The 26 scenic byways of Colorado connect the dots between historic sites and acres of majestic scenery that span red-rock canyons, the peaks of the Rocky Mountains and sun-kissed prairies.
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Peak to Peak
Denver & Cities of the Rockies
On one end, Central City and Black Hawk are a pair of former mining towns situated in the middle of what was once called “the richest square mile on earth,” thanks to the gold that was first …
Gold Belt Tour
Pikes Peak Wonders
With what a handful of them found in Cripple Creek , Victor and the surrounding hills, these two towns ended up being Colorado’s biggest gold payload. Start your tour of the Gold Belt in Florissant …
Grand Mesa
Mountains & Mesas
Your first stop on the byway is Cedaredge , where the Grand Mesa ’s southern slopes meet the Uncompahgre and Gunnison River valleys. In addition to glimpses of orchards and stately groves of white ash …
Lariat Loop
Denver & Cities of the Rockies
Taking its name from the old Lariat Trail, this route rises 2,000 feet from the historic downtown of Golden to the top of Lookout Mountain . Famous for its connection to Coors Brewery , the town of …
Frontier Pathways
Pikes Peak Wonders
Begin in Pueblo , where the high plains greet you, while sporadically situated buttes intermingle with vast flatlands around them. Union Avenue Historic District beckons with 83 buildings listed in …