Photo by Bill Griepenstroh on UnsplashMile High City · Front Range
Denver
A neighborhood-driven city with museums, food, sports and straightforward access to the Front Range.
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Ten Colorado destinations to help you get started.
Choose a city, mountain town or Western Slope base that feels right for your trip. Each guide covers places to stay, getting around and ideas for your time there.
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Photo by Melanie Magdalena on UnsplashPikes Peak Region · Front Range
Colorado Springs
Red-rock scenery, Pikes Peak and Olympic history make this an easy mix of outdoor and city experiences.
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Photo by Roger Lipera on UnsplashRocky Mountain National Park Gateway
Estes Park
A mountain town built around wildlife, scenic drives and access to Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Photo by Nick Rickert on UnsplashSummit County · Rocky Mountains
Breckenridge
A historic mountain town where ski days, alpine trails and a walkable Main Street fit into the same trip.
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Photo by Frames For Your Heart on UnsplashEagle County · Central Rockies
Vail
A polished alpine village where skiing, summer trails and car-free days all fit naturally into one mountain stay.
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Photo by Intricate Explorer on UnsplashColorado River · Roaring Fork Valley
Glenwood Springs
Hot springs, river scenery and Glenwood Canyon make this a restorative base with plenty of outdoor adventure.
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Photo by Wilson Stratton on UnsplashGrand Valley · Western Slope
Grand Junction & Palisade
Red-rock canyons, Colorado wine country and orchard roads create a Western Slope trip unlike the high Rockies.
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Photo by Nicholas Fuentes on UnsplashYampa Valley · Northwest Colorado
Steamboat Springs
A ski town with real ranch character, natural hot springs and a river running through the center of daily life.
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Photo by Cat Guffin on UnsplashRoaring Fork Valley · Elk Mountains
Aspen
A compact mountain town where world-class scenery, skiing, arts and dining share the same walkable core.
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Roaring Fork Valley · Elk Mountains
Snowmass Village
A slopeside village with family-friendly mountain access, summer biking and easy transit to nearby Aspen.
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