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101 Fun Colorado Things to Do While on Vacation


After many vacations to Colorado we came up with a list of our favorite "101 Fun Colorado Things to Do While on Vacation". With so things to do in Colorado it's hard to know where to begin.



Try one or try 'em all, whatever you do plan to have fun and explore the possibilities.


  1. Denver - Visit the U.S. Mint for Free. For more information call (303) 405-4759

  2. Lone Tree - Freefall at the Indoor Skyventure Vertical Wind Tunnel. For more information call (303) 768-9000

  3. Glenwood Springs - Relax at Yampah Spa Vapor Caves. Retreat and revive at Colorado's natural underground wonder. For more information and reservations call (970) 945-0667

  4. Denver - Tour the Colorado State Capitol. For more information call the tour desk at (303) 866-2604

  5. Colorado Springs - Shop the oldest Art Pottery in Colorado - Van Briggle. For more information call (719)633-7729


  6. Colorado Springs - Visit the United States Air Force Academy north of Downtown. For more information call (719) 333-2025

  7. Palisade - Visit Garfield Estates Vineyard and Winery. For more information call (970)464-0941.

  8. Gunnison - Gaze through a telescope at the Gunnison Valley Observatory. For more information call (970)642-1111

  9. Glenwood Springs - Play Laser Tag or explore tight spaces at Glenwood Caverns. For more information call (800)530-1635

  10. Cripple Creek - Take the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour located in Cripple Creek. For more information call (719)689-2466

  11. Canon City - Gourment Lunch or Dinner Aboard a Train - Royal Gorge Railroad

  12. Manitou Springs - Shop Colorado's largest Trading Post in Manitou Springs at the Garden of the Gods.

  13. Golden - Tour one of the World's Largest Breweries - Coors Brewing Company.

  14. Telluride - Attend the Bluegrass Festival in September.

  15. Steamboat Springs - Snowcat Ski. Contact Steamboat Powdercats at (800)288-0543

  16. Manitou Springs - Drink from several Natural Springs.

  17. Westminster - Visit the Butterfly Pavillon. For more information call (303) 469-5441

  18. Denver - Downtown Aquarium. For more information call (303) 561-4450.

  19. Fort Collins - Tour Anheuser-Busch. Call (970) 490-4691 for more information.

  20. Boulder - Fiske Planetarium and Science Center. Call (303) 492-5002 for information.

  21. Boulder - Take a Tea Tour at Celestial Seasonings.

  22. Manitou Springs - Play at the Penny Arcade.

  23. Colorado Springs - Visit the Money Museum.

  24. Canon City - visit the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Walk across the world's highest suspension bridge. Ride the Aerial Tram for a one of a kind glimpse of the Gorge. Tons of family friendly activities for less than $25 per person. For more information call (888) 333-5597.

  25. Mesa Verde - Visit the Cliff Dwellings. Open year round. For more information call (970) 529-4465.

  26. Ouray - Ice Climb in Ouray Ice Park. For more information call (970) 325-4288.

  27. Canon City - Raft the Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge. For more information contact Whitewater Adventure Outfitters (800) 530-8212.

  28. Keystone - Test your skill at one of Colorado's best terrain parks. For more information call (800)354-4FUN

  29. Durango - Ride the Durango Silverton Railroad during Winter. Try a combination snowmobile/train excursion. For more information call (888) 872-4607

  30. Cascade - Drive Pikes Peak Highway. This 19 miles toll road offers many scenic stops along your way to the summit. The drive is a tad scary at times with only 2 lanes and limited to no guard rails. Toll Road Fee in 2009 per adult $10.

  31. Frisco/Dillon - Snowkiting at Dillon Reservoir. For more information call Kite Force at (970) 485-3300

  32. Frisco - Go Sailing on Lake Dillon. Call Windrider of the Rockies at (970) 468-5006 for more information.

  33. Gunnison/Montrose - Ice Fishing Blue Mesa Reservoir. Fish in Colorado's largest body of water. Contact Blue Mesa Guide Service at (970)249-3410 for more information.

  34. Steamboat Springs - Dig holes with Construction Equipment at the Playground. For more information call (800)dig-this.

  35. Colorado Springs - Spend time on Pikes Peak Summit at 14,100ft. Whether you drive, take the Cog Railway or hike reaching the summit is an exhilarating destination with gorgeous views.

  36. Alamosa - Climb the Sand Dunes at the Great Sand Dunes National Park just outside Alamosa. Cost $3.00 per person over 15 years old for 2009.

  37. Divide - Have a close encounter at the Wolf and Wildlife Center Sanctuary. Reservation is required for tours. For more information call (719)687-9742

  38. Silverton - Pan for Silver and Gold at the Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour in Silverton. For more information call (800) 872-3009

  39. Towaoc - Tour the Ute Mountain Tribal Park. Get a closeup view of petroglyphs, pictographs and dwellings. For more information call (800) 847-5485

  40. Lake George - Explore the 11 Mile Canyon Federal Park. Admission is $5 per vehicle giving you access to fly fishing, rock climbing, camping for around $12, hiking and other recreation.

  41. Silverton - Book a guided Llama Trip. For more information contact Redwood Llamas at (970)560-2926

  42. Grand Lake/Estes Park - Picnic at Tuxedo Park in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Entrance Fee $20 per vehicle. For more information call (970) 586-1206

  43. Grand Lake - Snowmobiling. For more information call Grand Adventures at (800) 726-9247.

  44. Salida - Four Wheeling. For more information call High Country Jeep Tours at (866)45-TOURS

  45. Vail - Dog Sledding. For more information call Mountain Musher at (970)653-7877

  46. Mancos/Dolores - Watch a Dog Sledding Race at the San Juan Stage Race. Stage locations in Durango, Silverton, Mancos and Dolores. For more information call (970) 259-0694

  47. Graymont - Visit the Continental Divide at Loveland Pass.

  48. Stand in the four states of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona at the Four Corners Monument on the Navajo Indian Reservation outside of Towaoc.

  49. Leadville - Snowshoeing. Contact Leaville Ski Country at (800)500-LEAD for more information.

  50. Aspen - View the changing of the leaves via Independence Pass.

  51. Crawford/Montrose - Rock climb the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. North Rim is South of Crawford and the South Rim is East of Montrose. For more information call (970)641-2337

  52. Pueblo - Take an Excursion Boat along the Arkansas River Walk.

  53. Boulder - Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride. Contact Fair Winds at (303)939-9323 for more information.

  54. Silverton/Ouray - Drive the Million Dollar Highway. US Hwy 550.

  55. Fruita - Drive the Rimrock Scenic Drive at the Colorado National Monument. For more information call (970)858-3617

  56. Pueblo - Attend the Annual Chile and Frijole Festival held in September. For more information call (800)233-3446

  57. Telluride - Photograph Bridal Veil Falls.

  58. Aspen - Visit Maroon Bells Scenic Wilderness.

  59. Silverton - Ice Skating at Kendall Mountain. For more information call (970) 387-5228

  60. Lake George - Fly Fish at Eleven Mile Reservoir. Contact Colorado Trout Hunters at (303)325-5515

  61. Pagosa Springs - Play in the most snow in Colorado at Wolf Creek Ski Area just outside Pagosa Springs. For more information call (970)264-5639

  62. Fraser - Fraser Tubing Hill near Winter Park. For more information call 970-726-5954.

  63. Aspen - Attend the ESPN Winter x Games in January at Buttermilk Mountain.

  64. Colorado Springs - Attend the September Colorado Balloon Classic Festival. For more information call (719)471-4833

  65. Pueblo - Attend the Colorado State Fair. The end of August through the 1st week of September.

  66. Attend Denver's Oktoberfest in September.

  67. Silverton - Ski Silverton Mountain for Advanced Ski Terrain. For more information call (970)387-5706

  68. Salida - Go Ziplining. Contact Lost Canyon Zipline Adventure Tours at (877)947-5463

  69. Boulder - Paraglide. Contact Peak to Peak Paragliding at (303)862-4990 for more information.

  70. Vail - Take a Summer or Winter Gondola Ride.

  71. Silverton - Old West Shoot Out in the Streets. Show nightly sponsored by the Silverton Gunfighters Association.

  72. Denver - Enjoy the largest Colorado Cinco De Mayo celebration

  73. Denver - Tour the Red Rocks Park and Outdoor Ampitheater. For more information call (720) 865-2494

  74. Pikes Peak - Hike Crystal Reservoir near Mile Marker 6.

  75. Keystone - Golf on of the top courses in the Country

  76. Canon City - Take a Helitour. Contact Royal Gorge Helitours at (719) 276-9038 for more information.

  77. Telluride - Heliski. Contact Telluride Helitrax at (970) 728-8377 for more information.

  78. Keystone - Ski at night. For more information call (888) 222-9285

  79. Aspen - Snowboard at Aspen Highlands. Call (800) 525-6200 for more information.

  80. Lake George - Book a Dude Ranch Vacation at Tarryall River Ranch in Lake George. Campfire meals, horseback riding, serenades, remote camping and more. Call (800) 408-8407 for more information

  81. Estes Park - Fourth of July Celebration.

  82. Aspen - Celebrate New Years Eve.

  83. Breckenridge Ski Resort - Go through a giant human maze in the Fun Park at the base of Peak 8.

  84. Yampa - Go Kayaking. Contact Colorado River Guides at (800) wet-raft.

  85. St Elmo - Visit a Ghost Town.

  86. Steamboat Springs - Cattle Drive in the Streets for July Fourth.

  87. Lafayette - Oatmeal Festival.

  88. Denver - Colorado Wild Animal Sanctuary. For more information call (303)536-0118.

  89. Florissant - Visit the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. For more information call (719) 748-3253.

  90. Boulder - Go Sailplane Flying. Contact Mile High Gliding at (303)527-1122 for more information.

  91. Boulder - Colorado Music Festival. Call (303) 449-1397 for tickets

  92. Durango - Attend the Music in the Mountains Festival.

  93. Old Colorado City - Visit for Historic Shopping and Dining - several events are held throughout the year.

  94. Estes Park - Attend the Wool Market (Fiber Festival). Watch sheep-herding and sheep sheering demonstrations and more for one full weekend in June.

  95. South Fork - Watch a logging competition at the Logger Days Festival the 3rd weekend in July. Call (800) 571-0881 for more information.

  96. Sleigh Rides

  97. Breckenridge - Ride Horseback at the Breckenridge Riding Stables. Call (970) 453-4438 for more information.

  98. Durango - Eat a great meal at Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers. Call (970) 247-5753 for reservations.

  99. Elk Hunting

  100. Cripple Creek - Drive Shelf Road or Phantom Canyon Road on the Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway.

  101. Loveland - Learn to ski. After all, Colorado is a popular ski destination.



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102. Blackhawk - Hit the Slots in Colorado's largest Casino town.




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