Looking for Great Things to Do in Colorado?With all the fun things to do in Colorado, your assured of having a great family vacation. Visit the most popular attractions, shop till you drop or try your hand at striking it rich in Colorado's casinos. Outdoor RecreationBallooning Take a drift on a Hot Air Balloon or join thousands of others at a Ballooning Event like the Colorado Springs Balloon Classic, Snowmass Balloon Rally, Balloon-a-Vista, or the Rocky Mountain Balloon Festival. Ice & Rock Climbing Get in on the action at the Ouray Ice Park. Attend the Ouray Ice Festival and other Rock Climbing events around the state. Join in on Ice Climbing and Bouldering Courses or Guided Climbs. Bouldering is an extremely popular activity here in Colorado. Many indoor rock climbing gyms are available that offer great opportunities to brush up on your skills. Whitewater Rafting Head to Canon City for world-class rafting on the Arkansas River. This makes for fantastic outdoor recreation for the entire family. Whitewater rafting is a popular family activity that is available in many cities around the state. Checkout our Rafting Companies directory for businesses offering River Trips. Colorado AttractionsNational Parks Colorado Colorado National Parks offer some of the most sought after family adventure. The most notable parks include the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Mesa Verde National Park. Be sure to grab your National Park Pass. Passes are good at National Parks all across the United States and can add up to some substantial savings. Colorado Amusement Parks Colorado Amusement Parks offer some truly unique theme based parks like the Royal Gorge Park and the North Pole. Elitch Gardens in Denver is a cross between Six Flags & Wet N Wild. Here within these pages we have included information on Colorado Zoos and Aquariums that you will definitely want to fit into your vacation plans. Drive In Movie Theaters It's sad to see that Drive In Movie Theaters are mostly a family activity of days past. It's refreshing to see that Colorado still has 8 Drive in Theaters operating to this day. Come enjoy these outdoor venues, it's well worth a family night out on the town. They actually show modern movies too! Shopping in Colorado Shopping for me is like the excitement of a main event at a Boxing match. Jimmy loves sports, Danielle and I love to shop! Here is where we list great places to unleash your INNER SHOPPER. This is not your usual 2 or 3 story indoor malls. Were talking Outdoor Pedestrian malls, Main Street malls, Historic Districts, Mom & Pop shops, Outlets, Boutiques and more. Colorado Wineries Colorado has quickly become known for it's Wines. These Colorado Wineries and Vineyards have won numerous awards as they continue to pour their hearts into the Art of Winemaking. Most of these vineyards are family owned and operated. Pay a visit to the heart of Colorado's Wine Country "The Grand Valley", which runs from Palisade to Fruita. Enjoy the wines at an upcoming festival or bring your bikes and join a cycle tour which includes stops for wine tasting.  Colorado CasinosCome enjoy the fast paced excitement of sitting at the slots. Try your luck in one of Five Colorado towns that offer gambling. Cripple Creek Colorado is one of my favorite little towns where Casino's line the main drag through town. Other Colorado Casinos can be found in Blackhawk, Central City, Towac and Ignacio. Scenic Trains Park the car and let someone else do the driving. Hop aboard any of these Colorado scenic train rides for a trip through the most beautiful back-country of Colorado. Most of these Colorado Trains offer some sort of combination package, be it Dinner, Excursion or Specialty Train. Two of our favorite trains are the Durango Silverton Railroad and the Royal Gorge Railroad. Colorado Breweries Join in on a Free tour at these Colorado Breweries. Sample great beers at the Miller Coors Brewery in Golden, Anheuser-Bush Brewery in Fort Collins. If your looking to enjoy a beer over a delicious meal or light fare, stop in at these Colorado Microbreweries and Beer Taverns. Arts & Culture Most everyone is familiar with Colorado for it's extensive outdoor recreation and family friendly attractions. What you may not know is that Colorado has a vast cultural history. Culture & Cultural Art events are held across the state throughout the year. Colorado is also a premiere destination for performing arts. Catch a traveling Broadway show, local theatrical performances and more at the 2nd largest performing arts complex in the world. Grab dinner & tickets to a show at the Denver Performing Arts Center for your upcoming vacation. See more small town Colorado Theatre venues. Colorado Hot Springs Relaxation: If you can dream it, you can find it here in Colorado. Practically every region in Colorado is blessed with natural hot springs. Cities have turned these springs into desirable destinations by developing accommodations and services that accentuate these natural wonders. If your looking to take a break and unwind this vacation consider booking a visit to these Colorado Hot Springs. Colorado Race Tracks Are you into Quarter Horse Racing, NHRA Dragsters or Nascar? If so, these are the pages for you! There's huge amounts of fun to be had at these Colorado Race Tracks. Visit Bandimere Speedway for Dragracing, Arapahoe Park Racetrack for Horseracing and Colorado National Speedway for Nascar. For even more excitement there's Paved and Dirt Ovals,Multisport Complexes, Street Circuits and Kart Tracks across the state. Colorado EventsColorado Events by Month Some of the most notable events around the state include New Year's celebrations, July 4th Fireworks, Oktoberfest, Wine, Art and Film Festivals. Some of the more unique and unusual events include the Frozen Dead Guys Festival, Fruitcake Toss, Cardboard Box Derby and the Emma Crawford Coffin Races To help in your quest for the best Colorado Events going on during your vacation, we've broken them down a bit. We have listed "Free Events by Month" and "Admission Based Events by Month" for each of the seven (7) regions. Quick Links to More Fun Things to do in Colorado Colorado Sports Teams Colorado Concert Tickets Colorado Food Festivals Things to do in Colorado to the Colorado Vacation Home Page Colorado Things to Do Create Your Own Fun Things to Do In Colorado Guided Fun Things to do in Colorado
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