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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Silver Thread
Mountains & Mesas
Mystic San Luis Valley
Start your journey in South Fork, where the road cuts through mountains, and in summer, everything is cast in a bright glow. Your drive wouldn’t be complete without a stop at South Fork Malt Shoppe …
San Juan Skyway
Mountains & Mesas
In 2012, Travel + Leisure named the San Juan Skyway one of "America's Best Spring Drives" for its million-dollar views. Drive it in fall for shimmering autumn hues. You’ll start and end your tour in …
Alpine Loop
Mountains & Mesas
The Alpine Loop travels through a surreal landscape of treeless tundra, wildflower meadows and the San Juan Mountains — passing over mining roads established in the late 1800s near Silverton, Ouray …
Unaweep Tabeguache
Mountains & Mesas
Off the beaten path, Colorado's Unaweep Tabeguache byway weaves its way through some of the wildest lands in America. The Dolores River Canyon is an obvious highlight, with its smooth sandstone walls …
Trail of the Ancients
Mountains & Mesas
Colorado's Trail of the Ancients byway travels between two remote national monuments and Mesa Verde National Park. As you drive, you'll pass through wind- and water-carved sandstone canyons, sagebrush …