CITIES & TOWNS
From the urban excitement of Denver to quaint towns like Leadville and Durango, Colorado’s cities and towns offer one-of-a-kind experiences. Enjoy a night out in Fort Collins, a romantic dinner in Grand Junction or a day on the slopes of Aspen or Vail. From local artisans to world-renowned collections, major shopping districts to exclusive boutiques, you can find it all in Colorado. Learn about the local history, sample the cuisine or just sit back, relax and take in the natural beauty. Whether you’re looking for a cosmopolitan experience or a more rustic one, you’ll find our many cities and towns the perfect place for your next vacation.
Check out our easy-to-use Interactive Reference Map to explore Colorado. Whether you need to locate the nearest airport, find a ski area, see the best places for wildlife viewing or plan a road trip along a scenic byway, our intuitive map will make it simple to find the answers.
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Many motorists whiz right by the town of Burlington, on the eastern edge of Colorado's plains, eager to get to the mountains. But they might want to know what they're missing.
First, Burlington has one of the State Welcome Centers, to help...
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Situated in the swaying grasses of Comanche National Grasslands, Campo is ideally located for hunters and nature enthusiasts. The short-grass prairie found here is some of the last of its kind in the world. Pronghorn, pheasant, rabbit and birds of...
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It's unlikely you'll visit the Royal Gorge Bridge without a stop in nearby Cañon City. And although the gorge sports the world's highest suspension bridge, dangling more than 1,000 feet above the crashing Arkansas River below, that's not the...
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The picturesque town of Carbondale is located 170 miles west of Denver and 30 miles from Aspen in the heart of Colorado's central Rocky Mountains. Touted as one of “The Top 10 Adventure Towns in the U.S.” by National Geographic...
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Welcome to the scenic mountain community of Cascade, nestled among the Pikes Peak foothills and just minutes from Colorado Springs. Named for nearby waterfalls, Cascade beckons to visitors as the front door to Pikes Peak, the country's most visited...
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Just 20 minutes south of Denver, Castle Rock attracts savvy shoppers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Named for a huge rock outcropping resembling a European fortress, this natural signpost has served as a landmark for Native Americans, early...
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A stop along the picturesque Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, where the Grand Mesa's southern slopes meet the Uncompahgre and Gunnison River valleys, Cedaredge affords pleasant views of orchards and stately groves of white ash. This hospitable town offers...
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Centennial is home to the closest non-commercial airport to downtown Denver and home to a large fleet of corporate jets. Centennial Airport is the third busiest non-commercial carrier airport in the country. If you happened to leave your Lear jet...
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The twin towns of Central City and Blackhawk in Clear Creek Canyon west of Denver are so close, it's hard sometimes to tell where one begins and the other ends. They do have two other things in common, though. They both have revived the history of...
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This area is known for the world famous Rocky Mountain Cantaloupe. Travelers to Cheraw can view the thousands of acres where this succulent fruit is grown.
In addition to its agricultural roots, Cheraw lies along the Mountain Branch of the old...
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