Colorful Colorado: Peaks, Parks, and Panoramas

Welcome to Denver! At 6 pm, meet with your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink. ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE Denver has something for everyone! Discover one of the city’s great museums, stroll the pedestrian mall at 16th Street or visit a local brewery on the Denver Beer Trail! Your Tour Director has suggestions to make the most of your free time. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for maps, tips, and more.

Red Rocks and Mountain Tops Take an orientation tour of Denver, including the Colorado State Capitol, modeled after the Capitol Building in Washington DC. Visit Red Rocks Amphitheater, an iconic Colorado venue initially created by geologic events. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal project, Civilian Conservation Corps, constructed the amphitheater seating. Continue to Boulder for Flatiron views and an orientation tour. Enjoy lunch and leisure time to explore Pearl Street, a pedestrian walkway in the heart of downtown. Depart Boulder for Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Recognized as the “Happiest City in the US,” Boulder boasts more than 300 days of sunshine. Home to University of Colorado Boulder, a tier-one research university also known for the strong Buffaloes football program, and The Sink, a timeless college hangout and the oldest restaurant in Boulder.

Rocky Mountain Highs Visit the Alpine Visitor Center and explore Rocky Mountain National Park. Continue to Grand Lake, Colorado’s largest natural lake, framed by magnificent mountain peaks. Travel to Vail, a charming mountain town nestled in the Colorado Rockies, for dinner at a local restaurant and a two-night stay. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HALFWAY TO HEAVEN Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses a variety of mountain range environments with alpine lakes, majestic mountain peaks, and miles of meadows for the wildlife to call home. Cross the tundra of the Continental Divide as it runs through Rocky Mountain National Park on the Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuously paved road in America. Watch for a wealth of wildlife that call the Rockies home—including plentiful elk, moose, big horn sheep, marmots, and maybe a black bear!

Bavarian Beauty Visit the [LOCAL FAVORITE] Vail Nature Center and enjoy a light guided hike to explore the wildflowers, active beaver lodges, and local ecosystem. Continue to the Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame and learn the rich history of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Consider strolling the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, try goat yoga, or enjoy an exhilarating ride on the Copper Mountain gondola and alpine slide. (B) ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Vail! Wander and wonder in the charming alpine village—a popular playground for year-round activities—from hiking to biking to skiing. Explore charming Lionshead & Vail Villages to enjoy art galleries, restaurants, and shops. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for maps and suggestions on where to dine and what to see! LOCAL FAVORITE WILDFLOWER WALKS Discover the woods, birds, and meadows at the Vail Nature Center. Walk along the Gore Creek and connect with nature while exploring the unique ecology, wildflowers, and wildlife in the heart of Vail.