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

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
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
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 Breckenridge Arts District 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
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$705 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$705
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,768 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$1,113 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$1,113
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (668 reviews)
"The Otter was a great stay for our 6 night stay in the town of Banff. Nestled at the end of the Main Street away from the crowds, it was a perfect and QUIET area to stay. We used the hot tub outside almost every night after long days of hiking and the restaurant within the hotel is fairly new, but ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Otter Hotel
Canmore Inn & Suites

Canmore Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1402 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,107 reviews)
"The water slide is a huge plus for this property. I found out there are two towers for guest rooms and we were in the older tower which was a little run-down. The rooms were smaller compared to the newer tower and one guest told us that it's the same price for the rooms in either tower. I was with ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

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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! (302 reviews)
Nice resort in the middle of nowhere
"Cabin was squeaky clean.. It looks like brand new built building. Smells like woods! Would definitely stay here again if passing this area of Idaho!!! The free breakfast was horrible. There were lines just to make waffles. No eggs available. Would recommend people to just bought their breakfast and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 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! (4,546 reviews)
"All good as usual"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Basecamp Resorts Canmore

Basecamp Resorts Canmore

3.5 out of 5
1102 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,293 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Basecamp Resorts Canmore
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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

Madison River Guided Kayak Excursion

Madison River Guided Kayak Tour

NZ$226
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
Private Yellowstone Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari + lunch

Private Yellowstone Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari + lunch

NZ$3,366
per traveller
Private Yellowstone Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari + lunch
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