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Colorado destinations

National parks, outdoor regions and road trip bases in Colorado, each with airports, rentals and a day-by-day plan.

Destinations

Aspen

Aspen

A world-class destination where historic charm meets premier alpine skiing and high-altitude luxury.

December – March, June – SeptemberSee the plan
Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Marvel at vertical cliffs and dark, jagged walls carved by the Gunnison River.

May – OctoberSee the plan
Breckenridge

Breckenridge

Ski slopes, alpine trails, and a historic Main Street meet beneath Colorado’s Tenmile Range.

December – March, June – SeptemberSee the plan
Buena Vista

Buena Vista

Paddle the Arkansas River and camp beneath the towering peaks of Colorado’s Sawatch Range.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Colorado National Monument

Colorado National Monument

Discover towering red rock monoliths and deep canyons carved by time along the Rim Rock Drive.

April – May, September – OctoberSee the plan
Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies

Alpine lakes, aspen groves, and snowy summits frame year-round adventures in the Colorado Rockies.

June – September for hiking; December – March for skiingSee the plan
Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs

Red-rock spires and Pikes Peak frame a mountain escape with family-friendly trails.

May – OctoberSee the plan
Crested Butte

Crested Butte

The wildflower capital of Colorado and a premier destination for steep skiing and mountain biking.

June – August, December – MarchSee the plan
Denver

Denver

The Mile High City offers a perfect urban basecamp at the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains.

June – August, September – OctoberSee the plan
Durango

Durango

Ride a historic mountain railroad and explore the San Juan Mountains from this Animas River town.

June – OctoberSee the plan
Estes Park

Estes Park

Alpine lakes, elk-filled valleys, and Rocky Mountain trails await just beyond Estes Park.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs

A historic mountain retreat famous for thermal springs, vapor caves, and river canyon adventures.

June – September, December – MarchSee the plan
Grand Lake

Grand Lake

The historic western gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado's deepest natural lake.

June – September, December – MarchSee the plan
Great Sand Dunes National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park

North America's tallest dunes set against the rugged backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

May – June, September – OctoberSee the plan
Leadville

Leadville

Explore North America's highest incorporated city, surrounded by glacial lakes and 14,000-foot peaks.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs

A historic mountain town at the base of Pikes Peak famed for its mineral springs and art-filled streets.

May – SeptemberSee the plan
Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park

Explore ancient cliff dwellings and preserved Ancestral Puebloan heritage high on the Colorado plateau.

May – SeptemberSee the plan
Ouray

Ouray

Towering San Juan peaks frame Ouray’s waterfall trails, hot springs, and historic mountain streets.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs

Soak in the world’s deepest geothermal springs amidst the rugged peaks of the San Juan Mountains.

June – September, December – MarchSee the plan
Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Tundra above 12,000 feet, elk in the meadows and 300 miles of alpine trail.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Salida

Salida

A high-alpine river town surrounded by fourteen-thousand-foot peaks and hot springs.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
San Juan Mountains

San Juan Mountains

Dramatic peaks, historic mining towns, and the most rugged stretch of the Colorado Rockies.

July – SeptemberSee the plan
Silverton

Silverton

A rugged Victorian mining town set deep within the high-altitude peaks of the San Juan Mountains.

July – September, December – MarchSee the plan
Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Springs

A premier winter destination where champagne powder and geothermal springs meet western heritage.

December – March, July – SeptemberSee the plan
Telluride

Telluride

A historic mining town nestled in a dramatic box canyon beneath soaring San Juan peaks.

June – September, December – MarchSee the plan
Vail

Vail

World-class alpine terrain and luxury village life in the heart of the Gore Range.

December – March, July – SeptemberSee the plan