I’m a Colorado native and I am still finding things to explore here in my state. Here are some of my favorites. If you’re planning a trip here I would recommend including some of these.
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Beautiful to drive through or do a light hike.
Garden of the Gods
If you’re looking for a good workout and you plan ahead, this is for you! You are sure to see some beautiful views and wildlife.
Manitou Incline
Not only is it a great venue for concerts!It is also a great place for to hike,run the stairs or do yoga on Sundays with a large group of people.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
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Everyone should do this at least once. There’s also a brewery in Fort Collins if this isn’t the beer for you!
Coors Brewery Tour
If you’ve always wanted to climb a 14 or Colorado is definitely the place for you. Here is a whole list of them to choose from start early cause you never know when the weather is going to roll in.
The Colorado 14ers | Fourteeners
There’s always something going on here, but even if you just want to walk around, it’s beautiful. It’s also a fun place to stay with kids.
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
I used to love to take my kids here when they were younger. You can spend the whole weekend there and never leave and not get bored.
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Colorado Springs
This is a smaller version of the Manitou incline, but has a really great park right next to it for the kids. If you just have an hour, this is a great workout with beautiful views.
Incline at Castle Rock - Day Hikes Near Denver
We aren’t the best team, but we have a pretty field. Even on a bad day if I’m at a baseball stadium it’s a good day.
Colorado Rockies
Some say it’s haunted, stay and find out. The movie the shining was filmed here years ago.
Stanley Hotel
This is one of my favorite places for a stay action. Beautiful views, lots to do and wildlife galore.
Estes Park, CO: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Another option for a beer tour!
Anheuser Busch
I grew up going here and now they have redone it. I haven’t been there, but I’ve heard nothing but good reviews.
Casa Bonita
In the winter, it’s great for skiing but in the summer there is stuff to do at the top of the mountain. There’s stuff for kids there’s restaurants it’s really a fun place to go.
