Fall

There are many ways to play in Fruita beyond biking! Hike McMinnis Canyon and Rattlesnake Arches, go horseback riding, rafting and stand-up paddleboarding. When you're done, sit back and relax at a local winery or brewery while devouring delicious cuisine. 

Campout with your whole family at 18 Road where you can easily bike on the area's famous trails and enjoy campfire delights. The mesas rise up in the background as you traverse the trails, hunt for dinosaur fossils and spend quality time with one another.

If watching snow and leaves fall together upon the San Juan Mountains sounds like magic to you, it’s time to head off the beaten path with Colorado locals.

With four seasons of activities, Mesa Verde Country is a year-round destination. Since Cortez, Dolores and other towns in the Four Corners area enjoy warmer temperatures in the fall than the rest of the state, it's a great time to take in the region's sights. The quieter winter season is another excellent time to visit, when trails and attractions are still open for business but experience fewer visitors.

Don't miss the beauty of the autumn in the North Fork Valley. While the leaves change around you, sip some wine from the region, meditate and just enjoy yourself.

A three-day itinerary offering the best assets and adventures in the Moffat County towns of Craig, Maybell and Dinosaur.

Hop on two wheels and explore downtown Colorado Springs' sights, bites and trails.

Experience epic downhill thrills with some of south-central Colorado's most spectacular scenery as a backdrop on Cañon City’s stellar mountain-biking trails.

Explore Lincoln County and get a sense of the area's rich heritage, unique museums and wide-open spaces around towns like Limon, Hugo, Burlington and Genoa.

Colorado's second-largest city has a high-energy downtown packed with locally owned shops, restaurants, public art and fun places to explore. Spend a few days hunting for its treasures!