From cosmopolitan cities to national parks and great outdoor adventures, from the prairies to the top of the state’s 58 “fourteeners,” Colorado is a diverse state with a great deal to offer travelers. The hub of Denver is a great launching point, with a vibrant downtown and exciting art scene. Beyond Denver, you’ll find cities and towns with their own take on Colorado flavor, snow-capped mountains for epic skiing holidays, breathtaking vistas over roaring rivers, and peaceful birding sites.
The parks of Colorado illustrate the breadth of treasures and experiences to be found in the state, for road trippers, parks enthusiasts, mountain bikers, fishers, artists, backpackers, and more.
Facts & Stats
More than 400 films have been shot in Colorado, including True Grit, Vanishing Point, The Shining, and Furious 7.
Four Corners—the border shared by Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah—is the only place in the United States where four states touch.
Mount Elbert, near Leadville, is the highest point in the Rocky Mountains.
A little less than half of the state is rolling land, including a section of the Great Plains.
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Visit Aspen, Colorado Like a Local
Every year, people flock to the mountain mecca of Aspen, Colorado. It’s easy to see why! With t...
7 of the Best Oktoberfests in the US
Did you know? America has some of the best Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Germany! Prost!
Exploring Indigenous Heritage in the American Southwest
When traveling to National Parks and other awe-inspiring places in the Southwest United States, y...
Archaeology Road Trip: The Four Corners Region
For the ultimate archaeology road trip through the Four Corners region, look no further! From the...
The Ideal Weekend Itinerary for Sterling, Colorado
Conveniently located less than a two hour drive from the Front Range, Sterling is just as easy to...
Sterling: Art, Adventure, and History in Northeastern Colorado
Just under two hours away from the bustle and the crowds of the Front Range, the historic town of...
5 Reasons to Explore Alamosa this Spring
Skip the spring break crazies on the ski slopes and head to a quieter corner of Colorado: Alamosa...
5 Reasons to Make This the Year of the Cowboy
Pull on your boots and tighten your stampede string! It’s time to book the ultimate dude ranch ...
Your Homes on the Road: Inns of the San Juan Skyway
History, adventure, and more stunning scenery than you can shake a stick at await on this loop in...
Three Starry Nights in Mesa Verde Country, Colorado
The southwest region of Colorado, known as Mesa Verde Country, welcomes visitors to experience th...
Fall in Love with Alamosa and the Great Sand Dunes
Imagine this: the Great Sand Dunes glowing in the morning sun and cottonwood trees blazing yellow...
Your Path to Adventure in Estes Park this Fall
After you’ve cast, clip-clopped, or pedaled to your heart’s content, enjoy a meal and a toast...
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