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Colorado

The Best of Colorado’s Majestic National Parks & Monuments

Program No. 22961RJ

Learn about Colorado’s natural wonders as you journey on scenic byways across the state exploring six of its most stunning and diverse national parks and monuments.

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What You'll Eat

9 Breakfasts

7 Lunches

5 Dinners

Total: 21 Meals

Where You'll Stay

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Airport

3 NIGHTS

Location: Denver

SpringHill Suites is a spacious and clean Denver Airport suites hotel with thoughtful amenities, including free Wi-Fi (speed upgrade available), work desks, pull-out sofas and kitchenettes with mini-fridges, in-room pantries, microwaves & wet bars. Amenities at the hotel near Denver International Airport include a 24/7 fitness center, 24-hour market, and the SpringHill Suites Lounge offering beer, wine and cocktails. Hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast buffet daily from 6:30 A.M. to 9:00A.M. There are several restaurants within short walking distance. Complimentary self-parking is available but participants need to notify front desk upon arrival that they are part of the Road Scholar group. Denver Airport shuttle: From DEN Airport to SpringHill Suites: Exit baggage claim on the WEST (red) side of the airport out of Door 510. Once you exit door 510, go to the 3rd Island that is marked for Hotel Shuttles. The shuttles are black and say “Springhill/Fairfield”. The shuttles pick up every hour at the 15 minute past the hour mark. (1:15; 2:15; 3:15, etc.) The last shuttle from the airport is at 11:15 p.m. There is no shuttle again until 3:15 a.m. From the Hotel to the Airport: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Shuttles hold 7 passengers. To make a shuttle reservation to the airport, sign up when you check in on the first day. From 3:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. the shuttle runs every 30 minutes. From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., one shuttle runs every hour on the top of the hour.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alamosa

1 NIGHT

Location: Alamosa

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2 NIGHTS

Location: Ignacio

Sky Ute Resort is located amidst the rugged beauty and scenic landscapes of the Southwest Colorado Four Corners region. The Resort offers warm colors, pillow-top mattresses, business center, free high-speed internet access, 24-hour hotel front desk and gift shop, 24-lane bowling center, 18-hole miniature golf course, 200-seat bingo hall and more. All hotel guests can enjoy full access to the resort amenities including the refreshing lazy river indoor pool area and fitness center, Vegas style gaming with slot and video machines and table games. With five dining options, there is a venue for every appetite; from casual dining to quick bites to a relaxing dinner at the Four Corners only authentic steakhouse, Seven Rivers Steaks Seafood Spirits.

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Hampton Inn Montrose

1 NIGHT

Location: Montrose

The Hampton Inn Montrose, CO hotel is only a few minutes from downtown Main Street in Montrose, Colorado. Visitors to Western Colorado enjoy close proximity to mountain biking and jeep tours in the San Juan Mountains, the Ouray Hot Springs and Telluride Ski Resort. Guests also enjoy rafting, hiking and fishing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Blue Mesa Lake and Ridgeway State Park and reservoir provide scenic areas for boating and water sports. Enjoy a round of world class golf at Fairway Pines, Devils Thumb, Cobble Creek, or The Bridges at Black Canyon. Relax next to our indoor pool and spa. We love having you here at the Hampton Inn Montrose.

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Wine Country Inn

2 NIGHTS

Location: Palisade

Experience the romance of the vineyards at the Wine Country Inn, Colorado’s first wine-themed hotel located in Palisade. Stroll through the working vineyards that surround the inn, an 80-room Victorian style hotel, which sits in the middle of 21 acres of vines. Wine Country Inn is adjacent to two wineries and a short drive from a dozen more. Get to know our ever-expanding wine industry, popular orchards and local art scene, while pampering yourself with first-class accommodations.

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Airport

3 NIGHTS

Location: Denver

SpringHill Suites is a spacious and clean Denver Airport suites hotel with thoughtful amenities, including free Wi-Fi (speed upgrade available), work desks, pull-out sofas and kitchenettes with mini-fridges, in-room pantries, microwaves & wet bars. Amenities at the hotel near Denver International Airport include a 24/7 fitness center, 24-hour market, and the SpringHill Suites Lounge offering beer, wine and cocktails. Hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast buffet daily from 6:30 A.M. to 9:00A.M. There are several restaurants within short walking distance. Complimentary self-parking is available but participants need to notify front desk upon arrival that they are part of the Road Scholar group. Denver Airport shuttle: From DEN Airport to SpringHill Suites: Exit baggage claim on the WEST (red) side of the airport out of Door 510. Once you exit door 510, go to the 3rd Island that is marked for Hotel Shuttles. The shuttles are black and say “Springhill/Fairfield”. The shuttles pick up every hour at the 15 minute past the hour mark. (1:15; 2:15; 3:15, etc.) The last shuttle from the airport is at 11:15 p.m. There is no shuttle again until 3:15 a.m. From the Hotel to the Airport: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Shuttles hold 7 passengers. To make a shuttle reservation to the airport, sign up when you check in on the first day. From 3:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. the shuttle runs every 30 minutes. From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., one shuttle runs every hour on the top of the hour.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alamosa

1 NIGHT

Location: Alamosa

TripAdvisor Reviews

2 NIGHTS

Location: Ignacio

Sky Ute Resort is located amidst the rugged beauty and scenic landscapes of the Southwest Colorado Four Corners region. The Resort offers warm colors, pillow-top mattresses, business center, free high-speed internet access, 24-hour hotel front desk and gift shop, 24-lane bowling center, 18-hole miniature golf course, 200-seat bingo hall and more. All hotel guests can enjoy full access to the resort amenities including the refreshing lazy river indoor pool area and fitness center, Vegas style gaming with slot and video machines and table games. With five dining options, there is a venue for every appetite; from casual dining to quick bites to a relaxing dinner at the Four Corners only authentic steakhouse, Seven Rivers Steaks Seafood Spirits.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Hampton Inn Montrose

1 NIGHT

Location: Montrose

The Hampton Inn Montrose, CO hotel is only a few minutes from downtown Main Street in Montrose, Colorado. Visitors to Western Colorado enjoy close proximity to mountain biking and jeep tours in the San Juan Mountains, the Ouray Hot Springs and Telluride Ski Resort. Guests also enjoy rafting, hiking and fishing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Blue Mesa Lake and Ridgeway State Park and reservoir provide scenic areas for boating and water sports. Enjoy a round of world class golf at Fairway Pines, Devils Thumb, Cobble Creek, or The Bridges at Black Canyon. Relax next to our indoor pool and spa. We love having you here at the Hampton Inn Montrose.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Wine Country Inn

2 NIGHTS

Location: Palisade

Experience the romance of the vineyards at the Wine Country Inn, Colorado’s first wine-themed hotel located in Palisade. Stroll through the working vineyards that surround the inn, an 80-room Victorian style hotel, which sits in the middle of 21 acres of vines. Wine Country Inn is adjacent to two wineries and a short drive from a dozen more. Get to know our ever-expanding wine industry, popular orchards and local art scene, while pampering yourself with first-class accommodations.

TripAdvisor Reviews

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Airport

3 NIGHTS

Location: Denver

SpringHill Suites is a spacious and clean Denver Airport suites hotel with thoughtful amenities, including free Wi-Fi (speed upgrade available), work desks, pull-out sofas and kitchenettes with mini-fridges, in-room pantries, microwaves & wet bars. Amenities at the hotel near Denver International Airport include a 24/7 fitness center, 24-hour market, and the SpringHill Suites Lounge offering beer, wine and cocktails. Hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast buffet daily from 6:30 A.M. to 9:00A.M. There are several restaurants within short walking distance. Complimentary self-parking is available but participants need to notify front desk upon arrival that they are part of the Road Scholar group. Denver Airport shuttle: From DEN Airport to SpringHill Suites: Exit baggage claim on the WEST (red) side of the airport out of Door 510. Once you exit door 510, go to the 3rd Island that is marked for Hotel Shuttles. The shuttles are black and say “Springhill/Fairfield”. The shuttles pick up every hour at the 15 minute past the hour mark. (1:15; 2:15; 3:15, etc.) The last shuttle from the airport is at 11:15 p.m. There is no shuttle again until 3:15 a.m. From the Hotel to the Airport: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Shuttles hold 7 passengers. To make a shuttle reservation to the airport, sign up when you check in on the first day. From 3:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. the shuttle runs every 30 minutes. From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., one shuttle runs every hour on the top of the hour.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alamosa

1 NIGHT

Location: Alamosa

TripAdvisor Reviews

2 NIGHTS

Location: Ignacio

Sky Ute Resort is located amidst the rugged beauty and scenic landscapes of the Southwest Colorado Four Corners region. The Resort offers warm colors, pillow-top mattresses, business center, free high-speed internet access, 24-hour hotel front desk and gift shop, 24-lane bowling center, 18-hole miniature golf course, 200-seat bingo hall and more. All hotel guests can enjoy full access to the resort amenities including the refreshing lazy river indoor pool area and fitness center, Vegas style gaming with slot and video machines and table games. With five dining options, there is a venue for every appetite; from casual dining to quick bites to a relaxing dinner at the Four Corners only authentic steakhouse, Seven Rivers Steaks Seafood Spirits.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Hampton Inn Montrose

1 NIGHT

Location: Montrose

The Hampton Inn Montrose, CO hotel is only a few minutes from downtown Main Street in Montrose, Colorado. Visitors to Western Colorado enjoy close proximity to mountain biking and jeep tours in the San Juan Mountains, the Ouray Hot Springs and Telluride Ski Resort. Guests also enjoy rafting, hiking and fishing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Blue Mesa Lake and Ridgeway State Park and reservoir provide scenic areas for boating and water sports. Enjoy a round of world class golf at Fairway Pines, Devils Thumb, Cobble Creek, or The Bridges at Black Canyon. Relax next to our indoor pool and spa. We love having you here at the Hampton Inn Montrose.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Wine Country Inn

2 NIGHTS

Location: Palisade

Experience the romance of the vineyards at the Wine Country Inn, Colorado’s first wine-themed hotel located in Palisade. Stroll through the working vineyards that surround the inn, an 80-room Victorian style hotel, which sits in the middle of 21 acres of vines. Wine Country Inn is adjacent to two wineries and a short drive from a dozen more. Get to know our ever-expanding wine industry, popular orchards and local art scene, while pampering yourself with first-class accommodations.

TripAdvisor Reviews

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Airport

3 NIGHTS

Location: Denver

SpringHill Suites is a spacious and clean Denver Airport suites hotel with thoughtful amenities, including free Wi-Fi (speed upgrade available), work desks, pull-out sofas and kitchenettes with mini-fridges, in-room pantries, microwaves & wet bars. Amenities at the hotel near Denver International Airport include a 24/7 fitness center, 24-hour market, and the SpringHill Suites Lounge offering beer, wine and cocktails. Hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast buffet daily from 6:30 A.M. to 9:00A.M. There are several restaurants within short walking distance. Complimentary self-parking is available but participants need to notify front desk upon arrival that they are part of the Road Scholar group. Denver Airport shuttle: From DEN Airport to SpringHill Suites: Exit baggage claim on the WEST (red) side of the airport out of Door 510. Once you exit door 510, go to the 3rd Island that is marked for Hotel Shuttles. The shuttles are black and say “Springhill/Fairfield”. The shuttles pick up every hour at the 15 minute past the hour mark. (1:15; 2:15; 3:15, etc.) The last shuttle from the airport is at 11:15 p.m. There is no shuttle again until 3:15 a.m. From the Hotel to the Airport: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Shuttles hold 7 passengers. To make a shuttle reservation to the airport, sign up when you check in on the first day. From 3:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. the shuttle runs every 30 minutes. From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., one shuttle runs every hour on the top of the hour.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alamosa

1 NIGHT

Location: Alamosa

TripAdvisor Reviews

2 NIGHTS

Location: Ignacio

Sky Ute Resort is located amidst the rugged beauty and scenic landscapes of the Southwest Colorado Four Corners region. The Resort offers warm colors, pillow-top mattresses, business center, free high-speed internet access, 24-hour hotel front desk and gift shop, 24-lane bowling center, 18-hole miniature golf course, 200-seat bingo hall and more. All hotel guests can enjoy full access to the resort amenities including the refreshing lazy river indoor pool area and fitness center, Vegas style gaming with slot and video machines and table games. With five dining options, there is a venue for every appetite; from casual dining to quick bites to a relaxing dinner at the Four Corners only authentic steakhouse, Seven Rivers Steaks Seafood Spirits.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Hampton Inn Montrose

1 NIGHT

Location: Montrose

The Hampton Inn Montrose, CO hotel is only a few minutes from downtown Main Street in Montrose, Colorado. Visitors to Western Colorado enjoy close proximity to mountain biking and jeep tours in the San Juan Mountains, the Ouray Hot Springs and Telluride Ski Resort. Guests also enjoy rafting, hiking and fishing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Blue Mesa Lake and Ridgeway State Park and reservoir provide scenic areas for boating and water sports. Enjoy a round of world class golf at Fairway Pines, Devils Thumb, Cobble Creek, or The Bridges at Black Canyon. Relax next to our indoor pool and spa. We love having you here at the Hampton Inn Montrose.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Wine Country Inn

2 NIGHTS

Location: Palisade

Experience the romance of the vineyards at the Wine Country Inn, Colorado’s first wine-themed hotel located in Palisade. Stroll through the working vineyards that surround the inn, an 80-room Victorian style hotel, which sits in the middle of 21 acres of vines. Wine Country Inn is adjacent to two wineries and a short drive from a dozen more. Get to know our ever-expanding wine industry, popular orchards and local art scene, while pampering yourself with first-class accommodations.

TripAdvisor Reviews

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Airport

3 NIGHTS

Location: Denver

SpringHill Suites is a spacious and clean Denver Airport suites hotel with thoughtful amenities, including free Wi-Fi (speed upgrade available), work desks, pull-out sofas and kitchenettes with mini-fridges, in-room pantries, microwaves & wet bars. Amenities at the hotel near Denver International Airport include a 24/7 fitness center, 24-hour market, and the SpringHill Suites Lounge offering beer, wine and cocktails. Hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast buffet daily from 6:30 A.M. to 9:00A.M. There are several restaurants within short walking distance. Complimentary self-parking is available but participants need to notify front desk upon arrival that they are part of the Road Scholar group. Denver Airport shuttle: From DEN Airport to SpringHill Suites: Exit baggage claim on the WEST (red) side of the airport out of Door 510. Once you exit door 510, go to the 3rd Island that is marked for Hotel Shuttles. The shuttles are black and say “Springhill/Fairfield”. The shuttles pick up every hour at the 15 minute past the hour mark. (1:15; 2:15; 3:15, etc.) The last shuttle from the airport is at 11:15 p.m. There is no shuttle again until 3:15 a.m. From the Hotel to the Airport: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Shuttles hold 7 passengers. To make a shuttle reservation to the airport, sign up when you check in on the first day. From 3:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. the shuttle runs every 30 minutes. From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., one shuttle runs every hour on the top of the hour.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alamosa

1 NIGHT

Location: Alamosa

TripAdvisor Reviews

2 NIGHTS

Location: Ignacio

Sky Ute Resort is located amidst the rugged beauty and scenic landscapes of the Southwest Colorado Four Corners region. The Resort offers warm colors, pillow-top mattresses, business center, free high-speed internet access, 24-hour hotel front desk and gift shop, 24-lane bowling center, 18-hole miniature golf course, 200-seat bingo hall and more. All hotel guests can enjoy full access to the resort amenities including the refreshing lazy river indoor pool area and fitness center, Vegas style gaming with slot and video machines and table games. With five dining options, there is a venue for every appetite; from casual dining to quick bites to a relaxing dinner at the Four Corners only authentic steakhouse, Seven Rivers Steaks Seafood Spirits.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Hampton Inn Montrose

1 NIGHT

Location: Montrose

The Hampton Inn Montrose, CO hotel is only a few minutes from downtown Main Street in Montrose, Colorado. Visitors to Western Colorado enjoy close proximity to mountain biking and jeep tours in the San Juan Mountains, the Ouray Hot Springs and Telluride Ski Resort. Guests also enjoy rafting, hiking and fishing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Blue Mesa Lake and Ridgeway State Park and reservoir provide scenic areas for boating and water sports. Enjoy a round of world class golf at Fairway Pines, Devils Thumb, Cobble Creek, or The Bridges at Black Canyon. Relax next to our indoor pool and spa. We love having you here at the Hampton Inn Montrose.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Wine Country Inn

2 NIGHTS

Location: Palisade

Experience the romance of the vineyards at the Wine Country Inn, Colorado’s first wine-themed hotel located in Palisade. Stroll through the working vineyards that surround the inn, an 80-room Victorian style hotel, which sits in the middle of 21 acres of vines. Wine Country Inn is adjacent to two wineries and a short drive from a dozen more. Get to know our ever-expanding wine industry, popular orchards and local art scene, while pampering yourself with first-class accommodations.

TripAdvisor Reviews

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