Your Guide to the Centennial State
From the Front Range to the high country
Colorado offers incredible diversity—from the urban energy of Denver to remote mountain villages, hot springs towns to historic mining communities. Each destination has its own character, seasons, and reasons to visit.
Where most Coloradans live
The Mile High City. Colorado's capital with world-class dining, craft beer, professional sports, and easy mountain access.
College town with incredible outdoor access. Flatirons hiking, Pearl Street Mall, and a thriving food scene.
Craft beer capital of Colorado. Historic Old Town, Colorado State University, and access to Cache la Poudre Canyon.
Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and Olympic training center. Military town with stunning red rock formations.
Coors Brewery, Colorado School of Mines, and gateway to the foothills. Small-town charm minutes from Denver.
The Sweetheart City. Sculpture gardens, Devil's Backbone hiking, and gateway to Estes Park through Big Thompson Canyon.
Chile capital of Colorado. Historic Riverwalk, Lake Pueblo State Park, and steel town heritage. Warmer and more affordable than Denver.
Home of the Greeley Stampede, one of the world's largest rodeos. UNC campus, agricultural roots, and Pawnee Grassland access.
Boulder County's rising star. Left Hand Brewing, revitalized downtown, and Button Rock Preserve hiking.
Suburbs and neighboring cities
Colorado's most diverse city. Stanley Marketplace, Cherry Creek State Park, and growing food scene from around the world.
Home to Casa Bonita and Bear Creek Lake Park. Belmar shopping district and easy mountain access via 6th Avenue.
Historic Olde Town with craft breweries and local dining. G Line light rail connects to Denver. Apex Park hiking nearby.
Butterfly Pavilion, Standley Lake, and The Orchard shopping. North metro community with mountain views.
Carpenter Park recreation complex and extensive trail system. Growing north metro city with N Line light rail.
South metro community with Streets at SouthGlenn and Centennial Center Park. Light rail access to downtown Denver.
Flatiron Crossing shopping and 1stBank Center entertainment. Positioned between Denver and Boulder with mountain views.
Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Colorado Rapids) and Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge with bison and wildlife.
E.B. Rains Jr. Park and community recreation. North metro city with N Line light rail access.
Douglas County and south suburbs
Historic downtown along the South Platte. Hudson Gardens, Chatfield Reservoir, and light rail to Denver.
Outlets at Castle Rock and iconic rock formation downtown. Philip S. Miller Park with challenge hill and trails.
Small-town Main Street feel with local shops and restaurants. PACE Center arts venue and Cherry Creek Trail access.
World-class skiing and alpine villages
Colorado's largest ski resort. European-style village, legendary Back Bowls, and world-class dining.
Four mountains, celebrity culture, and Victorian charm. Maroon Bells, fine dining, and summer festivals.
Historic Main Street, five peaks of terrain, and highest chairlift in North America. Affordable compared to Vail and Aspen.
Box canyon setting, free gondola, and film festival fame. Remote location keeps crowds lower than other resorts.
Champagne Powder, hot springs downtown, and authentic Western character. Family-friendly with Olympic heritage.
Denver's closest major resort. Mary Jane's legendary bumps, Winter Park Express train, and budget-friendly options.
Night skiing, family programs, and three mountains of terrain. Close to Breckenridge on the Epic Pass.
Wildflower capital of Colorado. Extreme terrain, colorful Victorian downtown, and remote mountain beauty.
Vail's upscale neighbor. Manicured runs, ski-in/ski-out luxury, and famous chocolate chip cookies.
Aspen's family-friendly mountain. More terrain than Aspen Mountain, modern base village, and varied skiing.
Adventure, history, and natural wonders
Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Elk roaming downtown, Trail Ridge Road, and mountain town charm.
Historic narrow gauge railroad to Silverton. Gateway to Mesa Verde, college town energy, and Four Corners access.
World's largest hot springs pool. I-70 corridor stop, adventure park, and Hanging Lake trailhead.
Switzerland of America. Box canyon hot springs, ice climbing, and Million Dollar Highway views.
Authentic mining town at 9,318 feet. Durango train terminus, jeep trails, and preserved Victorian character.
Pikes Peak gateway, mineral springs, and Incline challenge. Quirky downtown, Garden of the Gods access.
Colorado's casino capital. Gaming resorts, historic mining town, and scenic drive through Clear Creek Canyon from Denver.
Historic opera house and Victorian casinos. More preserved character than Black Hawk, with gold rush heritage.
Mollie Kathleen Mine tours and mountain casinos. Wild donkeys roam this former gold rush boomtown near Colorado Springs.
Gateway to Great Sand Dunes National Park. North America's tallest dunes in the San Luis Valley high desert.
World's deepest hot springs and Wolf Creek's legendary snowfall. Remote relaxation in southwest Colorado.
Mountain towns along the highway west
Indian Hot Springs and Mount Evans access. First mountain town on I-70 with Beau Jo's pizza and mining history.
Georgetown Loop Railroad and Victorian silver mining town. Guanella Pass access to Mount Bierstadt.
Lake Dillon hub with access to multiple ski resorts. Central Summit County base at lower prices than Breckenridge.
Rivers, peaks, and mountain character
America's highest city at 10,152 feet. Silver mining history, Mount Elbert access, and Leadville 100 ultramarathon.
Arkansas River rafting capital with hot springs. Collegiate Peaks access and adventure-focused mountain town.
Creative arts district and downtown whitewater park. Monarch skiing and genuine mountain-town character.