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
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Things to do in Colorado, United States: The Best Traveler Resources
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. Fraser Valley Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By hihimynameis3 - Fraser, United States
CLOSED MONDAY. The library is incredibly helpful, and the people who work there are fantastic. Helpful staff, great selection of books, computer/printer resources, online downloads for books as well!
2. Granby Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By amberrH1078BZ
The librarians are super friendly and helpful. Building is just gorgeous. Small selection of books on hand, but extensive connections to other libraries, they can get any book you need. Kids section is stunningly lovely and well stocked. My daughter always finds a new series to get into.
3. Colorado Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By IndianaSuemom
We’ve done a lot of traveling by car all over the USA and gone into lots of Welcome Centers. This one is by far the best one ever. We were greeted by three wonderful volunteers who were very friendly and very knowledgeable. They explained that they get really good training and it seems to have paid off. They recommended several stops for us on our way the Great Sand Dunes National Park and then even on the rest of our journey through Colorado. Don’t miss this stop if you are anywhere near Lamar, Colorado. Thanks ladies!!
4. Denver Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
The largest library in the greater metro area is known for its books, photographs and maps about Denver's frontier history.
Reviewed By phoeben2018 - Denver, United States
right in the heart of downtown just minutes from the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Mint and other museums. A great resource for your visit to Denver!
5. Winter Park Visitor Center
6. Tread of Pioneers Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Official site of the Tread of Pioneers Museum! The Tread of Pioneers Museum features a 1908 Queen Anne-style Victorian home with turn-of-the-century furnishings. On display are various ranching, mining and pioneer life artifacts from Routt County, a comprehensive History of Skiing exhibit, as well as a Native American arts display. Our Western room, home of an extensive firearms collection, traces our agricultural history and the story of an infamous outlaw, Harry Tracy. Special museum features are a computer interactive exhibit, Kids Scavenger Hunt, oral history library, local history research library, unique museum gift shop, and a historic photograph collection.Location: Corner of 8th and Oak in downtown Steamboat Springs.Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors over 62; $2 children for children ages 6 - 12; children under 6 years are free. Routt County residents are free with I.D.
Reviewed By GailF8 - Elmwood Park, United States
Visited today. Staff was very friendly and helpful - first day of opening since coronavirus shutdown. Impressive displays of town history both historical and natural, providing information about the Ute Indians, the hot springs as well as ranching, mining and skiing. Definitely worth a visit!
7. Glen Eyrie Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 718 reviews
Nestled on 750 breathtaking acres with 95 rooms, Glen Eyrie's stunning beauty and rich heritage creates a place where guests can get away to rejuvenate and spend time in a safe setting. Glen Eyrie provides a unique guest experience which sets the stage for all to discover, explore, and be transformed. Guests can enjoy overnight stays, historical tours, Castle teas, enriching programs, retreats, group events or a conference. Come visit the home of General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of the city of Colorado Springs. Glen Eyrie is a ministry of The Navigators, and is built upon the unique intersection of natural, historical, and spiritual heritage.
Reviewed By brucew52 - Colorado Springs, United States
Glen Eyrie is the home of Colorado Springs founder, General William Palmer. Built in 1904, this beautiful castle offers guests a glimpse at the life of General Palmer. The tour not only covers the castle and the carriage house, but also the spectacular grounds around it as well. It’s all well worth the 2-3 hours you likely spend at Glen Eyrie. Two tours are offered daily at 11 am and 1 pm. The formal tour itself takes about 90 minutes. The castle also serves as an exquisite bed and breakfast as well.
8. Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
The Steamboat Springs Visitor Center is open year round to provide visitors with the most current information on happenings and things to do in the Steamboat Springs, CO region. Please stop by to say hello to our friendly staff. We would love to provide you with all the information you need to have the most enjoyable visit to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Visitor Center hours of operation are Monday - Saturday in the winter and every day from Memorial Day through September in the summer. The Visitor Center can also provide you with state park passes, trail maps, city maps, and the classic Chamber Buck. We look forward to seeing you on your visit!
9. Alpine Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 565 reviews
Reviewed By kalyan_peri - Bridgewater, United States
While driving along the Trail Ridge Road you reach the Alpine Visitor Center at about halfway point (exact distance depends on on which direction you are driving from). We drove from Estes Park to Grand Lake and this made a great pit-stop for grabbing lunch, strolling around the visitor center and hiking up to the top! Yes, it will be very crowded during the peak summer months specifically because there are no other spots to grab food along the road. But, it is a great stop over during your day-long drive along the Trail Ridge Road After grabbing a quick lunch, there is a nice little hiking trail to the summit - called "Hike to the Top". It is a paved path with an approx elevation gain for additional 300+ feet. Please be prepared for unpredictable weather (it could suddenly very windy or it could suddenly rain) Once you get to the top, you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the entire area
10. Cripple Creek Heritage and Information Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By TravelTeachN2833ER - Mount Vernon, United States
I highly recommend that you make this your first stop in Cripple Creek. There is a great museum that gives a thorough history of Cripple Creek and the gold rush. The upper floor has fossils and a stegosaurus model, so kids would love that. The person at the desk was friendly and SO helpful. She recommended activities that she thought we would enjoy based on our interests and marked them out on a map. And this is all free!
