Colorado's beauty inspires bursts of energy to get out and enjoy every moment of beautiful daylight — whether on a Rocky Mountain trail, the banks of a shimmering lake or a scenic drive. Get started planning your Colorado summer trip with articles on things to do, deals and discounts and our festivals and events calendar.
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AMAZING COLORADO TRIPS
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Colorado Scenic Byway: Santa Fe Trail
The Santa Fe Trail between Missouri and Santa Fe, in what was the Mexico, ran through the...
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Hidden Colorado Gem: Rocky Mountai...
The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, 15,000 acres of land...
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Summer Farmers' Markets: More...
In Colorado, farmers’ markets are more than just open-air organic grocery...
Featured Destination
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Leadville
Not everyone came to Colorado seeking gold. Other minerals played an important part in the state's history, as you'll discover in Leadville. And at 10,152 feet, it’s the United State's highest incorporated city. Leadville was home to H.A.W. Tabor, who became almost as famous for leaving his wife and marrying a younger woman as for discovering one of the richest silver strikes in the state. His second wife, Baby Doe Tabor, became the stuff of legends —...
Featured Events
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Norman Rockwell Exhibit
May 14 - Sep 28 in CraigThe Museum of Northwest Colorado will host a free exhibit of Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post covers along with his original painting "Spirit... -
Country Jam USA Music Festival
Jun 21 - Jun 24 in Grand JunctionEnjoy four days of live performances by some of Country music's biggest stars! Numerous food and craft vendors, on-site camping, and more! -
Music in the Mountains
Jul 9 - Jul 29 in DurangoSouthwest Colorado's premier three-week classical musical festival featuring orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances of classical and world music. This...
Things To Do
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Colorado Ski School: Learn to Ski & Snowboard in Colorado
Ski areas across Colorado offer acclaimed ski-school learning programs that are the perfect springboard to a life-long love affair with the slopes. Whether you’ve tried skiing or snowboarding a few...
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Uncovering Treasures: 1 Day in Cripple Creek
Just west of Colorado Springs, in the presence of mighty Pikes Peak, spend a day exploring the Cripple Creek area. You’ll get to peek back into history (and even prehistory), where Gold Rush...
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Get Outside: 10 Magical Moments on Colorado's Public Lands
There are so many opportunities to get outside and explore Colorado's national forests, national parks, state parks and other public lands. As Woody Guthrie said, this land really is your land:...
