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Places I’ve visited in Colorado and you should too!
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items Visit Colorado for an unforgettable mix of adventure, natural beauty, and unique attractions.
From the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains and the vast Great Sand Dunes to quirky stops like the UFO Watchtower, there’s something for every traveler....
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Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder is a lively, pedestrian-only stretch filled with shops, restaurants, street performers, and historic charm.
Lined with brick walkways, flower beds, and outdoor seating, it’s a favorite spot for strolling, people...
Pearl Street Mall
The Celestial Seasonings tour in Boulder is a fun, sensory-rich walk through one of the country’s best-known tea factories.
The visit begins in the colorful tour center, where guests can sample a wide variety of teas before watching a short video ab...
Celestial Seasonings
Pueblo
The Pueblo Riverwalk, located in the heart of downtown Pueblo, is a scenic waterfront promenade that blends relaxation, art, and local history. Stretching along a beautifully landscaped channel of the Arkansas River, the Riverwalk features peaceful w...
Pueblo Riverwalk
Pueblo Lake State Park, located just west of Pueblo, Colorado, is a sprawling recreation area surrounding Pueblo Reservoir, one of the largest lakes in the state.
The park covers more than 4,500 acres and offers a wide variety of outdoor activities,...
Lake Pueblo State Park
The Pueblo Zoo, located within Pueblo City Park in Pueblo, Colorado, is a family-friendly zoo that houses around 400 animals representing more than 140 species from around the world.
Despite its smaller size compared to major metropolitan zoos, it o...
Pueblo Zoo
Waterworks Park in Pueblo, Colorado, is a modern urban river recreation park built along the Arkansas River.
It transforms a once-dangerous diversion area into a safe, scenic, and adventurous water playground for all ages.
The park features drop po...
Waterworks Park, Pueblo, CO
The Pueblo Raptor Center, part of the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center in Pueblo, Colorado, is Southern Colorado’s only dedicated raptor rehabilitation facility.
It cares for injured, orphaned, and ill birds of prey, including hawks, owls, eag...
Raptor Center - Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center
Estes Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of Colorado’s most iconic natural landscapes, known for its dramatic alpine scenery, abundant wildlife, and over 300 miles of hiking trails. Spanning elevations from montane forests to windswept tundra, the park of...
Rocky Mountain National Park
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park is a grand, historic lodge famous for its elegant architecture, sweeping mountain views, and its connection to Stephen King’s “The Shining”. Built in 1909, the hotel has a bright, airy, turn-of-the-century charm, with ...
The Stanley Hotel
Mary’s Lake, located just outside Estes Park, Colorado, is a serene mountain lake offering stunning views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains.
Nestled at the base of towering peaks, it’s a popular spot for picnicking, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboa...
Scenic Colorado Getaway at Estes Park's Campground at Mary's Lake
Golden
The Coors Brewery Tour in Golden, Colorado offers an inside look at one of the largest and most famous beer-making operations in the world.
Set against the foothills just west of Denver, the tour walks visitors through the brewing process, from malt...
Coors Brewery Tour
Canon City
The Royal Gorge Bridge, near Cañon City, is one of Colorado’s most dramatic landmarks, a soaring suspension bridge stretched high above the deep, rugged canyon carved by the Arkansas River.
Built in 1929, it remains one of the highest suspension bri...
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
The Royal Gorge Route Railroad offers a scenic and relaxing journey through one of Colorado’s most impressive natural wonders, the Royal Gorge.
Departing from Cañon City, the train travels along the narrow canyon floor beside the Arkansas River, giv...
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Skyline Drive in Colorado, near Cañon City, is a scenic, winding mountain road known for its stunning panoramic views of the Arkansas River Valley, red rock formations, and surrounding foothills.
Stretching about 3.5 miles along a ridge, it offers n...
Skyline Drive - Cañon City, CO | Year Round Scenic Drive
Denver
Red Rocks is a world-famous outdoor amphitheatre and natural park located just west of Denver, celebrated for its towering red sandstone formations and incredible acoustics.
The amphitheatre itself is carved into two massive monoliths, Ship Rock and...
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Hammond’s Candies, located in Denver, Colorado, is a beloved family-owned candy company known for its handcrafted, old-fashioned sweets and eye-catching confections. Founded in 1920, the factory produces a wide range of treats, including signature ca...
Hammond’s Candies
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, located in City Park, is a premier destination for science and natural history enthusiasts of all ages.
The museum features a wide range of exhibits, from towering dinosaur skeletons and Ice Age fossils in ...
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Zoo, located in City Park, is one of the most popular and well-regarded zoos in the United States, home to more than 4,000 animals representing over 600 species. The zoo is divided into immersive habitats that replicate natural environment...
Denver Zoo
Denver Botanic Gardens is a 23-acre urban oasis in Denver, Colorado, featuring diverse plant collections, themed gardens, and a striking tropical conservatory.
Visitors can explore the Japanese Garden, Xeriscape Garden, and Children’s Garden, enjoy ...
Denver Botanic Gardens
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park in downtown Denver is a unique amusement destination that combines a classic theme park with a full water park, offering fun for visitors of all ages.
With over 50 rides and attractions, including thrilling roll...
Elitch Gardens
Located in Westminster, Northwest suburb of Denver, The Butterfly Pavilion is a nonprofit invertebrate zoo and conservation center that offers an immersive experience into the world of insects and other invertebrates.
Visitors can stroll through the...
Butterfly Pavilion
Ball Arena, located in downtown Denver, is a premier multi-purpose venue hosting sports, concerts, and major events. Home to the Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), and Colorado Mammoth (NLL), it offers fans an electrifying game-day exper...
Ball Arena
Empower Field at Mile High is Denver’s iconic outdoor stadium and home to the Denver Broncos (NFL).
Known for its energetic atmosphere and stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, it seats over 76,000 fans, making it one of the largest stadiums in the...
Empower Field at Mile High
The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is a vibrant, hands-on museum designed for children and families to learn through play and exploration.
Located in downtown Denver, it features interactive exhibits that spark curiosity in science, a...
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Rye
Bishop’s Castle, located in the Wet Mountains near Rye, Colorado, is a one-of-a-kind, hand-built stone and iron castle created entirely by Jim Bishop, who began construction in 1969 and continues to work on it to this day.
The castle is renowned for...
Bishop Castle
Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a stunning public park famous for its towering red sandstone rock formations set against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak.
Formed over millions of years through geological uplift an...
Garden of the Gods
Cave of the Winds, located near Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a spectacular cave system and adventure attraction known for its dramatic underground formations and guided tours.
The caves feature towering stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, and un...
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
Seven Falls, located in a scenic canyon in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a series of seven cascading waterfalls dropping a total of 181 feet.
The falls are nestled in a 1,250-foot-wall box canyon in South Cheyenne Cañon, surrounded by lush forest, ...
Seven Falls
Flying W Ranch, located near Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a family-friendly Western-style entertainment venue that combines a working ranch experience with live music, dinner shows, and themed events.
The ranch is best known for its Chuckwagon Din...
Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Suppers and Original Western Stage Show
Red Rock Canyon Open Space, located near Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a striking natural area known for its towering red sandstone formations, rugged cliffs, and scenic beauty.
The park spans over 1,400 acres and offers a variety of hiking, biking...
Red Rock Canyon
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is one of the nation’s most scenic zoos, perched on the slopes of Cheyenne Mountain with sweeping views of the city below.
Home to more than 750 animals representing over 170 species, the...
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Pikes Peak, often called “America’s Mountain,” is one of Colorado’s most iconic peaks, rising to 14,115 feet in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs.
The mountain is famous for its stunning panoramic views, which inspired Kat...
Pikes Peak
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs is a state-of-the-art museum celebrating the achievements and stories of American athletes.
It features interactive exhibits, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities that let visitors...
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is a mountaintop theme park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, perched on Iron Mountain.
It offers a unique mix of thrill rides, family attractions, and cave tours with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the ...
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
Alamosa
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in southern Colorado is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America, rising up to 750 feet against the dramatic backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Spanning approximately 30 square miles, the...
The Great Sand Dunes
The Colorado Gators Reptile Park, located in Mosca, Colorado, (near Alamosa) is a unique wildlife sanctuary and educational attraction centered around a large population of alligators and other reptiles.
Originally a tilapia farm, it evolved into a ...
Colorado Gators Reptile Park
The UFO Watchtower, located in Hooper, Colorado, (near Alamosa) is a quirky and iconic roadside attraction dedicated to UFO enthusiasts and stargazers.
Centered around a 10-foot-high viewing platform, it offers panoramic views of the valley and nigh...
UFO Watchtower
Aspen
The Maroon Bells are two iconic, 14,000-foot peaks, Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak, located near Aspen, Colorado. They are among the most photographed mountains in the United States, famous for their striking maroon-colored rock faces, especially ...
Maroon Bells
Georgetown
The Georgetown Loop Railroad is a historic narrow-gauge train route in Colorado that winds between Georgetown and Silver Plume through a steep mountain canyon.
Famous for its towering Devil’s Gate High Bridge and tight curves, it offers scenic rides...
Georgetown Loop Railroad