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25 Must-Visit Places in Colorado for an Unforgettable Trip
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items Colorado is the kind of destination where one trip can include mountain views, colorful city neighborhoods, natural hot springs, ancient cliff dwellings, scenic train rides, wildlife, and some of the prettiest small towns in the country. This list in...
Rocky Mountain National Park is the classic Colorado experience, complete with alpine lakes, towering peaks, scenic overlooks, wildlife, and more than 350 miles of hiking trails. Drive Trail Ridge Road, look for elk near Estes Park, or choose an easy...
Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
The towering red rock formations at Garden of the Gods look even more dramatic with Pikes Peak rising in the background. The park is free to enter and offers scenic drives, paved walking paths, hiking, biking, climbing opportunities, and a visitor ce...
Garden of the Gods
Ride a historic red cog train from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak for sweeping mountain views without having to make the high-altitude drive yourself. The journey reaches an elevation of 14,115 feet and is one of the most memorable ways ...
The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Colorado is full of surprises, and giant sand dunes sitting in front of snowcapped mountains may be one of the biggest. Visitors can hike the dunes, try sandboarding or sand sledding, splash in seasonal Medano Creek, and stay after dark for incredibl...
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Mesa Verde offers a powerful look into the lives and history of the Ancestral Pueblo people. Visitors can see remarkably preserved cliff dwellings, explore mesa-top archaeological sites, take ranger-guided tours, and learn about a cultural story that...
Mesa Verde National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
This dramatic canyon has incredibly steep cliffs, rugged rock walls, and overlooks that make the Gunnison River look tiny below. The South Rim is the most accessible area for first-time visitors and offers scenic drives, short walks, hiking trails, a...
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Even without concert tickets, Red Rocks is worth visiting for its massive sandstone formations and views over the Denver area. Walk through the amphitheater, explore the surrounding trails, visit the museum, or return in the evening for one of the co...
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Seven Falls combines a scenic canyon walk with a series of waterfalls cascading between steep rock walls. Visitors can climb the staircase beside the falls, use the mountain elevator to reach an overlook, or add on hiking and zipline adventures for a...
Colorado Springs Waterfalls | The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Built into the side of a mountain, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo pairs animal experiences with incredible views over Colorado Springs. Feeding the giraffes is a favorite activity, but the zoo also offers interactive exhibits, scenic pathways, and plenty to k...
CMZoo
Walk across one of Colorado’s most famous suspension bridges while looking down into the enormous Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River far below. The park also offers gondola rides, viewpoints, family attractions, and thrill rides for visitors who want...
Royal Gorge Bridge
This historic steam train travels through the mountains and canyons of southwestern Colorado between Durango and Silverton. The trip feels like stepping into another era, with dramatic scenery that would be difficult to reach by car.
Durango Train
After hiking, skiing, or driving through the mountains, soaking in a warm mineral pool feels especially good. Glenwood Hot Springs has a large historic pool, a therapy pool, seasonal family attractions, and beautiful mountain views right from the wat...
Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Resort, Pool, Lodge & Athletic Club
This mountaintop amusement park is reached by gondola and combines cave tours with rides, family attractions, and sweeping views over Glenwood Springs. It is an especially fun stop for families who want something more energetic than another scenic dr...
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - Glenwood Springs, CO
The Denver Botanic Gardens are a peaceful break from a packed sightseeing schedule. Wander through themed gardens, see seasonal flowers and art installations, or visit during one of the special exhibitions and evening events held throughout the year.
Botanic Gardens
This large museum is an easy choice for families, rainy days, or anyone fascinated by dinosaurs, space, wildlife, gems, and the natural world. Interactive exhibits, an IMAX theater, and the planetarium can easily turn this into a full-day stop.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Set inside a dramatic box canyon surrounded by towering peaks, Telluride may be one of the prettiest towns in Colorado. Explore the historic downtown, ride the free gondola, hike to waterfalls, attend a festival, or visit during winter for skiing and...
Visit Telluride Colorado | Official Telluride Tourism Board | Visit Telluride
Breckenridge offers much more than ski slopes. Its walkable historic district is filled with restaurants, shops, colorful buildings, art, and mountain-town charm, while the surrounding area offers hiking, biking, scenic gondola rides, and family acti...
GoBreck
Aspen pairs beautiful mountain scenery with excellent restaurants, shopping, hiking trails, skiing, and cultural events. Ride the Silver Queen Gondola, visit the Maroon Bells area, walk around downtown, or simply enjoy the polished mountain-town atmo...
Aspen Chamber of Commerce
The Maroon Bells are among Colorado’s most photographed mountain peaks, especially when reflected in Maroon Lake. The area is breathtaking during summer and early fall, but transportation and parking reservations are often required during the busiest...
White River National Forest : Recreation Site - Maroon Bells Scenic Area
Estes Park is the eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, but the town deserves time of its own. Walk along the river, shop downtown, visit the historic Stanley Hotel, watch for elk, and enjoy mountain views from nearly every direction.
Visit Estes Park
This quirky little town near Colorado Springs is filled with historic architecture, locally owned shops, natural mineral springs, colorful restaurants, and easy access to Pikes Peak. It is a fun place to wander after visiting Garden of the Gods or ri...
Visit Manitou Springs, Colorado in the Pikes Peak Region
Nicknamed the Switzerland of America, Ouray is surrounded by dramatic peaks and waterfalls. Visitors come for the hot springs, scenic drives, hiking, ice climbing, Jeep tours, and the picturesque downtown tucked into a narrow mountain valley.
Visit Ouray Colorado
The stretch of U.S. Route 550 between Ouray and Silverton is famous for its steep mountain scenery, sharp curves, historic mining sites, and unforgettable overlooks. It is stunning, but drivers should check weather and road conditions and be comforta...
San Juan Skyway
Crested Butte has a colorful historic downtown and a more laid-back feel than some of Colorado’s larger resort destinations. It is especially beautiful during wildflower season, while winter brings skiing and warmer months bring hiking, biking, festi...
Gunnison Crested Butte
Located near Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument feels more like the desert Southwest than the alpine Colorado many travelers expect. Drive Rim Rock Drive for red-rock canyons and scenic overlooks, or explore the area through hiking, cycling, ...
Colorado National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)