{"id":11872,"date":"2024-05-13T18:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T00:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rebuild2025-dnit2bq-ndvx4cikrppzs.us-3.platformsh.site\/?p=11872"},"modified":"2025-11-26T12:20:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:20:47","slug":"grand-getaways-one-week-in-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/blog\/grand-getaways-one-week-in-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Getaways: One Week in Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Grand County, you\u2019ll want plenty of time to experience all the waterfall hikes, hot springs, museums, summer events and scenic drives. Check out this guide to one week in Colorado\u2019s Rockies.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1: Scenic Drives & Settling In<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re driving in from Denver (by car or aboard a Bustang bus), you\u2019re in for some stunning views. Soar over the Continental Divide<\/a> on the high-mountain pass, Berthoud Pass<\/a> along Hwy. 40. Once you arrive, check in to your hotel and spend some time walking around in our charming downtown districts for a craft beer and bite to eat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 2: Acclimate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With elevations ranging from around 7,000 feet to 12,000-plus feet, you\u2019ll want to take it a little slower your first day or two in Grand County if you\u2019re coming from sea level. Begin your day by checking out art galleries and handcrafted goods. Some must-see stops include Bob Scott\u2019s Authentic Indian Jewelry and Marjorie Cranston\u2019s Jackstraw Mountain Gallery in Grand Lake<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 3: Hit the Trails<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kick off your day with short hike on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park<\/a> (remember to reserve a timed-entry permit<\/a> before arriving). The Adams Falls Trail leads to a massive, tumbling waterfall that\u2019s less than a mile from the trailhead. Then explore other easy trails in the Kawuneeche Valley<\/a> like the Holzwarth Historic Site or the wheelchair-accessible Coyote Valley Trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hiking Trails<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Day 4: Explore the Lakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re in the headwaters region, you\u2019ll definitely want to spend some time on a motor boat<\/a>, paddleboard or kayak splashing around in sparkling lakes and reservoirs. Stop by a local marina like Trail Ridge Marina on Grand Lake<\/a> or the Beacon Landing Marina on Lake Granby<\/a> to rent a boat and spend a day tooling around, sunbathing and swimming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 5: Hit the River<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll spot the Colorado River<\/a> and its tributaries running throughout Grand County \u2014 but the best way to see the rushing water is aboard a raft on a guided excursion. Whether you\u2019re seeking a leisurely float or an adrenaline-pumping adventure, seasoned guides can take you through some unforgettable spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 6: Zip Around on an ATV<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At a higher speed, you can see even more towering mountain outlooks \u2014 so hop on an ATV and take a scenic drive. Kremmling is known for its unbeatable backcountry routes, like the riverside twists and turns along Trough Road<\/a>. Get in touch with a local outfitter like High Country Tours where their guides will take you along the best hidden-gem routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 7: Western Adventures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let a local cowpoke lead you through aspen-lined pathways on a Western horseback ride<\/a>. Get a ticket to the Granby Rodeo<\/a> at the Flying Heels Arena, running all summer. Or take a look back in time at one of the local museums<\/a>, like the Pioneer Village Museum<\/a> where you can see the region\u2019s old blacksmith shop, schoolhouses and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Western Activities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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In Grand County, you\u2019ll want plenty of time to experience all the waterfall hikes, hot springs, museums, summer events and scenic drives. Check out this guide to one week in Colorado\u2019s Rockies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":5163,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[277,91,282,92,278,110,283,57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11872"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11872\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11874,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11872\/revisions\/11874"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.visitgrandcounty.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}