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Ultimate Scenic Day Trips

The Peak to Peak byway is only 25 miles from Longmont and is accessible from at least four different roads, extending from Estes park (home to Rocky Mountain National Park), all the way to Black Hawk/Central City (Colorado's casino towns) and beyond. Amazing views will distract you so plan on stopping often at some of the many roadside pull-offs to stretch your legs and take advantage of some only-in-Colorado photo ops. Snow-capped mountains are part of the year-round landscape and autumn visitors are treated to acres of aspens ablaze with color. Springtime boasts fields of wildflowers and crystal-clear rivers. For picturesque winter vistas en route to ski at Eldora Resort, the Peak to Peak Highway is the perfect choice. Enjoy exploring the ghost towns and National Forestland along the Peak to Peak Highway, and always be aware of wildlife crossing the roads and the possibility of quickly developing thunderstorms.

Peaceful Valley Ranch is one of Colorado's oldest and largest guest ranches. Open year-round and located 30 miles west of Longmont along the Peak to Peak Highway, Peaceful Valley Ranch is a great location for a wedding, corporate retreat, family reunion or family vacation. The ranch offers 3- and 6-day dude ranch packages during the summer as well as snowmobile and snowshoe tours during the winter.

Stop by a visitor center - in Lyons, Lily Lake, Estes Park or Nederland - and pick up street and trail maps of the region you are visiting. You're sure to find helpful visitor center volunteers to answer questions and point you in the right direction.