Scenic & Historic Byways
One way to learn about Colorado’s past is by hitting the open road. Our 25 scenic and historic byways weave in and out of cities and town, making their stories come to life. Along their varied course, these highways and back roads unveil a myriad of tales of Ute Indians,
silver seekers, opportunistic settlers, ambitious entrepreneurs and crafty engineers. They also reveal the story of the Rocky Mountains and their remarkable creation, and how today, much of this landscape is still untouched. More than just suggested road trips, these byways are a catalyst for the preservation of Colorado’s culture, history and natural wonder. Uniting communities under a common project, the byways continue to bring people together and connect them with the land. Find out more about Colorado's byways with the The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission.
Ten of Colorado’s 25 Scenic & Historic Byways have received national designation as America’s Byways, recognizing their outstanding scenic and historic attributes. In fact, only one other state has as many nationally designated byways as Colorado. Here are just 25 of the can’t-miss experiences waiting for you on a Colorado byway.
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Tours the communities of Cripple Creek, Victor, Canon City, Florence and Florissant. Enjoy the rustic roads, visit museums, see historic gold camps, fossils and much...
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Retrace the steps of historic and prehistoric Santa Fe Trail travelers.
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Take a journey on one of our 7 Scenic Byways — Native American culture, trains, ghost towns, historic sites. Year-round adventures. Pristine skiing and fishing Gold...
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Views of the Continental Divide and its timbered approaches.
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The byway climbs through Plateau Creek to cool evergreen forests.
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Slices through the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Crosses the arid terrain once home to the Ancestral Puebloans.
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Alpine forests, mining towns, cattle ranges and Indian ruins.
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One of the best places to catch a glimpse of bighorn sheep.
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Mount Sopris and Black Canyon of the Gunnison anchor the ends.
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