Re: Ever been to Colorado?

ScroHall of Famer

We are in the process of planning our honeymoon. Both of us want to go to Colorado, but really don't know the best city to visit. We want to get more of the outdoor aspect of the state (hiking, white water rafting, caves, waterfalls, etc), and would like to stay in a chalet or cabin on the outskirts of town. Neither of us care too much about skiing. Any suggestions?

4/26/102:21 PM

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seeweedOld Faithful

I was there , but it was a long time ago - 1960. My Brother-in-law goes 2 or 3 times a year. He likes it around Colorado Springs and hikes up Pikes Peak.
You may check out this site: http://www.colorado.com/

I would personally love to go see the cliff ruins.

4/26/102:35 PM

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lovetotravelMember

My family and I lived there from 1988 until 1994 so I have traveled a lot throughout the state. Steamboat Springs is a wonderful place during the summer or winter months as well as Brekenridge and Crested Butte. It is beautiful state to visit, no matter where you ultimately choose. There is a lot of what you want to do at any of those locations I listed above. Have a great time and good luck!!!!

4/26/102:50 PM

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themaxHall of Famer

Go to Estes Park and stay in a B&B there are many in the area. There is a lot to see and the mountians are beautiful.

4/26/103:35 PM

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williePost Master

depending on the area you wish to visit, look at:
mesa verde (national park and home of the "cliff dwellers") awesome place! ....
Estes Park is beautiful and The Stanley Hotel was the inspiration for Steven King's "The Shining." ......
now, if you wanna tour all the beer breweries, stay around ft. collins (home of colorado state university) budweiser is in ft collins, golden is about 45 min away and the home of coors... there are LOTS of micro-breweries around boulder and denver.
in denver, see the MINT! (and the bagel factory)
you might wanna check out Leadville and the train ride too!

4/26/107:56 PM

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ScroHall of Famer

quote:
Originally posted by willie:
depending on the area you wish to visit, look at:
mesa verde (national park and home of the "cliff dwellers") awesome place! ....
Estes Park is beautiful and The Stanley Hotel was the inspiration for Steven King's "The Shining." ......
now, if you wanna tour all the beer breweries, stay around ft. collins (home of colorado state university) budweiser is in ft collins, golden is about 45 min away and the home of coors... there are LOTS of micro-breweries around boulder and denver.
in denver, see the MINT! (and the bagel factory)
you might wanna check out Leadville and the train ride too!

Yes, the breweries are on the list...Boulder Beer and Great Divide in particular. Not a big fan of Tommyknocker.

4/26/108:08 PM

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williePost Master

almost all the micro-breweries have a bar and a "sampler". it is a 2oz. glass of every beer they make! you'll be hammered after two stops! ha!

if you get close, check out the hotel. it's pretty cool thinking about "here's johnny!"

4/26/108:10 PM

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Chuck NorrisHall of Famer

Check out Glenwood Springs. You can raft on the Colorado River and hike up to Hanging Lake (make sure you are in shape). They have the Hot Springs pool and Aspen is not too far up highway 82. Sunlight ski area is close (I think you can ride the chair up in the summer for the view).

Telluride and/or Durango in the SW corner is a nice option too.

4/26/109:29 PM

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justjanedoe35674Small Talker

The Denver Zoo and the U. S. mint are really nice places to visit if you are going to be in Denver. The mountains are gorgeous, and there are many great restaurants in and around Vail and Aspen.

4/27/1010:18 AM

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