins) → Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater (1.5 hours) → Boulder → Colorado State University, Boulder (1 hour) → National Center for Atmospheric Research and Museum ( 45 mins) → Pearl Street (1 hour) → Denver



 

After breakfast, proceed to the famous Rocky Mountain National Park. The Rocky Mountains, which are more than 4,500 kilometers long, run through the North American continent from north to south. They have given birth to most of the rivers in North America and are also the main watershed of the North American continent. It has the highest altitude. Rocky Mountain National Park is just near Denver. From Denver, you can go northwest for about 110 kilometers to the east gate of the park, Estes Park. First, go to Bear Lake. This mountain lake named by the Indians has breathtaking beauty. The scenery is also one of the most famous lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Then, follow the famous Trail Ridge Road to the top of the mountain. The 48-mile Trail Ridge Road traverses Rocky Mountain National Park from east to west, and finally ends on the west side of the park. Along the way, there are mountains and mountains. The dense and rich vegetation and the sky with rolling clouds are like a painting. The Alpine Visitor Center is located at the highest point of the Ridge Road at an altitude of 3637 meters, where you can feel the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Finally, we turned back to Sheep Lake. At the foot of the mountain, an open and flat grassland surrounded a small bay of lake. This is the habitat of Colorado's state animal, the bighorn sheep.

Denver → Rocky Mountain National Park (Head to Bear Lake, Alpine Visitor Center, Sheep Lake, about 9 hours a day) → Denver

Special Note:

If Trail Ridge Road is closed due to season or weather conditions, the itinerary for this day will be changed to:

After breakfast, head to Estes Park, a resort town located at the east gate of the national park, to view the lakes and mountains of Lake Estes and see the Stanley Hotel, the prototype of the hotel in the classic horror movie "The Shining". Then go to Rocky Mountain National Park and visit Bear Lake, Sheep Lake, and the Visitor Center. Finally, return to Denver



 

After breakfast, drive along Highway 70 into the Rocky Mountains. The scenery along the way is breathtaking. Pass by Vail (stop and rest). This fairy tale-like town is a world-famous ski resort and a paradise for outdoor activities. The town has exquisite and beautiful scenery. . In the afternoon, we arrived at Grand Junction, the largest city in western Colorado. It is only 60 kilometers away from Utah and is surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes. Because the climate remains mild all year round, it has developed an agricultural oasis with a large area of ​​vineyards and is also the largest red wine destination in Colorado. Important place of origin. The Colorado National Monument, a 30-minute drive from Grand Junction, is a unique red rock mesa landscape along the Colorado River. Some rocks have been eroded away from the main body of the mesa, or stand independently like a golden rooster or a pillar holding up the sky. Americans believe that these independent rocks are The rock also represents the independent spirit of the United States, so it is designated as a National Monument. We will walk through the park along a famous scenic road-Rim Rock Drive. Along the way, there are leg-weakening cliffs and countless strange rocks and rocks. , there are also layers of red canyons, the scenery is very majestic and spectacular, and the uncanny craftsmanship of nature is in front of you.

Denver → Vail (pass by, 1 hour) → Grand Junction → Colorado National Monument (drive tour + photo taking, total 2 hours)



 

After breakfast, head to Aspen, the most famous mountain town in Colorado. It is not only picturesque, but also one of the world's top ski resorts. It has four major mountain ranges: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Butter Mountain and Snowmass Mountain. Covering an area of ​​more than 5,500 acres, the scenery here is pleasant in all seasons. Visitors will slow down unknowingly when they come here and enjoy the paradise-like beauty and tranquility. Hidden in the Rocky Mountains, about half an hour's drive south of Aspen, is a beautiful place that attracts photographers from all over the world: this is the Maroon Bells, which is the most photographed place in the United States for landscape photography. It has also been selected No. 1 of 99 places in Colorado that offer postcard-worthy photos, but in reality, photos simply don’t do justice to her true beauty. Arrive in the afternoon at Greenwood Springs, located in the center of the Rocky Mountains. This mountain town is famous for its geothermal resources and outdoor adventure activities. Head to Glenwood Springs Hot Spring, which is located next to the beautiful Colorado River and surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. With beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains, it provides an all-natural soaking experience to relax and rejuvenate.

Grand Junction → Aspen Town → Visit Maroon Bells Scenic Area (tour bus round trip, 3 hours) → Glenwood Springs → Glenwood Springs Hot Spring (2 hours)



 

After breakfast, return along Highway 70 to Blackhawk Town, a gambling town in the mountains. This town covers an area of ​​3.9 square kilometers and is 2,602 meters above sea level. It was established with the gold mining boom in the 19th century. In 1990, the town began to renovate, developing the gaming industry in the Midwest of the United States, and establishing a gambling city deep in the Rocky Mountains. Then go to Gold Town, which was founded during the gold rush. Its geographical location is very important. It was historically a trade center between the gold mines in the west and settlements in the east. It was the capital of Colorado from 1862 to 1867. The Colorado School of Mines is located in the center of the town. It is the first public institution of higher learning in Colorado. It is famous for its engineering and mining majors. It is a world-class public research university, mainly dedicated to engineering and applied scientific research. It has the strongest research strength in resource development, mining and utilization in the world. One of the strongest institutions. The Coors Brewery (appearance), founded in 1873, brews beer with snow water from the mountains. Now with an annual output of more than 22 million barrels of beer, it is the largest single brewery in the world and the business card and pride of King Town. Finally return to Denver.

Glenwood Springs → Black Hawk (walk through the casino town in the mountains and visit the Ameristar Casino, 45 minutes) → Gold → Colorado School of Mines (25 mins) → Coors Brewery (outside visit, 20 mins) → Denver



 

After breakfast, head to Colorado Springs, the second largest city in Colorado. It is located at the eastern foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains, at an altitude of 1,840 meters. It is also the birthplace of the "American Sports Festival". Go to the famous Garden of the Gods, also known as God's Garden, which is dotted with the most beautiful red sandstone in the United States. More than 300 sandstones of different shapes stand in the park, with the famous Pikes Peak and the blue sky as the background. People marvel at the miraculous craftsmanship of nature. Then explore the quaint town of Manitou Springs. With its breathtaking scenery, friendly people, and great outdoor adventures, you're sure to fall in love with this quaint town no matter how you visit. Then go to the Garden of the Gods to explore its original and wild beauty. The garden scenery is extremely pleasant and is filled with the most beautiful red sandstone in the United States. It has a unique flavor.

Denver → Colorado Springs → Garden of the Gods (3 hours) → Manitou Springs (free tour, 1 hour) → Overlooking Pikes Peak → Denver International Airport