Colorado Day Trips
There are plenty of options for Colorado day trips while you are visiting Denver. You could drive into the Rocky Mountains or visit quaint little towns like Estes Park and Cripple Creek. Outdoor sports like fishing, hiking, and skiing draw thousands of visitors to the Colorado mountains each year.
There are also great places to go for Colorado day trips that aren’t actually in the mountains, such as Colorado Springs. You could spend a week in the Colorado Springs area and still not see all of the attractions.Our favorite day trip is Estes Park. We visit at least a couple times a year and always look forward to the next trip.
Day Trip Cities:Boulder
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Flatirons, Boulder Colorado is a fun town with an eclectic style. Canon City
You shouldn't leave Colorado without at last one ride on a historic train. The Royal Gorge Train departs from Canon City and travels the entire twelve miles of the Royal Gorge. Colorado Springs
A day trip here could include a visit to many popular attractions including Seven Falls, Garden of the Gods, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Cripple Creek
If you like history, beautiful mountain scenery and want to toss a little gambling into the mix, Cripple Creek Colorado should be on your list of places to visit. Estes Park
Known as the "Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park." It's a cute tourist town scattered with quirky antique shops and old fashioned candy stores. In the winter, elk and deer roam the streets. Fort Collins
Home of Colorado State University, a first class park system, and numerous microbreweries. Georgetown
Here you can ride a train, browse shops, or go for a hike. Glenwood Springs
Spend your day exploring and then relax in some of the world's largest natural hot springs. Leadville
A great place to see Colorado historical sites and beautiful mountain scenery. If you go to Leadville in the fall, you will have a beautiful drive up through the golden yellow Aspen trees. Loveland
A scenic town nestled in the Rocky Mountain Foothills. Manitou Springs
Take a ride up to Pikes Peak on the Pikes Peak Cograil and take a trip back in time at the Manitou Cliff Dwellings.
--Or maybe you would enjoy hiking to a waterfall.
Rocky Mountain National Park: Alberta Falls Bear Lake Hidden ValleyMilner Pass Moraine Park Old Fall River Road Sprague Lake Trail Ridge Road
Other Day Trip Spots: Clear Lake Mount Evans Pawnee Buttes
Visit a part of Colorado that few see - the ruggedly beautiful Pawnee Buttes in the Pawnee National Grasslands. Pikes Peak
"America's Mountain," the most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited in the world. Tiny Town
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