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Colorado Springs is just 60 miles south of Denver.
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Scenic beauty abounds in Colorado with plenty of things to do. Spend time in Denver or Colorado Springs, visit the towns along the Front Range or get up into the mountains. There are 53 peaks of 14,000 feet or more. If your interest is in native culture there are many museums, and explore Native American archeological sites such as Chimney Rock National Monument, Crow Canyon or Mesa Verde. Explore the Western Slope where towns like Durango, Pagosa Springs and Telluride still reflect the western influence of our mining and ranching heritage. There are lakes and rivers for boating, fishing, kayaking and whitewater rafting. Colorado is the headwaters for several major rivers, including the Colorado, Rio Grande, Animas and Arkansas. Outdoor adventures await in 42 State Parks and 4 National Parks and all the wide-open spaces in Colorado. For more ideas and helpful information please visit the websites of our partners listed in the directory and those listed below.
HELPFUL TRAVELER INFORMATION All Emergencies Colorado Tourism Colorado Visitor Information Visit Denver Visit Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Visitor Information Pueblo Visitor Information Manitou Springs Visitor Information Estes Park Visitor Information Durango Visitor Information Gunnison-Crested Butte Visitor Information Mesa Verde Country Canon City Visitor Information Boulder Visitor Information Delta County Montrose Visitor Information Colorado State Patrol Road Conditions
911 Colorado.com VisitorTips.com Denver.org VisitCOS.com VisitCrippleCreek.com PuebloChamber.org ManitouSprings.org VisitEstesPark.com Durango.org GunnisonCrestedButte.com MesaVerdeCountry.com CanonCityColorado.com BoulderColoradoUSA.com DeltaCountyColorado.com VisitMontrose.com 719-635-0385 CoTrip.org
Lift Your Spirits in Manitou Springs
One of a kind lodging, restaurants, shops, galleries, year-round events and attractions, including the world-famous Mineral Springs.
BOOK YOUR STAY TODAY! • Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival • 4th of July Fireworks • Pikes Peak Ascent & Marathon • Commonwheel Arts & Crafts Festival • Emma’s Wake at Miramont Castle • Emma Crawford Coffin Races • Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off • Carnivale Parade Call for a free visitor’s guide today 877-590-9798 or visit www.manitousprings.org
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Experience what it takes to turn Olympic and Paralympic dreams into reality. Join us for a guided tour at the Olympic Training Center to see where athletes train for Team USA. Ask about our new behind-the-scenes VIP Tour! Call 719-866-4618 or visit TeamUSA.org /csotc for more information.
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Looking for a new adventure? Come to the historic town that has attracted explorers for over a century. Experience our trails, museums, attractions and casinos to see what treasures you can uncover!
visitcripplecreek.com
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www.visitgolden.com
303-279-3113 | visitgolden@cityofgolden.net
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Begins
YOUR ADVENTURE
CHEYENNE
FORT COLLINS
LOVELAND
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
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COLORADO SPRINGS
Cowboy up. Find the keyhole. Embrace majestic sculpture. Shop ‘til you drop. Indulge in liquid therapy 365 days a year, all with Rocky Mountain National Park as your backdrop. Your adventure begins in the heart of northern Colorado, only 45 minutes north of Denver International Airport and 35 minutes east of Rocky Mountain National Park. Plan your getaway now at www.VisitLovelandCO.com
VisitLovelandCO.com/Activity Visitors Center • 970.667.3882 16 I-25 at US 34 • Loveland Exit 257
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724 Main Avenue, Durango (970) 259-0289 or (855) 999-RAFT (7238) DurangoRivertrippers.com
12 Durango & Silverton
Narrow Gauge Railroad
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23390 Road K Cortez (800) 422-8975 crowcanyon.org
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5234 Highway 285 Antonito 1-888-CUMBRES (286-2737) ColoradoMountainTrain.com
21 Performance Tours Rafting (800) 577-7238
performancetours.com • 115
Gregg Drive Buena Vista
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County Road 3A Cañon City
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County Road 308 Downieville
22 Pueblo Visitor
Information Center
479 Main Avenue, Durango (800) 408-1943
301 North Union Avenue Pueblo (855) 543-2430
Durangotrain.com
pueblochamber.org
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Zipline Adventures 1308 County Road 129 Glenwood Springs (877) ZIP-RAFT (947-7238) RaftingColorado.com
14 Golden Visitors Center
1010 Washington Avenue, Golden (303) 279-3113 VisitGolden.com
23 Raft Masters
2315 East Main Street Cañon City (719) 275-6645 RaftMasters.com
24 Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours
45045 US Highway 50 Cañon City (719) 275-7238 RoyalGorgeRafting.net
15 Leadville Railroad
326 East 7th Street, Leadville (866) 386-3936
16 Loveland Visitors Center 5400 Stone Creek Circle Loveland (970) 667-3882 or (800) 258-1278
25 Royal Gorge Route Railroad 330 Royal Gorge Boulevard Cañon City (719) 276-4000 RoyalGorgeRoute.com
26 Silverton Area
Chamber of Commerce 414 Greene Street, Silverton (800) 752-4494 silvertoncolorado.com
17 Manitou Cliff Dwellings 10 Cliff Dwellings Road Manitou Springs (800) 354-9971 CliffDwellings.org
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7 Cripple Creek Chamber 9283 Highway 67 Cripple Creek (877) 858-4653
LA JUNTA
LA JARA PAGOSA SPRINGS
(866) 631-7012
VisitLovelandCO.com
GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK & RESERVE
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515 South Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs (800) 888-4748
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leadville-train.com
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27 The Springs Resort & Spa 165 Hot Springs Boulevard Pagosa Springs (800) 918-3785 PagosaHotSprings.com
& Pikes Peak Railway 18 Manitou 515 Ruxton Avenue Manitou Springs (719) 685-5401 CogRailway.com
28 United Campgrounds
1322 Animas View Drive Durango (970) 247-3853 unitedcampgrounddurango.com
19 Manitou Springs
354 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs (877) 590-9798 manitousprings.org
29 U.S. Olympic Training Center 1750 East Boulder Street Colorado Springs (719) 866-4618 TeamUSA.org/csotc
20 Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour
721 County Road 4-A, Silverton (800) 872-3009 or (970) 387-5444 minetour.com
2015 Colorado Vacation Guide
FESTIVAL
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EVENT GUIDE
Search for Events throughout Colorado at colorado.com
MAY 1-2 8-9 21-28 22-25 23-24 25 28-31
Royal Gorge Pro Rodeo Colorado Chocolate Festival Air Force Academy Graduation Week Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Indian Arts & Culture Festival Bolder Boulder 10k Road Race Animas River Days
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Folk ‘N Bluegrass Festival Summerfest on the Rio CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair Golden Music Festival Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run Strawberry Days Festival Rio Grande Scenic RR Rails & Ales Durango Motor Expo Alamosa Round-up & PRCA Rodeo Greeley Stampede Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals Taste of Silverton & Antique Truck Show Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
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Cherry Creek Arts Festival Rooftop Rodeo Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Buffalo Bill Days Beat the Heat BBQ, Brews & Chili
July 31-4 5-9 6-9 14-16 15-16 22-23 28-Sept 7 29
Larimer County Fair & Rodeo Steamboat Wine Festival Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Salute to American Veterans Rally Golden Fine Arts Festival Mesa Verde County Food, Wine & Art Fest Colorado State Fair San Juan Brewfest
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A Taste of Colorado Early Iron Festival Silverton Quilt Show & Sale ColorFest 2015 Balloon Event Chili & Frijoles Festiva Mancos Valley Balloon & Art Festival Autumn Gold Festival
coloradoprorodeo.com chocolate-festival.org usafa.edu ironhorsebicycleclassic.org colorado.com/events bolderboulder.com animasriverdays.org
JUNE folkwest.com summerfestontherio.org peoplesfair.com goldenhistory.org gardentenmile.com strawberrydaysfestival.ning.com coloradotrain.com durangomotorexpo.com alamosaroundup.com greeleystampede.org nsra-usa.com notoriousblairstreetsilverton.com ppihc.com
JULY cherryarts.org rooftoprodeo.com pikespeakorbustrodeo.wildapricot.org buffalobilldays.com slvbeattheheat.com
AUGUST larimercountyfair.org steamboatwinefestival.com douglascountyfairandrodeo.com theveteransrally.org goldenfineartsfestival.org mesaverdecountry.com coloradostatefair.com sanjuanbrewfest.com
SEPTEMBER atasteofcolorado.com earlyironclub.com silvertoncolorado.com visitpagosasprings.com pueblochilifestivalinfo.com mesaverdecountry.com visitestespark.com
ZIP & RAFT!
2 GREAT LOCATIONS RIGHT ON I-70 IDAHO SPRINGS CLEAR CREEK Just 30 Minutes from Denver
GLENWOOD SPRINGS COLORADO RIVER Between Aspen & Vail
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
1-800-BLU-SKYS | www.alamosa.org
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EXPERIENCE THE AUTHENTIC WEST Wow! The most amazing train ride I’ve ever experienced.
Scenery was just breathtaking. You’ve got to do this!
ColoradoMountainTrain.com 1.888.286.2737 9 Train departs daily May 23-Oct 18, 2015 Antonito, CO & Chama, NM
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Change the way you see the world.
With Crow Canyon archaeology tours May 27–September 30, 2015 Free Crow Canyon tour, Wed.–Fri., 10–11 a.m. Full-day program, Wed. & Thurs., 8:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cortez, CO • www.crowcanyon.org 800.422.8975, ext. 146
CST 2059347-50
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Deluxe Camping &
Recreation at Moderate Rates
Surrounded by the San Juan National Forest Su On the banks of the Animas River Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge train Dur runs through the campground. 100 plus level sites with water, electricity and sewer 90 tent sites with grass • Free Wi-Fi & Cable TV General store • Pets allowed • Plenty of shade trees
TROLLEY SERVICE Only campground offering trolley service to Durango every 20 minutes, 7 days-a-week*. *Does not include some Holidays and off-peak season times.
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1322 Animas View Drive • Durango, CO 81301 (970) 247-3853 • unitedcampgrounddurnango.com
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Your Gateway to Old West Heritage, Ancient Ruins and Adventure
A DOZEN VACATIONS IN ONE DESTINATION™ GET YOUR FREE TRAVEL PLANNER TODAY 866.631.7012 • www.durango.org
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Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce
grand imperial hotel + lounge + restaurant
silverton, COLORADO www.grandimperialHOTEL.com
Full & Half Day Jeep Rentals •• Ghost Ghost Towns Towns • • Waterfalls Waterfalls •• Wildflowers Wildflowers •• Wildlife Wildlife
970-387-0240 970-387-0240 Silverton, Silverton, Colorado Colorado
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Jeep Rental with Coupon
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1.800.752.4494 • silvertoncolorado.com
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