Much of today's Red Rocks Amphitheatre was carved out by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of Roosevelt's New Deal.
See the southwestern night sky’s twinkling stars. The state’s largest research-quality telescope is open Friday and Saturday nights mid-May through September.
Blocks of Victorian-era buildings form one of the country’s most distinctive towns, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Nearly every summer weekend features a fun festival.
The astonishingly steep walls of the canyon rise 2,000 feet from the river, exposing expose 2-billion-year-old black metamorphic rock. Peer across the chasm to Colorado’s tallest cliff, Painted Wall.
The museum is dedicated to the Oregon Trail, which weaved through northeast Colorado and is said to be the most heavily traveled road in the world between 1862 and 1868.
Drive the highest paved highway in North America, which starts in Idaho Springs and climbs 7,000 feet in just 28 miles, peaking at 14,264 feet with top-of-world views (summery only).
Named one of the 10 Coolest Small Towns in the country by Budget Travel, this mountain town is home to several historic restaurants. Wander the charming streets’ dozens of boutiques and galleries.
Website has 1-3 cheaper trains.. see discounts. Bring a jacket/sweter. Try for an uphill facing seat or get to know the passenger in front of you real well to swap on trip down.
The Cave Of Winds Is An Incredible Cavern!! Light Your Way Through The Cavern Passages On The Lantern Tour, It Is WONDERFUL!!
Try the batch 19 beer, recipe was lost during prohibition but recently found!
Did you know? The square is the oldest block in Denver, and one with the most history. The first group of settlers made camp at Speer Blvd and Larimer Street, and dubbed their settlement 'Auraria.' Read more.
Passes through the historic mining towns of Ouray and Silverton (25 miles through US 550)
The southwest Colorado line passes along the Animas River Gorge, far above rushing waters. Pack a jacket and sitting out in the train's open-air gondola. Read more.
According to guides, the Ute Mountain Tribal Park contains more Ancestral Puebloan sites than Mesa Verde National Park.
The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, and is one of the most fragile and complex dune systems in the world.
Trail Ridge Road, which runs through the park, is the highest paved through-road in the US.
This park has some of the most scenic canyons in Utah -- several classic John Ford Wild West films have been shot in Moab as a result.
Located in the San Juan Mountains, Ouray has an abundance of spectular trails. Includes Imogene Pass, which is 13,114 feet high – one of the highest passes you can drive over in America.
One of four guest ranches in the county, expect nothing but the best. Proprietors roll out the hospitality and authentic Old West experience with horseback riding, hiking, square dancing and more.
St. Elmo Colorado was officially founded in 1880. Gold and Silver Mining brought many people to the area. The tracks were abandoned in 1922.
Named official moose capital of Colorado. More than 600 moose live there year-round, as well as elk, mule deer, beaver, fox, eagles and black bears. Drive 7 miles along County Road 41 inside the park.
The “most beautiful drive in America” is a 236-mile loop starting in Cortez and passing through the mountain towns of Mancos, Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Ridgway, Telluride, Rico and Dolores.
Explore and discover the Southwest in a raft, kayak or jeep! Trips range from ages 4-84yrs and 2 hours to 4 days. 100% Dedicated to sharing the natural treasures of the Southwest.
Nice trail ride with great scenery, well-trained horses, and personable trail guides. Makes a great end to a silverton/durango train ride.
Don't miss a piece of history. Great shows, staff and venue. A great night of entertainment.
The park is home to more than 4,000 archeological sites, 600 of which are cliff dwellings. For a guided tour inside the amazing Cliff Palace, nab a spot at the Far View Visitor Center.
Native American Dances Mon - Sat, 7pm - Labor Day Weekend. Learn dance styles, traditions, and regalia, from Ute, Navajo, Lakota, and Pueblo cultures http://www.cortezculturalcenter.org/
The Vaporcave is located in and under the mountain, below the Wiesbaden’s main lodge area. The natural hot springs Vaporcave’s first chamber has a spring of 78F cascading over natural formations.
The go-cart track is legit!! The blue single car is faster than the black one!
When you do go make sure to bring a suit as it is required now. Also, the private tubs aren't that cool. The caves are way better. The mud bath is a lot of fun. I suggest soaking you hair in the mud!
Located right off Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat, Old Town Hot Springs boasts a water slide, soaking pools and lap lanes.
Clothing optional after 9pm. Very dark, no lights. Make sure you bring a flashlight and leave a little before closing (10:30) if you want to change int he restrooms, otherwise they're locked!
Do as the Ute Indians did: soak in the area’s mineral-rich pools. Volcanic rock 35,000 feet below the earth’s surface heats the water that fills the pools at the town’s namesake resort.
Melt any muscle aches away in the world’s largest hot-springs pool. Mineral-rich waters between 90 and 93 degrees, a kiddie pool, water slides and mini golf add an element of playfulness.
There's plenty of free parking at Heritage Square. I like the old fashioned photo store, cotton candy and of course the FAST lane on the Alpine Slide! It offers a great view of Golden down below.
A re-created buffalo-trading post, the fort was for years the only permanent settlement on the Santa Fe Trail between Missouri and the Mexican settlements.
A popular Watchable Wildlife Area, Mueller is home to abundant wildlife including elk, black bear, hawks, and mule deer.
Experience the World's Highest Suspension Bridge. Plus, an Aerial Tram, Incline Railway, Plaza Theater, and Nature Center with Colorado Wildlife and the Rocky Mountains. The park also features an ente Read more.
Awesome place if you're into 19th century American history. Mostly everything is open w/o restrictions so you can actually interact with things. The gift store is nice too. Got a book printed in 1901.
Come check out the fossils and petrified redwoods. While you're here don't forget to bring your hiking boots and enjoy the trails.
While archaeologists have located 91 permanent structures, they estimate that more than 200 homes covered this site at the height of its period.
This place is fun for everyone, the Stream Side Trail has wheelchair access and an incredible view, for a long hike try the 1.4-mile Rattlesnake Loop. Read more.
The Swiss Boy was one of the first mines in the area, producing mainly silver and copper ore, and was worked by a number of different prospectors under lease until 1893. Read more.
Open May–October, ride through the historic gold-mining district and past historic mines and mining camps on a century-old steam locomotive.
America’s longest continually operated gold mine tour. Descending a mine shaft 1,000 feet in an open ore bucket! Read more.
Inside the main visitor center, Dinosaur Quarry, visitors can see fossils from the world-famous Carnegie Dinosaur Quarry, where approximately 1,500 dinosaur bones are left in place in a cliff wall. Read more.
Most well-known dinosaurs have been discovered near Dinosaur Ridge. These include Apatosaurus, Allosaurus, and Stegosaurus which is the official State Fossil of Colorado
Sit outside at a picnic table with others visiting Durango and eat some awesome food and have fun entertainment! Every time we visit durango we make sure we go! So fun! (by Kayla Thompson)
With a network of trails to suit every level of hiker, get up-close with the Flatirons (the slanting slabs of sandstone that are Boulder’s most recognizable landmark) framed by a beautiful meadow.
While mining has stopped due to cost constraints, the mine's remaining gold has an estimated value of $25 million.
There are no speakers to hook to the side of your truck, so bring a radio boombox if you want to sit in your truck bed. Very cheap for two movies which is the best!
Try the authentic Oktoberfest Train. Enjoy traditional German food,music and beverages during a breathtaking journey through the Royal Gorge. Its an excellent time!
Dani was a great guide for us and our four boys. Came back later in the week to request her again. Highly recommended!
Ouray Ice Park was the world's first official ice park and is the home to the Ouray Ice Festival, held annually on Martin Luther King day.
On summer weekends, cross the Yampa River to the arena to cheer on the cowboys of the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series.
Board the railroad for a narrow-gauge train ride to nearby Silver Plume and back. The trip affords open-air views of the Clear Creek Valley and a walking tour that takes you into an 1870s mine tunnel.
Old Colorado City is the oldest city in the Pikes Peak Region, dating back to 1859. Originally home to outlaws and gold prospectors. Read more.
Get a map for The Route of the Silver Kings (mines, power plants, ghost towns and mining camps) or the Leadville historic walking tour.
A 23-acre oasis in the heart of the city, this is home to more than 33,000 plants from all over the globe. Each of the 45 gardens offers sights, sounds and smells not found anywhere else in Colorado.
Check out Science Lounge - 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30-9:30 PM. Cash bar, fun activities, and only $10 for non-members ($8 members)! Read more.
100 hundred years ago the fateful sinking of the famous luxury liner Titanic propelled Margaret “Molly” Brown to international fame. Explore Mrs. Brown’s role in the events surrounding this tragedy. Read more.
Trips are on private property, so you can access rapids you won't get with most other companies. Read more.
Located on the Alpine Loop, take Engineer Pass one way and Corkscrew the other to get to Animas Forks (Jeep or ATV!)
Bighorn sheep can be seen year-round scaling the walls of the canyon and drinking from the Arkansas River, especially in the winter. Route: Hwy. 50 from Parkdale to Coaldale, near Cañon City
This is the place to quaff cocktails like the dangerously tasty champagne supernova (it involves elderflower liqueur and white peach puree) and thaw frost-nipped toes by the fire. Read more.
This is the world's largest outdoor mineral hot springs pool. Two blocks of hot, steaming mineral water heated between 90 to 104 degrees.
