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Steamboat Springs

Things to Do in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

From horse-drawn sleigh rides to winter fly-fishing, charming boutiques and day spas, to hot live music and nightspots, Steamboat offers activities for everyone, from the young to the young-at-heart. Incredible skiing and riding brings powderhounds to Steamboat, but this real ranching town with a wide array of adventure filled activities is what turns visitors into long-time locals. Try a soak in the legendary natural hot springs, ride a snowmobile along the Continental Divide, and enjoy the majestic views of the Rocky Mountains from a hot-air balloon, or hone your skills at the Winter Driving School.

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Telluride

Vacation in Telluride, Colorado

Framed by the stunning beauty of the San Juan Mountains, Telluride is surrounded on three sides by jagged rock, roaring waterfalls, green canyons and native wildflowers. Also home to the Telluride Ski Resort, an active arts and cultural community, you can enjoy performing arts, live music, world-class dining, local crafts, farmer’s market or any of the Summer festivals that keep Telluride alive. We recommend experiencing Telluride and Mountain Village via the FREE gondola.

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Winter Park

Things to Do in Winter Park, Colorado

Winter Park is most renowned as a ski area but offers much more, especially for those seeking a Colorado adventure. This is the great outdoors you’ve dreamed about, where fresh air and gorgeous natural surroundings meet high-alpine adventures and soothing retreats. It’s the perfect convergence of life, nature, and the elements. Winter Park inspires visitors from around the world and constantly rewards those lucky enough to call this home. See for yourself.

Getting to Winter Park

Take the “Winter Train” or the California Zephyr Train straight from Union Station in LoDo Denver to Winter Park. Make a connection at Union Station on the A-line, which goes directly to Denver International Airport (DIA).

Take the Short Drive From Denver

A mountain drive just 67 miles from Denver. As you crest the 11,400-foot summit of Berthoud Pass and make your way down US Highway 40, the valley opens up before you like your own four-season playground. The area shimmers with life, from the snowcapped peaks of the Continental Divide to the northern runout of the Fraser River and its tributaries. Home to unbelievable outdoor adventure, spectacular scenery, and family fun. With over 324” of snow each year, it makes for excellent skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, and snow angel making. It is a playground sure to please anyone’s inner child.

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Ouray

Explore Ouray, Colorado

A Victorian winter wonderland or summertime exploration of hiking trails, historical off-road mining routes, and some of Colorado’s best natural hot springs. Ouray is a unique mountain destination for world travelers for over 100 years, with quality lodging, restaurants, shops, and activities available year-round. Ouray is home to hundreds of miles of historic Jeep roads, natural sulfur-free hot springs with stunning views, the world-renowned Ouray Ice Park, and spectacular back-county and cross-country skiing.

Take a step back in time and experience our legends and unique landscape. Enjoy Victorian architecture, friendly mountain people, and a peaceful atmosphere that runs on its own time—more about Ouray and the neighboring town Ridgeway.

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Summer in Summit County

Summer in Summit County, Colorado

Welcome to ‘Colorado’s Playground!’ Blessed with a central location in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Summit County encompasses the inviting towns of Keystone, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, Copper Mountain, Heeney and Breckenridge.

Our historic towns have much to offer for all ages. Celebrate the history of these National Historic Districts, stroll down our Main Streets while enjoying the one-of-a-kind architecture, unique shopping, and dining options, and don’t miss out on the brewery tour. And, of course, our playground’s wide variety of summer activities, like hiking, biking, Dillon reservoir marina, rafting and music festivals, will keep you coming back for more.  You’ll find many unique lodging opportunities for romantic getaways, family vacations, and weekend adventures with friends.

Everything you need to know about Summit County and its neighboring communities is right here!

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Crested Butte

Visit Crested Butte, Colorado

Perhaps best known for world-class skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, winter enthusiasts also enjoy Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing and more.  Art lovers are inspired by unique signature events throughout the year—from art walks and music and film festivals to art fairs and outdoor concerts.  Fair-weather activities include mountain biking, hiking, wildflower and wildlife viewing, photography, boating, whitewater rafting, kayaking, fly fishing, camping and horseback riding.  Year-round visitors enjoy distinctive restaurants, unique shops, stimulating cultural events and festivals galore.  Western heritage; dramatic, unspoiled natural beauty; genuinely friendly, unpretentious people; and “Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town” await.

Crested Butte Attractions

Adaptive Sports Center > Year-round recreation for people with developmental and physical disabilities. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, ice climbing and more. 866-349-2296, adaptivesports.org

Crested Butte Mountain Resort > Home to Colorado’s best corduroy, with 15 lifts accessing 1,547 acres of terrain, from beginner areas to the famous “Extreme Limits.” Private and group ski lessons for all abilities and ages. Try the Prinoth Snowcat Driving Experience, terrain parks, Adventure Park with tubing, Coke Zero Gravity airbag and Zipline Tour. 888-223-2631, skicb.com

Crested Butte Nordic > Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and covered ice skating. Rentals, lessons, guides, groomed trails, moonlight yurt dinners, and huts available. 970-349-1707, cbnordic.org

Culinary Delights > Our mouthwatering menu of savory culinary events is sure to please any connoisseur. Plus there are more than 80 restaurants, nearly all locally-owned and one-of-a-kind. VisitGCB.com

Destination Weddings > Let your imagination wander to the pristine Rocky Mountains for an inspirational backdrop, no matter what the season. Wildflower meadows, golden forests, crystal-clear streams and snowy ski slopes provide endless options to make your dreams come true.

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Estes Park

Things to Do in Estes Park, Colorado

The awe-inspiring natural beauty of the Estes Park Valley and the surrounding forest will lift your spirits while the cadence of the mountain environment relaxes and invigorates you. Mountain and lake activities await in nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, Roosevelt National Forest, and Lake Estes. Local shops, restaurants, and galleries line the streets. Festivals, live music, and events fill the calendar.

Hike, bike, horseback ride, camp, shop or just laze about, enjoying the fresh mountain air. Visit in the winter to snowshoe, backcountry ski, cross-country ski, or to find some much-needed solitude.

Find the perfect place to stay – lodges, cabins, resorts, hotels, and campsites with varying amenities are plentiful.

This area offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventurers and appreciators.

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Durango

Durango

Things to Do in Durango, Colorado

Located in Southwest Colorado at the foot of the San Juan Mountains, Durango is an escape from the ordinary. This mountain town has many claims to fame, including mountain bike mecca, the best water town, the best scenic train ride, top family ski resort, and even the dog-friendliest destination. Discover for yourself what makes this area a unique and memorable place for people of all types to visit and enjoy.

All Seasons in Durango

Durango’s southwest location and proximity to the mountains ensure the seasonal experience. Even better, during seasonal transitions, you can participate in winter and snow sports at higher elevations or take a short drive further southwest and jump into summer fun. Locals appreciate this feature, and Durango does a great job of promoting seasonal events. You will surely find something going on at any time of year in Durango.

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Delta County

Visit Delta County, Colorado

Rich in culture and history with bountiful orchards, lake-strewn mountains, vast forests and desert canyons. Delta County includes the communities of Cedaredge, Crawford, Delta, Eckert, Hotchkiss, Orchard City and Paonia.

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Cañon City

Travel to Cañon City, Colorado

Tucked into the folds and bluffs of the Arkansas Valley in south central Colorado, Cañon City boasts the nickname of “The Climate Capital of Colorado” due to the mild climate. The relaxed pace of the region’s quaint small towns, spectacular scenery, year-round outdoor activities, The Royal Gorge Park & Bridge and The Arkansas River, which flows through the region, make this the perfect vacation destination. Request a FREE Vacation Guide.

Favorite Things to do in Cañon City and the Royal Gorge Region

  • Royal Gorge Bridge and Park – a must-see and do experience. Cross America’s highest suspension bridge and participate in the other features offered at the park.
  • Whitewater rafting through the Royal Gorge Canyon – a very popular way to see and experience all the wonders of the Royal Gorge Canyon and the Arkansas River.
  • Jeep Tours – The Royal Gorge Region is an amazing place to travel through. Featuring a high alpine desert landscape and a plethora of off-road routes. 
  • Royal Gorge Scenic Train – climb onboard the original transcontinental passenger train from the early 1900s.
  • The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey – voted “Best Front Range Tasting Room” by Colorado Vine. The wine-tasting room is open daily. 
  • Mountain Biking & Hiking – are understated activities but many exceptional miles of trails await.

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About Cañon City Activities and Regional Attractions

Family fun starts with a memorable ride on the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, one of the most scenic train rides in the world. The historic tracks follow the Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge Canyon with views of the bridge from below. The whole family will enjoy exploring the unique rock formations and historic dinosaur sites. Leisure seekers will delight in the one-of-a-kind galleries, renowned antiquing, wine tasting, golfing, and fishing.

Cañon City is home to The Royal Gorge, which has a width of 50 feet at the base of the gorge and a few hundred feet at its top, with a depth of 1,200 feet, the 10-mile-long canyon is a stunning natural wonder. In 1929 one of the world’s highest suspension bridges was built over the grand gorge. The Royal Gorge Bridge has a quarter-mile long span and hangs 1,053 feet above the gorge. The bridge is one of Colorado’s most popular attractions.

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