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
Top 10 Art Museums 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. Fort Lewis Center of Southwest Studies
2. The International Church of Cannabis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 330 reviews
Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during our world famous guided meditation/laser light show in Denver. Get swept away seven days a week as the vibrant experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. After the show, be sure to check out the arcade, gallery, theater, art garden, and media room featuring over 10,000 video games on free play.
Reviewed By skippyandmack
This place is amazing! The waiting room was crazy with tons of Old video games & unique knickknacks. The light show is a must see!
3. Shiki Dreams By Prismajic
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Nominated by USA Today as one of the Best Immersive Art Experiences in the country, Shiki Dreams is Denver’s newest and coolest immersive adventure. Brought to you by the creators of the smash hit Natura Obscura, Shiki Dreams takes you on a journey of exploration and discovery, transporting you to a mythical world of beauty and tranquility. Created by 26 artists, it’s a 1400 sq ft experience featuring the latest in cutting edge digital technology and multisensory art.
Reviewed By W3830MEaprils
Shiki Dreams is an absolute delight and a must see if you are looking for something to do in Denver that is beautiful, magical, relaxing, and creative beyond belief. There’s nothing like it out there! If you were a fan of Natura Obscura at MOA last year, then you are going to love Shiki! The admission number is limited to 6 at a time, so you not only feel safe but also like you have the exhibit to yourself which adds to the magic! It’s the perfect escape from reality and something everyone should have on their list to experience!
4. Denver Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,396 reviews
Known for its wide range of Native American art, this museum also contains the only major Asian art collection in the Rocky Mountains.
Reviewed By ShesCookin - Huntington Beach, United States
The current special exhibit:The Western: An Epic in Art and Film is, yes, epic - for its insight, scope and film references. On view through September 10, 2017, it is well worth the $18 adult admission to see and understand how the mythology of the West was born, changed with the times, and endures today. DAM's permanent collection of American Indian and Western American art are highlights, along with the stunning Daniel Libeskind and Geo Ponti architecture.
5. Swetsville Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By 2FA
It’s like a little park tucked right off the main road and along a big creek. The sculptures are super-creative and whimsical. They are clever and fun to look at—from springy dachshunds to fanciful birds to roaring dinosaurs!
6. Museo De Las Americas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Located in the heart of the Art District on Santa Fe, Museo de las Americas is the premier Latin American art museum in the Rocky Mountain region. Museo de las Americas is dedicated to educate our community through collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the diverse arts and cultures of the Americas from ancient to contemporary, through innovative exhibitions and programs. Museo has served the Denver community since 1991 through award-winning exhibitions, education programming, and special events.
7. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Housed in an award winning art-deco facility, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has been the cultural center of the Pikes Peak region for nearly a century. With roots reaching back to the Broadmoor Art Academy, the Fine Arts Center has striven to promote the importance of fine art from its inception in 1936. The FAC's museum boasts a large permanent collection of regional, national, and international artists and hosts an array of traveling exhibitions. In addition to the museum, the Fine Arts Center also houses a Broadway-caliber theater with its own theater company as well as an established art school.
Reviewed By MariahZ5614NG - Colorado Springs, United States
Went to a play there. They also have a museum with a variety of different items which change periodically. There are native american items and items from early settlers and Spanish american parts of the regions heritage. If you go to a theater production you can go to the museum free. Next door is the Numismatic association so you can easily spend a few hours between the museums.
8. Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center creates artistic learning experiences for everyone. One-of-a-kind, educational, inspirational, inclusive…the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center fits all these descriptions and more. Pledging art for all, this beautiful facility has held hands with arts education in Southern Colorado since 1972 and never let go. This multi-disciplinary center for the arts is located in Pueblo and serves 17 surrounding counties. As an organization, the Arts Center encourages people to bring out the best in others through high-quality art exhibitions, performing arts, dance arts, an award-winning children’s museum, comprehensive arts educational programming, and an artistic space for meetings, performances and events. The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center and Buell Children's Museum are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
Reviewed By Storyteller812030 - Barcelona, Spain
If you are in Pueblo do not miss this Arts Center. They have moving collections and worth seeing. The structure is from 1972. It’s at the end of mid century expansion and modernism. It has three floors with a lift if needed. It’s very affordable with a cute gift shop.
9. A. R. Mitchell Memorial Museum of Western Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
A Hidden Gem of Cowboy Art! Arthur Roy Mitchell painted iconic western scenes featuring cowboys, horses, cattle and vast beautiful landscapes that captured the hearts and minds of pulp western readers from the 1930's to today. The largest collection of his work is proudly displayed at the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, in downtown Trinidad, Colorado. Plan a visit to view this beautiful collection and we hope you'll become a member and support our efforts to keep his art alive and on display for generations to come.
Reviewed By 375tracym - Wexford, United States
If you are fortunate enough to be in Trinidad when this museum is open, it is A MUST SEE!!! A.R. Mitchell gave his entire collection of his remaining art works to this museum in Trinidad!! While walking through the exhibits, I realized that I had seen some of his magazine covers but did not know that he had created them! His paintings of panoramic scenes in Colorado are spectacular!!! If a docent is available to share background information on Mitchell and his works, it will certainly enhance the visit!!!
10. Foothills Art Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Located in historic downtown Golden, Foothills Art Center leads and inspires the community through art, education, and cultural excellence with engaging exhibitions and dynamic arts programming for learners of all ages. Foothills Art Center was founded in 1968 and is an official member of the United States National Registry of Historic Buildings. The center is housed in an 1872 Gothic style church, an 1892 Queen Anne style manse and a Victorian-era mansion built in 1899 – all surrounded by a sculpture garden at 809 15th Street in downtown Golden, Colorado.
