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Backpacker walking the Colorado Trail across alpine tundra in the San Juan Mountains

Things to do

Things to do in Colorado, by what you came for.

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Skier dropping down a steep snowy pitch between evergreens at Breckenridge

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012 guides

Skiing

Which ski town fits your trip, and how to ski it well.

  1. 1.The Best Ski Towns in Colorado, RankedAn honest ranking of Colorado's best ski towns. Aspen, Telluride, Steamboat, Crested Butte, Vail, and Breckenridge compared on skiing, town, food, and vibe.6 min read
  2. 2.Telluride Ski Guide: Everything You Need to KnowA complete guide to skiing Telluride, Colorado. Terrain, lift passes, where to stay, where to eat, the free gondola, and what makes it worth the trip.6 min read
Bathers in a natural hot spring pool on a rocky Colorado River bank below a cliff

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022 guides

Hot Springs

Where to soak, what it costs, and which ones are worth the winter drive.

  1. 1.The Best Hot Springs in Colorado: RankedColorado's best hot springs ranked. Strawberry, Dunton, Ouray, Iron Mountain, Cottonwood, and Valley View. Prices, tips, and what to expect at each.5 min read
  2. 2.Hot Springs in Colorado Worth the Winter DriveThe best hot springs in Colorado for winter soaking. Which ones are open, road conditions, prices, and what to expect when the air is cold and the water is hot.6 min read
Million Dollar Highway curving through golden aspens between Ouray and Silverton

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032 guides

Road Trips

Routes out of Denver and drives that stay open all winter.

  1. 1.5 Road Trips from Denver That Are Worth the DriveFive road trips from Denver into the Colorado mountains. Routes, drive times, where to stop, where to eat, and where to stay. Tested and opinionated.6 min read
  2. 2.5 Winter Road Trips in ColoradoFive winter road trips in Colorado that are open year-round. Scenic drives with hot springs stops, mountain towns, and routes that do not close for snow.7 min read
Backpacker walking the Colorado Trail across alpine tundra in the San Juan Mountains

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041 guide

Hiking

Trails with distance, gain and drive time, not just pretty photos.

  1. 1.10 Hikes Near Denver Worth the DriveTen of the best hikes near Denver, Colorado with trail distance, elevation gain, difficulty, and drive time. From easy walks to serious summits.6 min read
Lone backpacking tent in an alpine meadow under a double rainbow in the Never Summer Wilderness

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Camping

The campgrounds worth booking and how to actually get a site.

  1. 1.Where to Camp in Colorado: The Short ListEight of the best campgrounds in Colorado with prices, reservation tips, best seasons, and honest advice. From Maroon Bells to Great Sand Dunes.6 min read
Golden aspen groves below the snow-capped Sneffels Range at Dallas Divide

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Fall Colors

When the aspens turn, and where to be when they do.

  1. 1.Colorado Fall Colors 2026: When, Where, and How to Time ItPeak fall colors in Colorado hit between Sep 20 and Oct 5. The best drives, towns, and timing tips for 2026 leaf season across the Rockies.5 min read
Diners and drinkers in the Terminal Bar inside the great hall of Denver Union Station

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072 guides

Food and Drink

Specific dishes, real prices, and when to book.

  1. 1.Where to Eat in Denver: 12 Restaurants Worth ItTwelve Denver restaurants worth a reservation. Specific dishes, prices, neighborhoods, and honest opinions. From tacos to tasting menus.6 min read
  2. 2.Where to Eat in Telluride: The Real ListThe best restaurants in Telluride, from fine dining at 221 South Oak to late-night slices at Brown Dog. Honest picks, actual prices, reservation tips.5 min read
Telluride town grid tucked into its green box canyon, seen from high above

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084 guides

Weekends and Day Trips

Itineraries for a day or two, start to finish.

  1. 1.Denver in 48 Hours: A Weekend GuideHow to spend a weekend in Denver, Colorado. Covers RiNo, LoDo, Red Rocks, Union Station, specific restaurants, and what to skip. A local's honest guide.5 min read
  2. 2.Ouray in 48 Hours: A Weekend GuideHow to spend a weekend in Ouray, Colorado. Where to stay, eat, hike, and soak. Covers Box Canyon Lodge, hot springs, Perimeter Trail, and jeep roads.5 min read
  3. 3.A Day in Boulder: The Local's ItineraryHow to spend a day in Boulder, Colorado. Chautauqua, the Flatirons, Pearl Street, Frasca, The Kitchen, Dushanbe Teahouse, and what to skip.6 min read
  4. 4.Crested Butte in Summer: Wildflowers and Everything ElseA guide to Crested Butte, Colorado in summer. July wildflowers, mountain biking, Kebler Pass, where to eat, and why this town is worth the drive.6 min read