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Along with its rich and varied history, Colorado boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery on the planet – attracting mountain climbers, back packers and adventure travelers hoping to experience their own "Rocky Mountain high" at world famous Colorado ski resorts and at natural wonders like Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs.

Besides begin the state capital, Denver is more famously known as a jumping-off point for exploring the nearby Rocky Mountains. Adding to the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain National Park, additional Colorado tourist attractions include natural hot springs, Mesa Verde National Park, and Dinosaur National Monument.


colorado rocky mountains, denver museum & ski resorts
Top Colorado tourist attractions include the spectacularly scenic Rocky Mountains, the world class
Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and famous ski resorts in Vail, Aspen, and Telluride.


2024 Colorado travel special events and festivals

cherry blossom fest COA late spring celebration at the Denver
Cherry Blossom Festival in June. .

Just up ahead, check out our 2024 Colorado travel calender featuring memorable events and major festivals happening throughout the state with dates, locations and official links for more information. Happy travels!

January 26-28, 2024 -- 2024 Winter X Games Aspen - It's the Super Bowl of extreme winter snow sports when top athletes take to the slopes at Aspen.

March 22 - March 24 2024 -- Denver March Powwow Denver - Check out a swirling spectacle of native dances, drum beats,, songs, and native storytelling at the Denver Coliseum. together with authentic Native American art & crafts, blankets, beadwork and food vendors.

April 19 - April 21, 2024 -- Durango Bluegrass Meltdown Durango -- If you love bluegrass, Durango is the place to be in spring for a strummin' and pickin' good time at various venues around town.

May 10 - May 11, 2024 -- Colorado Chocolate Festival Denver - Go chocolate crazy at more than 100 booths of candy, puddings, brownies and fudge, whips, dips and more at the Crown Plaza DIA Convention Center.

June 7 - June 9, 2024 (tentative) -- Colorado Medieval Festival Loveland -- Travel back to the days of yore with on-site performers that include magicians, belly dancers, and sword fighters as well as live music entertainment and plenty of food to feast on.

June 22 - June 24, 2024 -- Cherry Blossom Festival Denver -- Teriyaki chicken, sake and Japanese artwork, live entertainment, exhibits and demonstrations are all part of the fun as Denver celebrates Japanese culture.


Kid-friendly Colorado

hammond factory tour
How sweet! A day to remember at the
Hammond Candy Factory tour in Denver. . .

Family fun in Denver includes a trip to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, one of the biggest natural history museums in the nation. With limited time, head straight for the museum's most popular exhibits, the Hall of Life and/or the Space Odyssey, both featuring hands-on interactive exhibits.

The Denver Zoo is also high on the list of places to go with kids in tow, featuring close encounters with more than 4,000 animals on 80 acres in City Park, including a train and bus shuttle to help you see it all. For a really sweet treat, kids also won't want to miss a visit Hammond's Candy Factory Tour offering friendly guides and a tour of the candy making process, plus free candy samples at the end of the tour.

In Colorado Springs, top kids entertainment (adults enjoy it, too) is provided by the Ghost Town Museum with a fun look back at the Old West with authentic-looking displays including 19th century shops, a saloon, and activities such as panning for gold. In nearby Cascade CO, families can also get an early start on the holidays with a visit to the North Pole, a Christmas-themed amusement park with a special trip to Santa's house.


also see -> 2024 Colorado Fall Foliage

Colorado Lake Beach Guide

Colorado Wineries & Vineyards


DID YOU KNOW? Colorado Travel Fun Facts


Pike's Peak: the inspiration for
America the Beautiful

• There are more than 100 Colorado wineries throughout the state. Colorado's warm days and cool nights make for ideal wine country.

• The "unofficial" national anthem of the US, "America the Beautiful" was written by poet Katharine Lee Bates in 1893 following a visit to the top of Pike's Peak.

• One of the world's highest zip lines is located at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park in Canon City. It's located 1/3 of a mile high with speeds of up to 55mph.

• Visitors to the Telluride Ski Resort can mellow out at the nation's highest wine bar.

.• The Four Corners is the only place in the United States where you can stand in four states at the same time -- Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.


also see -> This Christmas in Colorado

 

More about Colorado travel around the Web:

The Official Site for Colorado Travel and Tourism - An eyeful of color and information awaits with an excellent guide to getting there and getting around, suggested itineraries, special looks at ski areas, hotels, hot springs, nature trails and more.

Visit Colorado Springs - The state's most popular destination combined with a trip to Pike's Peak including vacation package information & maps, pictures, restaurant & hotel guides, event calendar.


 
 

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