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Colorado travel guide

Fourteen-thousand-foot peaks, ski towns and sunny mountain summers.

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Capital
Denver
Best time to go
Jun–Sep (skiing: Dec–Mar)
Daily budget
$$$ about $200–300 a day
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COS Colorado Springs

MountainsNational parksWinter & skiing

Top places to visit in Colorado

  1. Rocky Mountain National Park

    Trail Ridge Road climbs above 12,000 feet.

  2. Denver

    Lively city an hour from the mountains.

  3. Aspen & Vail

    Famous ski resorts and summer wildflower hikes.

  4. Garden of the Gods

    Free park of red rock fins in Colorado Springs.

  5. Mesa Verde National Park

    Ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans.

  6. Great Sand Dunes National Park

    The tallest dunes in North America.

What to eat in Colorado

  • Green chile
  • Palisade peaches
  • Denver omelet
  • Bison burger

When is the best time to visit Colorado?

Jun–Sep is usually the best time to visit Colorado (skiing: Dec–Mar). Pricey: about $200–300 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.