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Beautiful & Recreational Colorado
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items Growing up we only vacationed in CO (lots of family). My brother currently lives there so we visit often. From Estes Park to Colorado Springs, Denver to Greeley, & many other places we have traveled all over Colorado. Been up to see chipmunks on ...
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Colorado Springs
Estes Park
Denver
Off the beaten path
Colorado Springs
Spend the days exploring COS
Best hotel in Colorado Springs!!! Rooms are clean, spacious, & sleep up to 6. The outdoor entertaining space has a view of the mountains. 2 levels complete with beautiful fireplace, heaters, BBQ grills, shuffle board, outdoor hot tub. Free breakf...
Staybridge Suites - Colorado Springs NE Powers, an IHG Hotel
Helen Hunt Falls is a great pit stop along Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs. The only downside to this beautiful waterfall is parking is very limited.
Helen Hunt Falls
Climb rocks & watch rock climbers ascend to the top. Walk beautiful paths & watch sunsets. Occasionally hear a violinist create beautiful music that echos throughout the park.
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center in Colorado Springs
Drive up Pikes Peak making many pit stops along the way to see the beautiful scenery. Or take the Cog Railway up & see the scenery most don't. During summer swim or kayak in the lakes. Watch wildlife. Once at the top enjoy a traditional & fam...
Pikes Peak
Probably the last thing you'd expect to see in Colorado. Yes Colorado has sand dunes. Slide down dunes for some great memories
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Probably best known for their giraffes. *Keep in mind this is on a mountain. Therefore a lot of up & down walking.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
North Pole is a small Christmas themed amusement par. Year round you can visit Santas Wokshop.
North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop
If you have an athlete with you consider stopping by the Olympic & Parolympic training facility in Colorado Springs. Been here a few times & it's actually pretty neat. If you're lucky maybe you'll see a favorite Olympian training.
Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Highly, highly, highly recommend!!! Not only was the food delicious, but they accommodated a large last minute order, on Christmas Eve!!! And the hostess was amazing so nice & helpful... We ordered Door Dash at another restaurant. Waited almost 2...
Fiesta Jalisco
Estes Park
Soak in the beauty of Colorado
If you like ghost hunts this is the place for you. Scary, creepy, & movie history. This is where Stephen Kings novel came to life. Stanley Kubrick directed ”The Shining” here. And it is creepy.
Stanley Hotel
Right at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park sits Estes Park. Visit during October to experience the elk rut.
Estes Park Lodging, Restaurants, Events and Things to Do
Rocky Mountain National Park is such a special place. Rainbow Curve with the chipmunks is my favorite- grew up going here often. Go over the Continental Divide, maybe see some moose, bears, or big horn sheep. There is a family of big horns that comes...
Rocky Mountain National Park
When you stop here you’ll see beautiful rainbows & chipmunks that scurry around everywhere
Rainbow Curve Overlook
Denver
Explore the Mile High City
Love Staybridge!!! Free laundry, breakfast, pet friendly, & so much more. *I believe this location is close to Union Station
Staybridge Suites Denver Downtown
It's been a while since last time we were here but it's a very nice zoo
Denver Zoo
Great memories here. One of my all time favorite photos is my daughter & brother here. First time they met she was 4 months old, he had just returned from active duty, & the aquarium had a huge megalodon jaw skeleton. He held her in there &am...
Downtown Aquarium
West of Denver you’ll find Mt Evans Scenic Bypass. Beautiful views & maybe a sighting of a mountain goat along the way.
Mount Evans Recreation Area & Scenic Byway
Whether it’s a concert or a theatrical play Red Rocks is the place to be.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Educational & free. Do a guided free tour & see how coins are made
Denver Mint
Formerly Lowry Air Base, now Wings Over Rockies Air & Space Museum see aircraft from WW2, Korean, Vietnam, & Cold War. *I believe they have added StarcWars replicas as well.
Wings Over The Rockies
Off the beaten path
Places or activities that can be found across the state. Such as Gold Mine Towns, Hot Springs, & more. *Camping is always a great option for the parks.
Camping in Colorado is an adventure & there are so many camping opportunities throughout the state.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Camping
Soak in one of the many hot springs Colorado offer. If you believe in magic of hot springs healing powers, then it definitely might be worth a visit.
29 Colorado Hot Springs: A Quick Guide
Did you know Colorado has what's known as "Switzerland of America" or "Little Switzerland"? Ouray, near Telluride, is known for hot springs, slopes, & food. So if you love any or all 3 of those this is the town for you.
Visit Ouray
History that makes you richer... in knowledge. Maybe you'll get lucky & find a nugget. Who knows unless you visit? *There's the Colorado Gold Trail that spans many different towns along the way. Pretty neat.
Colorado Mine Tours in Gold Rush Towns
Rougjoy halway between COS & Great Sand Dunes you'll find Royal Gorge. Experience the Royal Gorge by walking the bridge, ziplining, taking the train, or gondola.
Royal Gorge
If you have an adventurous vibe you will definitely want to white water raft
Royal Gorge Rafting: Whitewater Rafting in Colorado - Royal ...
Slightly west of COS you'll find Florissant Fossil Beds. To see the magnitude of how big some of those trees were is insane to me. I really wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed it. You can also see the little home...
Petrified Forest Hike at Florissant Fossil Beds