Colorado is the ideal summer destination with unparalleled hiking, camping, whitewater and biking, events and festivals, and a rich cultural heritage. Plan your Colorado summer vacation now and find out if you're Colo-Ready!
30 Hot Springs for Serious Soaks
Colorado’s mountains have plenty of activities to get your heart racing, but they’re also perfect for kicking back. Dip into our many natural hot springs, where you can soothe sore muscles after a long day of hiking or skiing. Many also offer water slides and kid-friendly amenities.
Featured Events
Paonia MOUNTAIN HARVEST FESTIVAL
Grape stomps, a chili cookoff, farm and wine tours, a harvest market, concerts, kids activities and much more celebrate the harvest season in the stunning North Fork Valley town of Paonia, which will surely be alive with fall colors during this annual event. Sept. 27–30, 2018
DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING
A celebration of the rich culture and heritage of the American cowboy. Poets, storytellers and musicians from throughout the country grace us with classic and contemporary performances at the 30th anniversary of this quintessential Durango event. Oct. 4–7, 2018
Grab a Sweater & Get Ready for Fall
From leaf-peeping scenic drives to cool dog hikes, harvest and beer festivals and aspen-covered bike rides, fall may be one of our favorite seasons in Colorado. Grab a travel buddy and hit the road to see the changing colors and feel the breezy temps in all their autumn glory.
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Calendar of Events
Contemporary Western
Centennial Village Civil War Weekend
Estes Park Elk Fest
Fall Colors of the San Juans Photography Workshop
Cedaredge Applefest
Downtown Grand Junction Art Festival
Colorado Ballet - Sleeping Beauty
Lone Creek Farms Grand Opening
99 Gorgeous Places in Colorado
We’ve rounded up 99 of the state’s most spectacular vistas (in no particular order) where you can Come to Life in Colorado. Point your camera’s viewfinder at these epic landscapes, and you’re practically guaranteed a postcard-worthy result.
Visit Estes Park
Estes Park is surrounded by protected lands that offer natural habitats to hundreds of animal species, including those in Rocky Mountain National Park. Read more
Colorado Springs Visitor Information
From swift switchbacks to leisurely road trips, these beloved drives showcase breathtaking landscapes and history. Read more
Colorado Outdoor Adventure Blog
The perfect time to get outdoors in Colorado is all the time. Learn more about people enjoying deeply adventurous Colorado activities, from whitewater paddleboarding, competitive trail running, tackling all 583 thirteeners and much more.
