Being that it is a small mountain town, you’ll probably find your vacation to Idaho Springs is mainly focused on hitting the slopes to ski or snowboard. While this is all well and good, you’re going to need something to fuel your body as you shred through the powder. Idaho Springs offers up a variety of cuisine that is almost certain to quell any hankering you may have. Smokin’…
Being the fifth most populous city in Colorado, Lakewood has a little bit of everything to offer should you decide to make it your central destination during your vacation to Colorado. Being situated in between both Denver and the Rockies, this city has a lot to offer for outdoor adventure seekers and cultural aficionados alike. Out of the Fox Holes and into Fox Hollow With many lush natural areas,…
Grand Junction is often used as a stopover and gateway to the surrounding natural beauty of southwestern Colorado and nearby Utah. Visitors should consider spending some time in Grand Junction — within the city limits, there are several museums, arts and theater, shopping, fine dining, and wine tasting. It’s also a great location to use as a home base for day trips and year-round recreational activities. It may seem…
If you have always wanted to dine on rattlesnake meat, buffalo tongue, or other exotic game meats, the Fort is the place to go. Founded by the late Sam Arnold, this large upscale restaurant surrounded by two-foot adobe walls, is built as a replica of Bent’s Fort near LaJunta, Colorado. It offers many exotic specialties that you just don’t find in many restaurants in the Denver area. A few…
It’s National Western Stock Show time in Denver. Do you yearn for some hearty, back-to-nature foods with robust western flavors? Two Denver metro area restaurants, the Buckhorn Exchange and The Fort, specialize in serving heartwarming foods of the Old West. For a limited time, the Fort in the little suburb of Morrison southwest of Denver features a three-course stockman’s dinner special, and the Buckhorn Exchange, in Denver’s oldest neighborhood,…
If your Colorado travel plans bring you to the charming community of Alamosa, you are in for a treat. This true western town is known for its close proximity to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Here, you can explore the tallest dunes in North America. When you are done, take a soak in the hot springs or explore the San Luis Valley on board the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad.…
Like most mountain towns, Glenwood Springs offers up all the activities that one would expect: skiing, rafting, mountain biking, golfing, lakes for fishing, and more. One of the things that Glenwood Springs has to offer vacationers that not all other mountain towns have is their hot springs. You’ll find both the Yampah Spa Vapor Caves and the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the biggest hot spring pool in the world!…
When you are on the road, a quiet room with a comfortable bed is really all you need, but when you reach your destination and will be spending a few days enjoying the area, you want a place you can take pleasure in when you have the time to relax. When friends arrived for a vacation in the area, they found lodging in Evergreen and were so delighted with…
Opening day at the new Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon was a resounding success last August, and a steady stream of visitors continues to visit the 5-acre non-profit facility, enriching their mountain experience whether as tourists or residents. Without a home of its own for more than 13 years, the center, formerly known as Gore Range Natural Science School, is now housed in a multi-building site has a…
When you are looking for nature based Colorado attractions for your summer vacation, consider a visit to Pitkin. Whether you wish to soak in the hot springs, climb a mountain, or splash in a lake, this is one of the best places to visit in Colorado to enjoy the state’s beautiful scenery. Nestled at 9,242 feet elevation at the heart of Gunnison National Forest, Pitkin offers many opportunities for…