“The mountains are calling and I must go.”
– John Muir
The Rocky Mountains stretch more than 3,000 miles – from British Columbia in Canada, to New Mexico in the U.S. The highest peak is Mount Elbert, in Colorado. Colorado is a fun place to visit year-round, especially if you like the great outdoors. Two of our favorite Colorado destinations are Denver and Boulder.
Fun Denver and Boulder Attractions
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:
- Arapahoe Basin
- Aspen Highlands
- Aspen Mountain
- Beaver Creek
- Breckenridge
- Buttermilk
- Copper Mountain
- Crested Butte
- Durango
- Echo Mountain
- Eldora
- Howelsen Hill
- Keystone
- Loveland
- Monarch
- Powderhorn
- Silverton
- Ski Cooper
- Snowmass
- SolVista Basin
- Steamboat
- Sunlight Mountain
- Telluride
- Vail
- Winter Park
- Wolf Creek
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Hike on the trails of Rocky Mountain National Park on this fun Day Trip. Tours depart from Denver or Boulder. Enjoy an exhilarating Rocky Mountain Zipline Adventure on some of Colorado’s longest ziplines. Find out why Denver is nicknamed the “Napa Valley of Craft Beer” on a fun Denver Craft Beer Tour through the historic Lower Downtown district. Visit two of Colorado’s most majestic places on a Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods.
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Enjoy the great outdoors on a “Best of Boulder” Guided e-Bike Tour. Follow your guide to Denver’s historic downtown area, Boulder Canyon and Chautauqua Park. Have fun hiking the trails on a Discover Rocky Mountain National Park Tour. See views of the Flatirons, Denver skyline and Longs Peak on a Half-Day Boulder Mountain Biking Tour.
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The Best Time To Visit Denver and Boulder
Denver boasts 300 days of sunshine a year. Its mild, dry, sunny climate makes it a popular tourist destination – any time of year. Spring and Fall are relatively mild. Rainfall is minimal – about the same as Los Angeles. Summer is hot with low humidity. This is also peak tourist time. Winters are cooler, with plenty of snow – all the better for skiing and snowboarding. Ski season typically runs from mid-November to mid-April.
In Boulder (like Denver), the sun shines over 300 days a year. Based on its proximity to the mountains, Boulder’s winters are relatively mild, however expect ample amounts of snow.