2022 Colorado Vacation Activity Guide

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Hanging Lake Glennwood Springs, Colorado

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Awaken Senses Colorado Springs is a destination for the curious. Explore new terrains and take in the natural beauty of the Pikes Peak Region!

Step off the beaten path and onto new horizons in Olympic City USA.

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COLORADO 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 54 peaks of 14,000 feet or more. Explore Native American archaeological 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 their mining and ranching heritage. There are lakes and rivers for boating, fishing, kayaking and whitewater rafting. 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.

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Boulder Cañon City Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Delta County Denver Durango Estes Park Gunnison-Crested Butte Manitou Springs Mesa Verde Country Montrose Pagosa Springs Pueblo Telluride

BoulderColoradoUSA.com CanonCityColorado.com VisitCOS.com VisitCrippleCreek.com DeltaCountyColorado.com Denver.org Durango.org VisitEstesPark.com GunnisonCrestedButte.com ManitouSprings.org MesaVerdeCountry.com VisitMontrose.com VisitPagosaSprings.com VisitPueblo.org VisitTelluride.com

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FRONT RANGE AND PIKES PEAK REGION

The Colorado Front Range is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. This picturesque region is a mountainous area filled with state parks, and vast lakes. The area is a popular destination for mountain biking, hiking, climbing, and camping during the warmer months and for skiing and snowboarding during winter.

Within all the picturesque backdrops are adventures just waiting to be discovered.

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Visitor Information Center 515 South Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs (800) 888-4748 VisitCOS.com/guide

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Route Railroad 330 Royal Gorge Boulevard Cañon City (719) 276-4000 RoyalGorgeRoute.com

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National Heritage Area South Central Colorado SangreHeritage.org

Ute 10 Sky Casino Resort 14324 US Hwy. 172 North Ignacio (970) 563-7777 SkyUteCasino.com

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Visitor Center 28 Silver Thread Lane South Fork (719) 873-5512 SouthFork.org

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Mountain Resort 10901 County Road #117 Glenwood Springs (970) 945-7491 SkiSwimStay.com

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1375 West Plum Creek Parkway Castle Rock (720) 733-9477 TheEdgeZip.com

1322 Animas View Drive Durango (970) 247-3853 DurangoRV.com

Gold Mine Tour

La Jara Pagosa Springs

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3179 State Highway 151 Chimney Rock (970) 731-7133 ChimneyRockCO.org

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925 South 8th Street Colorado Springs (719) 578-0935 AdvOutWest.com

Rock 3 Chimney National Monument

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Brush

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Glenwood Springs

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721 County Road 4-A Silverton (970) 387-5444 or (800) 872-3009 MineTour.com

Sunset at Garden of the Gods.

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STATE & NATIONAL PARKS

COLORADO Colorado is a year-round travel destination offering outdoor adventures in 42 State Parks and 4 National Parks. Search for Events throughout the state at

Colorado.com.

Visit the Following Sites To Discover Colorado:

CPW.state.co.us nps.gov Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West.

FRUITA, COLORADO

Camp • Fish • Boat • Hike • Enjoy MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK CORTEZ, CO For more information, please visit NPS.gov/meve

Visit the Following Sites To Discover Colorado:

CPW.state.co.us nps.gov

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DENVER AND CITIES OF THE ROCKIES

The heart of urban Colorado. Nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Explore forward-thinking cities and towns proud of their Western heritage — each with its own unspoiled proximity to outdoor adventure.

These cities are culturally rich, with major museums, music venues and nightlife keeping visitors busy from dawn til after dusk. Embrace a sense of discovery as you uncover what makes each place in this region distinct.

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Everyone enjoys capping their day on the mountain with a rejuvenating soak in the World’s largest natural hot springs pool.

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This is Colorado. Surrounded by diverse and dramatic landscapes. Offering unparalleled access to the great outdoors, authentic Western heritage, backcountry camping, rafting, hiking, biking, fishing and much more.

You’ll enjoy massive snowcapped mountain ranges and wide open alpine meadows filled with wildflowers in the summer. Discover the region and your independent spirit that you’ll never truly leave behind.

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National Heritage Areas are places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form cohesive, nationally important landscapes. A National Heritage Area is designated by Congress and intended to encourage historic preservation and an appreciation of the history and heritage of the area.

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Passport Stamps Available at: - Colorado Welcome Center - Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve - Fort Garland Museum - Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area Office

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COLORADO GATORS .com Feed the gators! Hold a gator!

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Feed the tortoises!

Hundreds of rescued reptiles!

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Delu e Camping Deluxe Campi & Recreation Rec eation

TROLLEY TO AND FROM TOWN Surrounded by the San Juan National Forest On the banks of the Animas River Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge train runs through the campground.

100 plus level sites with water, electricity and sewers 90 tent sites with grass • Free Wi-Fi General store • Pets allowed • Plenty of shade trees 1322 Animas View Drive • Durango, Colorado 81301 (970) 247-3853 • DurangoRV.com

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