Ballooning

See Colorado from an entirely different perspective: a hot-air balloon. Nearly every major city and resort town in Colorado offers a bird's-eye view of local scenery from the basket of a high-flying balloon.

 

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Balloons near Colorado Springs
Soaring over Boulder
Balloons over Pagosa Springs
Balloons near Ouray
Ouray
Rocky Ford

When you find yourself in a balloon’s thatched basket, you get to look down on the lofty peaks of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Or, you can see the vast expanse of the prairie grasslands as they disappear into the curving, nearly infinite horizon. The chasms, gorges, valleys and sheer cliff faces composed of porous rock in the Western Slope become even more intriguing and inspiring when viewed from a fresh angle up above. 

If flying high on thermals doesn’t excite you, consider attending one of Colorado’s many ballooning festivals held throughout the year.

 

Featured Destinations

Visit Boulder

A laid-back lifestyle, breathtaking views of the Flatirons and Rocky Mountains and celebrated culinary offerings are just a few reasons that make Boulder one of Colorado’s most beloved cities.

Visit Denver

Denver — The Mile High City — is where urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure. Denver is an outdoor city known for its art, culture, food, music and sports in the Rocky Mountain region.