What to do in Colorado

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Colorado showing skyline, snow and a city
Colorado showing skyline, snow and a city
Pikes Peak which includes landscape views and mountains
Colorado which includes mountains and snow
Chautauqua Park as well as an individual female

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1. 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

2. Breckenridge Ski Resort

Explore the slopes of Breckenridge Ski Resort, one of the Western Hemisphere’s most popular ski destinations. Trails traverse five magnificent peaks along the Tenmile Range in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Ski, snowboard, snowmobile or sled along the resort’s world-class groomed slopes or discover a variety of backcountry space and stunning cross-country trails. After a long day enjoying the outdoors, investigate the area’s gold-rush heritage and find exciting dining in the town of Breckenridge.
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Breckenridge Ski Resort showing forests, snow skiing and snow

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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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Pikes Peak showing mountains

What to do in Colorado


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Downtown Denver featuring modern architecture

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.

Downtown Denver
Beaver Creek which includes landscape views, a small town or village and snow

Beaver Creek

Ride escalators between the plazas of this exclusive gated resort village and enjoy warm cookies after an afternoon on the slopes.

Beaver Creek
View on mountain ski slopes valley from village loop hiking trail in Beaver Creek resort of Vail near Avon, Colorado in summer with aspen trees forest and homes houses condo buildings by street road

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
Main Street, Downtown Frisco, Colorado. A quaint and popular ski resort town in summertime.

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
Telluride Colorado USA Canyon View of Surrounding Forest Mountains

Downtown Aspen

While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and The John Denver Sanctuary.

Downtown Aspen
Peak 9

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

 

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