Colorado Travel Guide
You’ll love Colorado if:
You are curious about cannabis tourism
You love road trips and quaint mountain towns
You’re a massive live music fan
You want to explore the outdoors and still be near major attractions
You like having a variety of cuisine offerings
The Vibe
Colorado is made for explorers. The original home of the Wild Wild West, visitors can still sift for gold in the historical mines. More-so, visitors opt to mix their Colorado visit with city life and mountain adventures. Denver, the Mile High City, and state capitol, is the largest city in the state and home to 5 professional sports teams and offers vibrant nightlife and music scenes. Colorado Springs and Fort Collins are two other larger cities, both home to universities and awesome downtown scenes for food, music and shopping.
Bonus: Denver is home to an International Airport and is a great basecamp between domestic and international travel trips.
What to Do
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What to Do 🥳
Within a two hour drive from any city, travelers will be surrounded by only mountains, trees and wildlife.
Hiking is notoriously the thing to do in Colorado. Moderate trails can lead to gorgeous outlooks. Colorado is also rich in public hot springs. Some are found in well-maintained recreation centers, others are found by the curious hiker. All are surrounded by vista views. Check out these popular hikes.
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater, located 15 miles outside of Denver, is home to the best national concert lineup and is considered the world’s best outdoor music venue! Check out their summer schedule here.
Denver is home of the annual MileHigh 420 Festival, a celebration of cannabis culture, held downtown at the Civic Center.
When in Denver be sure to check out the infamous Meow Wolf for a trippy afternoon or stop by for the light show at the International Church of Cannabis. Or stop by the multi-level Denver Art Museum for rich exhibits and inspiring art installations.
Other notable places to visit in Colorado include Silverthorne, a quaint mountain town perfect for hitting the slopes and Apres with friends. Or head to Vail and catch a major headliner playing the Gerald Ford Amphitheater.
Colorado is infamous for epic rock climbing, hang gliding, kayaking and white water rafting spots. Boulder is America’s favorite small USA college town and also home to top-tier hikes and rock climbing routes. Spend the day bouldering the visit Main Street for quality food and local brews.
What to Eat
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What to Eat 🤤
The food is not to be missed. Visitors can enjoy local delicacies like a platter of Rocky Mountain Oysters, or stay sweet with Palisade Peaches. Or enjoy the variety of cuisines offered throughout the city. Despite serving dishes like Lamb and Bison, local to the area, the state also offers awesome Vegetarian and Vegan food.
Add these spots to your list:
Buckhorn Exchange - it’s a real wild, wild west vibe and serves Rocky Mountain Oysters.
King’s Chef Diner - coined best Chili Verde in the state and nestled in Colorado Springs.
The Mountain Sun Pub - offers a laid-back atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent food and drinks in Boulder.
Corner Beet - a local vegetarian cafe offering delicious entrees and fresh juices.
Colorado has coined itself the Beer Capitol of the world, home to Coors and Budweiser. But, more importantly, the state boasts the most local breweries per capita. In every town, big or small, around every corner, you will find a local brewery serving up home grown beer and chill vibes. Breweries typically have tours available and host some of the area’s best food trucks.
Coors Brewery - offering daily free tours with yummy beer samples in Golden.
14er Brewing - local brews and local views in Denver.
Sanitas Brewery - a Boulder spot with ideal mountain views.
What to See
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What to See 😎
Everywhere you look Colorado gives epic views and vistas.
Main attractions include hiking in the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, watching wildlife in Rocky Mountain National Park, peeping the fall leaves on the Aspen trees in Buena Vista, kayaking down the crystal Clear Creek in Golden, and skiing snowy mountains in Silverthorne and Vail.
Be sure to catch an incredible live music concert in a super unique outdoor amphitheaters like Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Gerald Ford Amp in Vail, Mishawaka Amp in Fort Collins, and many more.
Denver is also home to FIVE professional sports teams:
Denver Nuggets 🏀
Colorado Rockies ⚾️
Colorado Avalanche 🏒
Denver Broncos 🏈
Colorado Rapids ⚽️
Are you a fan of visually stimulating, larger than life murals? Colorado is beautified by unrecognized artists and around every corner you can find beautiful pieces of art. Be sure to check out the Golden Triangle or RiNo Arts District in Denver for floor to sky colorful installations.
