What to do in Central Colorado, CO

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Grand Lake showing a lake or waterhole and mountains

Alpine Visitor Center featuring interior views as well as a small group of people

Places to Visit in Central Colorado

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1. Winter Park Ski Resort

Visit Winter Park Ski Resort for year-round adventures amid Fraser Valley’s stunning natural beauty. Enjoy activities from skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing to mountain biking and mineral panning. Winter Park Ski Resort opened in 1940 as a facility for residents of Denver. Today, it’s one of Colorado’s most popular mountain resorts.

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Winter Park Ski Resort featuring forests, snow skiing and landscape views

2. Red Rocks Amphitheater

Apart from being extremely talented musicians, what do U2, The Beatles, Neil Young and Jimi Hendrix all have in common? They have all had the privilege of playing in the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Red Rocks Park, Colorado. Nestled among several large outcrops where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, this stunning outdoor arena is an easily accessible 24 kilometres west of Denver and should be at the top of every travel itinerary.

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Red Rocks Amphitheater featuring theatre scenes and snow

3. Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful in the spring with slopes of wildflowers and in the winter with a blanket of pure, white snow. Come here to hike, look for wildlife, see the Continental Divide and appreciate nature.

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Estes Park which includes a lake or waterhole as well as a couple

4. Garden of the Gods

Just one hour’s drive from Denver, on the outskirts of Colorado Springs, you will find an enchanting, rugged wilderness marked with otherworldly red rock formations. This is the Garden of the Gods, a sprawling city park where it feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere. Explore this natural marvel with a tour or on your own, and admire the famous rocky landscape of Colorado.

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Garden of the Gods showing mountains and tranquil scenes

5. Pikes Peak

Situated within Pike National Forest, 113-kilometres south of Denver, Pikes Peak is a majestic mountain range renowned for its sweeping vistas and stunning natural scenery. Stretching an impressive 4,300 metres into the blue Colorado sky, this national historic landmark attracts thousands of visitors every year including families, nature lovers, photographers and anyone else who has an appreciation of nature and adventure.

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6. US Air Force Academy

Step onto the campus of the US Air Force Academy to discover what goes into the training of the country's elite air force personnel. Every year, the military institution puts hundreds of cadets through a rigorous 4-year academic program.

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US Air Force Academy which includes modern architecture

Recommended things to do in Central Colorado

Number of things to do	138
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Denver's Art District Self Guided Walking Tour: NZ$9
Top 5 things to do	Denver CityPASS®: Admission to Top 3, 4, or 5 Denver Attractions Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class Discover Rocky Mountain National Park Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
Half-day tours	Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class Denver: Archery Dodgeball Indoor Attraction Ticket Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favourites Dark Side of Denver – RiNo’s True Crime and Murals Tour City centre Denver Food Tour
With kids	Denver CityPASS®: Admission to Top 3, 4, or 5 Denver Attractions Denver: Archery Dodgeball Indoor Attraction Ticket Denver: City centre Aquarium All-Day Pass City centre Denver Food Tour Denver: BEYOND Light Show and Meditation

What to do in Central Colorado

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Union Station

You can learn more about the history of Denver when you visit a well-known site such as Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Winter Park Ski Resort

With seven ski territories, summer sports, spas, diverse restaurants and live music, this is one of Colorado’s most complete mountain resorts.

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.

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.

Colorado Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in Colorado Convention Center, a top convention centre in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Garden of the Gods

Experience the majesty and drama of Colorado’s natural landscape as you make your way through this vast city park.

Coors Field

Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

Pikes Peak

Tramp, bike or ride the train to the summit of this popular peak – right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

US Air Force Academy

Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.

Explore areas of Central Colorado

Downtown Denver

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Discover Denver is at its most dynamic in this central district, which has cool craft breweries, bars, galleries, boutiques and entertainment venues.

Cherry Creek

5/5(3 area reviews)

Abundant dining options and stunning river views are well-reviewed features of Cherry Creek. Make a stop by top sights like Cherry Creek Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.

LoDo

Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and McGregor Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.

YMCA of the Rockies

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in YMCA of the Rockies and surrounding area, you can visit Beaver Meadows Entrance Station and Sprague Lake.

Denver Tech Center

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Denver Tech Center. You can visit top attractions like The Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village and Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, and jump on the metro at Orchard Station or Arapahoe at Village Center Station to see more of the city.

Winter Park Village

While visiting Winter Park Village, you might make a stop by sights like Winter Park Ski Resort and The Gondola.

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