Fun Activities in Colorado

Colorado is a favorite place because of its various fun activities. The list is long and includes suitable things to do for groups, and individuals, high-action fun, relaxing, or mentally stimulating activities. Here are some favorites for you to consider:

Group Fun Activities

• Off-Road Tours - amazing scenic 4x4 guided tours, or bring your own.
• Scenic Train Rides - view the mountains from a historical narrow gauge scenic train.
• Golf - Colorado has many, many golf courses, private and public.
• Snowmobile Tours - an amazing way for the group to get close to winter wonderland.
• Horseback Trail Rides - ride the trails with the group via horseback.
• Helicopter Tours - a bird's eye view of the Rocky Mountains.
• Snow Cat Skiing & Tours - gets you into winter country not usually traveled.
• Adventure Parks & Ziplining - thrill-seeking experiences integrated into the mountainscapes.
• Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing - a heart-pumping activity in the canopy of alpine trees and stunning scenery.
• Sledding & Tubing - big fun, especially for the kids. Dedicated parks like no other.
• Ice Skating - indoor and outdoor rinks found in resort towns and beyond.

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Relaxing Activities 

• Health & Wellness Spas - some of the best spas with a complete selection of services are easily found in resort towns.
• Natural Hot Springs - are found throughout the state. Some are complete with spa services, lodging, and more. Others are more out of the way and completely natural.
• Swimming Pools - found throughout Colorado.
• Marijuana Dispensaries - really take the edge off and enjoy your vacation time.
• Nature Walks, Sightseeing, Wildflowers - enjoy a stroll through the many public parks, gardens, and neighborhood paths.

Interactive Fun Activities

• Shopping - small town shops, farmers markets, and modern shopping/activity centers.
• Music & Concerts - various venues exist, such as outdoor concerts, local pubs, and concert halls.
• Arcades - mostly found on the Front Range.
• Events - holiday events or events for almost any reason imaginable. Resort towns go all out, as do many of the bigger metropolitan areas.
• Museum Tours - plenty of museums in Colorado to explore and learn about Western heritage.

Sporting Fun Activities

• Skiing & Snowboarding - experience Colorado’s world-class resorts.
• Hut-to-Hut Skiing or Hiking - try the 10th Mountain Division for a backcountry adventure.
• Whitewater Rafting - Colorado has the best rivers and guided rafting tour companies.
• Colorado Lakes - more than 4,000 lakes are waiting for you to enjoy via boat, SUP, canoes, and more.
• Fishing - fly fishing in Gold Medal River waters or line fish at a nearby lake.
• Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Road Cycling - some of the best trails and terrain for the cyclist is in Colorado.
• Hiking & Backpacking - Colorado is famous for its trails. 5,266 mapped trails are available for day hiking or multi-day trips.

Choose Your Colorado Fun Activities

Whether you're looking for a physically challenging activity like skiing, hiking, or whitewater rafting or a more laid-back activity like soaking in hot springs, riding a historic railroad, or visiting a Colorado museum, Colorado will not disappoint. These are just some suggestions; Colorado has even more fun activities, seek, and you shall find.