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explore like a local Red Rock Canyon Open Space Paint Mines Interpretive Park North Cheyenne Canyon Cheyenne Mountain State Park Palmer Park
Opening in 2020 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Flying W Ranch
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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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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 ďŹ lled 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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Plan your Stay in the heart of the Pikes Peak Region
Nestled between Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs is centrally located to the attractions of the Pikes Peak Region. Our walkable small town is the perfect place to stay while you stroll the newly-designated creative district, sip the cold-water mineral drinking springs and explore unique shopping and dining.
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STATE & NATIONAL PARKS
Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. FRUITA, COLORADO
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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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COLORADO Colorado is a year-round travel destination offering outdoor adventures in 42 State Parks and 4 National Parks. Search
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Steamboat Springs
Rocky Mountain National Park
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Granby
Kremmling
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Crested Butte
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Divide Manitou Springs
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Poncha Springs
Gunnison
Montrose
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Cripple Creek
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Saguache
Ouray
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Telluride
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Cortez
Mesa Verde National Park 160
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Ignacio
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Chimney Rock
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Springs 5 Colorado Visitor Information Center
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Crestone
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La Junta
Mosca
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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Reserve
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Walsenburg
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4729 Twin Rocks Road Divide (719) 687-9742 Springfield WolfEducation.org
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Fort Garland
515 South Cascade Avenue Colorado Lamar Springs (800) 888-4748 VisitCOS.com
Wolf 6 Colorado and Wildlife Center
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La Jara Pagosa Springs
9162 Lane 9 North Mosca (719) 378-2612 385 ColoradoGators.com
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Silverton 491
Moffat
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Gators 4 Colorado Reptile Park
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Pueblo 16 18 19
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Burlington
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Cotopaxi
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Limon
Cañon City
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127 22nd Street Greeley (970) 351-8201 Colorado.com LookForTheBlueHose.com
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Castle Rock
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Leadville
Buena Vista
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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Conifer
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Corn 3 Colorado Administrative Committee
Aurora
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Arvada Golden
Idaho Springs Silverthorne Breckenridge
Avon
Aspen
3179 State Highway 151 Chimney Rock 34 (970) 883-5359 ChimneyRockCO.org Wray
Boulder
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Glenwood Springs
Grand Junction
Greeley
Loveland
Downieville
Fruita
Julesburg 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road 76 Colorado Springs (719) 633-9925 CMZoo.org Sterling 25
Estes Park
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Creek 7 Cripple Heritage Center 9283 Highway 67 Cripple Creek OK or (719) 689-3315 (877) 858-4653 VisitCrippleCreek.com
Rafting
890 Roosa Avenue Durango (970) 247-4628 FlexibleFlyersRafting.com
of the Gods 9 Garden Visitor & Nature Center
1805 North 30th Street/Exit 146 Colorado Springs (719) 634-6666 GardenOfGods.com
10 Glenwood Caverns
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road Glenwood Springs (970) 945-4228 or (800) 530-1635 GlenwoodCaverns.com
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Gold Mine Tour 721 County Road 4-A Silverton (970) 387-5444 or (800) 872-3009 MineTour.com
Masters 16 Raft 2315 East Main Street Cañon City (719) 275-6645 RaftMasters.com
Mountain Motel, 17 Red Cabins & RV Park 664 Greene Street Silverton (970) 387-5512 or (888) 970-5512 RedMtMotelRVPk.com
Mountain 11 Iron Hot Springs
Gorge 18 Royal Bridge & Park
Cliff 12 Manitou Dwellings
19 Royal Gorge Route Railroad
281 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs (970) 945-4766 IronMountainHotSprings.com
10 Cliff Road Manitou Springs (800) 354-9971 CliffDwellingsMuseum.com
Springs 13 Manitou Visitor Information Center
354 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs (800) 642-2567 ManitouSprings.org
Anglers 14 Montrose 309 East Main Street Montrose (970) 249-0408 MontroseAnglers.com
4218 County Road 3A Cañon City (888) 333-5597 RoyalGorgeBridge.com
330 Royal Gorge Boulevard Cañon City (719) 276-4000 RoyalGorgeRoute.com
de Cristo 20 Sangre National Heritage Area
South Central Colorado SangreHeritage.org
Ute 21 Sky Casino Resort
14324 US State 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
Campgrounds 23 United – Durango 1322 Animas View Drive Durango (970) 247-3853 UnitedCampgroundDurango.com DurangoRV.com
Aurora 24 Visit 2260 South Xanadu Way Suite 200 Aurora (720) 484-8902 VisitAurora.com
Denver 25 Visit 1575 California Street Denver (800) 233-6837 VisitDenver.com
Golden 26 Visit 1010 Washington Avenue Golden (303) 279-2282 VisitGolden.com
Pueblo 27 Visit 302 North Santa Fe Avenue Pueblo (719) 542-1704 or (855) 233-3446 PuebloChamber.org
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Our downtown is home to an array of local cafes and neighborhood eateries all within walking distance of several of our favorite trails. Golden Rules!
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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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Deluxe Camping & Recreation
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 • UnitedCampgroundDurango.com • DurangoRV.com
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Ignacio, CO • 888.842.4180 • SkyUteCasino.com
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Cripple Creek – a historic gambling and mining town that’s one of the most dynamic and scenic tourism destinations in Colorado. The grandly restored Old West brick buildings along Bennett Avenue, surrounded by majestic mountains, boast nine unique state-of-the-art casinos, as well as great museums, attractions, restaurants, shops and hotels. The excitement that drove the Greatest Gold Rush Ever still lives in Cripple Creek, where thrill seekers and travelers from near and far try their hands at poker, black jack, roulette, craps and slot machines with the highest casino paybacks and most authentic casinos in Colorado.