Denver
Denver is known as the “Mile High City” because its official elevation is exactly one mile – or 5,280 feet (1,609 meters) above sea level. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, it’s no surprise that Denver’s biggest draw is the great outdoors. It has more than 200 parks, historic rock formations, three major sports stadiums, championship golf courses and fabulous ski resorts. Denver is also home to the nation’s second largest Performing Arts Center (New York City’s Lincoln Center is the largest). In addition to it’s world-class cultural attractions, Denver also has amusement and water parks, fine museums, specialty shops, fun restaurants, and a state-of-the-art aquarium.
Boulder
Words just don’t begin to describe Boulder’s spectacular natural beauty. It is one of the most scenic destinations in Colorado. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is located approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Denver. Boulder sits at 5,400 feet above sea level. Some of its hiking and mountain trails climb 7,000-10,000 feet. As you can imagine, the views are incredible. Fun Boulder attractions include: Boulder Canyon, Boulder Falls, The Flatirons, Flagstaff Mountains, Chautaugua Park, Boulder History Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Pearl Street Mall, and Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat.
Fun Summer Activities
Enjoy an abundance of fun outdoor recreational activities during the Summer months – hiking, golfing, mountain-biking, kayaking, river-rafting, camping, tennis, swimming, and rock-climbing.
Fun Winter Activities
Whether you’re an avid skier… or not, there are so many fun things to do in Colorado during the Winter months. Enjoy ice-skating, snow-boarding, sleigh rides, snow-mobiling, Alpine skiing, dog-sledding, and cross-country skiing. And for the truly adventurous, ice-climbing and heli-skiing.
Colorado Ski Resorts
Home to magnificent mountains and world-class Ski Resorts, it’s no wonder that Colorado is one of the world’s top skiing destinations. Ski season typically runs from mid-November to mid-April. Here’s a list of fun Colorado Ski Resorts: