Top Things to do in Colorado
Top Hotels in Colorado
- 1. Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
- 2. Grand Hyatt Denver
- 3. Monarch Casino Resort Spa - Black Hawk
- 4. Le Meridien Denver Downtown
- 5. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn
- 6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Trinidad
- 7. The Oxford Hotel
- 8. Origin Hotel Red Rocks
- 9. SCP Colorado Springs Hotel
- 10. Warwick Denver
The 10 Best Scenic Walking Areas in Colorado, United States
Colorado is home to no less than twenty-six ski resorts such as those in Vail and Breckenridge; other winter activities include snowboarding, sledding, sleigh rides, snow hiking and snowmobiling. The state is blessed with national parks, grasslands and forests where in warmer weather you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing. Wildlife abounds, from bears to moose and raccoons to wolverines. More interested in local history? Head for either the Ute Indian Museum or the Koshare Indian Museum, and don't miss the forts such as Fort Garland and Bent's Old Fort. For a complete change, why not take a ride in a hot air balloon from South Park Valley or Boulder and admire Colorado's picturesque landscape from above?
Restaurants in Colorado
1. Vail Pass Path
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By GoPlaces789170 - Texas Gulf Coast, United States
This is one of our favorite bike rides. A number of bike rental companies will haul you and your bike to the top of Vail Pass free with the rental of a bike. I've only done the ride from Vail Pass into Frisco, where the ride is mostly downhill. It takes you past Copper Mountain (you can stop and ride the chair lift to the top for great views!) and into Frisco -- a great place to stop for lunch (many wonderful shops and restaurants along Main Street). If you have the bike for the day, you can ride on trails around Lake Dillon. As an option, you can also go down on the other side of Vail Pass into Vail and on to Lionshead. If you're doing more than just riding from Vail back to return your bike, be sure to get a lock for your bike(s). Most places will include it in the rental.
2. Mohawk Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By mitchellm915
Pretty straightforward hike with beautiful waterfalls, lakes and above tree line views. About 6 miles round trip from the lower trailhead parking area where you can take the road or catch Spruce Creek Trail through the pines. Suggest you bring a lunch or snacks and plenty of water or a water filter. Trekking poles will help to make your way through some of the rock areas, but are not required. We took about 4.5 hours, taking our time, sitting up above the upper lake to enjoy lunch with a view. Morning hours are best to avoid the afternoon storms.
3. Kep Expeditions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Kep operates by running daily, personalized tours and custom expeditions in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Our vision includes accessibility and inclusivity by getting "Everybody Anywhere." Kep entertains, informs and safely guides visitors into the most beautiful spots RMNP has to offer.
4. Fairy Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Seetheworldnow1 - Denver, United States
Kids will love this trail with all different types of fairy homes. The trail is short and a little steep for some but worth the walk
5. Oerman-Roche Trailhead
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Trailhead with parking lot, amenities, and incredible front range mountain viewpoint that provides access to miles of Boulder County Open Space trails, suitable for walking, running, cycling, and outdoor enjoyment.
6. Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By dmurray713 - Tampa, United States
On our way from Denver to Great Sand Dunes NP, this was definitely worth the detour for something to do during the day. Good restaurant options in Pueblo before you head west. frontierpathways.com has great information about what to see where along the drive. Driving through the San Isabel National Forest was a highlight, the granite and gneiss rock formations are amazing. Mile marker 18 was our favorite area. Make sure to make it all the way to the end o the road in Westcliffe when you get to Bluff Park, for great views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The town looked very quaint with a few hours worth of exploring the stores and galleries at least (but we didn't have time). Another highlight was the Bishop Castle, like an adult playground. You can climb all around this hand-built building (we're talking minaret towers, bridges, hidden stairwells, the works) with pretty amazing stonework and ironwork. Just be cautious that it's certainly a little...rickety. In total it took us about 4 hours to do all of this, and I would have enjoyed a bit more time exploring the Castle and Westcliffe.
7. Clear Creek Whitewater Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 929susana
What an excellent adventure. The guide Tails was awesome and the river was a blast. 5 Stars to this company.
8. Sandbeach Lake Trail
9. Riverwalk in Downtown Estes Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 696 reviews
Reviewed By catsaresmarter
The riverwalk is a beautifully designed, picturesque walkway connecting the visitor's center with parkland with shops and eateries through downtoan Estes Park. It runs along a small flowing riverway with beautiful landscaping featuring artwork, statues commerating war heroes, places to sit. Fun for kids and adults. There are public chimes and percussion ioutdoor instruments to play, led-lit tunnels and bridges to explore. Make sure not to miss this riverwalk.
10. Hoosier Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By 910rickf - Colleyville, United States
Beautiful views once you get on the trail. The trail is about 2.5 miles. Everyone suggests that you hike the loop counterclockwise go up past the gate on the right and follow the gravel road. If you just want a great view follow gravel rod to the left. When you can see the whole of blur lake and the dam go a couple of hundred yards and it seems like you can see the whole world!
