Rocky Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rocky Mountains
Johnston Canyon showing snow, forests and a gorge or canyon
Johnston Canyon which includes a gorge or canyon, a cascade and landscape views
Dinosaur Ridge which includes rides
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Jake Bauer
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Jake Bauer

Where to stay in Rocky Mountains

Vail Ski Resort featuring landscape views, snow and mountains

Vail Village

If you're spending some time in Vail Village, Vail Ski Resort and Gondola One Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.

Vail Village
Beaver Creek which includes landscape views, a small town or village and snow

Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek is a destination visitors seek out for its captivating mountain views, stunning ski slopes and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Beaver Creek Ski Area or Vilar Performing Arts Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Beaver Creek
Breckenridge featuring outdoor art, street performance and snow

Historic District

5/5(2 area reviews)

The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Historic District. A stop by Breckenridge Ski Resort or Main Street might round out your trip.

Historic District
Aspen showing snow and mountains

Downtown Aspen

While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and Silver Queen Gondola.

Downtown Aspen
Banff featuring street scenes and night scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
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Peak 9

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Peak 9. A stop by Breckenridge Ski Resort or Peak 8 SuperConnect Lift might round out your trip.

Peak 9
Ruby River Hotel Downtown Spokane

Ruby River Hotel Downtown Spokane

3.5 out of 5
700 N Division St, Spokane, WA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Spokane. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,350 reviews)
"This hotel is decent rooms aren’t great but they’ll do. Location is probably the best thing about the hotel not too far from downtown and freeway. Pool was also a plus but during my stay the kid playground and pool were under construction."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

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Ruby River Hotel Downtown Spokane
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$1,080 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$1,080
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (576 reviews)
"Room is clean, and beds are comfortable."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Otter Hotel
Canyon Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park

Canyon Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park

3 out of 5
41 Clover Ln, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The price is NZ$604 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$604
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the WiFi and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,945 reviews)
"Close to attractions"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Canyon Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park
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Blue Buffalo Resort

Blue Buffalo Resort

2 out of 5
3402 N Highway 20, Island Park, ID
Stay at this campground in Island Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Island Park Dam and Harriman State Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
"Cutest little cabins! The property was so nice and the whole thing was above my expectations!! I wish we’d been able to be there more than 1 night."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Blue Buffalo Resort
Hidden Ridge Resort

Hidden Ridge Resort

3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,498 reviews)
"Great quiet location in Banff to unwind and enjoy great views from hot tub and sauna after day of hiking & exploring. The bus system gave good access to downtown Banff without having to worry about parking."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan

4 out of 5
557 Stan Miller Dr, Breckenridge, CO
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Breckenridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,422 reviews)
"The room had a nice view."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan
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Popular places to visit

Banff National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and mountains

Banff National Park

Explore Canada's oldest national park, spread across more than 650,0000 hectares of pristine natural environment.

Banff National Park
Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

Travel next to this long mountain range to see wildlife, observe beautiful scenery and take photos. Explore its peaks, lakes and waterfalls in any season.

Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park showing mist or fog, landscape views and a waterfall

Yellowstone National Park

The largest and oldest national park in the United States is an impressive natural wilderness with breathtaking vistas and a range of outdoor activities.

Yellowstone National Park
Estes Park which includes tranquil scenes, a river or creek and hiking or walking

Rocky Mountain National Park

Experience a sense of natural exhilaration as you breathe the fresh mountain air in this pristine wilderness park high in the sky.

Rocky Mountain National Park
Breckenridge Ski Resort showing forests, snow skiing and snow

Breckenridge Ski Resort

A ski resort that impresses visitors with five breathtaking peaks, a huge variety of slopes and fantastic modern facilities. Nearby is a charming Victorian-era town.

Breckenridge Ski Resort
Red Rocks Amphitheater featuring theatre scenes and snow

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Catch a concert, do yoga, or tramp through beautiful unspoiled terrain – all in the heart of the world’s most stunning natural amphitheatre.

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Activities

From Bozeman Yellowstone Full Day Tour Upper Loop

From Bozeman Yellowstone Full Day Tour Upper Loop

NZ$998
per adult
From Bozeman Yellowstone Full Day Tour Upper Loop
Madison River Guided Kayak Excursion

Madison River Guided Kayak Tour

NZ$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madison River Guided Kayak Tour
Guests cheers with different beers at Mountains Walking Brewery on the Bozeman Brewery Hop

Bozeman Brewery Hop

NZ$147
per adult
Bozeman Brewery Hop
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