Colorado’s natural autumn beauty begs to be explored: hillsides lined with aspens shimmering in gold and red hues, mountain peaks laced with hiking and biking trails, crystalline lakes reflecting the setting sun. There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you discover something uniquely Colorado for the first time. Except perhaps rediscovering it.
To get started creating those discoveries, read our latest Vacation Ideas articles, with timely suggestions for exploring Colorado, including upcoming music festivals and postcard-perfect places to visit. Now is the perfect time to take a drive on one of 25 scenic and historic byways, many of which lead travelers along paths bordered by our famous fall foliage.
Just-right temperatures draw outdoor enthusiasts to our national parks, forest and grasslands and 42 state parks for hiking, mountain biking and fishing. It’s also harvest season in our fruit and wine country, as well as the time for many popular beer festivals and the release of seasonal batches at our nearly 100 craft breweries.
The Centennial State is also rich with cultural heritage found in ancient cliff dwellings, frontier forts and historic railroads. Travelers seeking cosmopolitan Colorado look to our vibrant cities, towns and resorts for superb shopping, exceptional cuisine, cutting-edge art, plus top-notch music, dance and theater.
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