A guide to Colorado tourism

Nicknamed as the 'centennial state', Colorado is abundant in outdoor adventures and attractions. Its extreme range of weather conditions are ideal for a variety of Colorado vacations. This article provides a guide to Colorado tourism.

Denver City

Denver attractions Visit Denver, Colorado's State capital, for a real cowboy experience. A city where locals walk around wearing Stetsons and cowboy boots. Framed by the Rocky Mountains, Denver city is a fusion of old and new. There are countless of Denver attractions to explore. From the 'Red Rocks amphitheatre and the Golden Visitors Centre' to the zoo in downtown Denver where visitors go underwater with Polar Bears, Denver tourism has spread throughout the city. LoDo Historic District In the LoDo Historic District, turn-of-the-century warehouses have been converted to 90 brewpubs, sports bars, restaurants and rooftop cafes. Cherry Creek Cherry Creek is a shopper's paradise with more than 500 department stores, boutiques, galleries, spas, and one-of-a-kind shops. Denver City Botanic Gardens Denver City Botanic Gardens are 23 acres of green, containing 45 gardens. Nearby Denver City Within an hour drive of the Denver City are the two old mining towns of Black Hawk and Central City. With the two dozen casinos, the towns offer entertainment 24/7. Abandoned goldmines and Victorian buildings make the town an essential part of Denver tourism.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Ridge road Seventy one miles outside Denver City is one of the premier Colorado attractions. With trails which stretch for 350 miles, and 76 mountains reaching over two miles high, the park also contains the world's highest continuous highway which is the Ridge Road. Wildlife and activities The common wildlife on view are elk, moose and big horn sheep, while the list of activities on offer in the park includes climbing, skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, camping, boating and sledding. Colorado attractions Other Colorado attractions include the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, the Colorado Railroad Museum, the city of Boulder with its street performers on the Pearl Street Mall and the soaring treetop adventures with the largest zip-line course in the world. There are eight rivers in Colorado to try out its world class rafting and for further sporting fun, visit the Snowmass Village for year-round skiing opportunities. Something different For a different Colorado attraction, try sky diving or a balloon ride over the Rockies. Rodeo No Colorado vacation can be complete without a trip to the home of rodeo. The world’s first rodeo was held in Deer Trail, Colorado, in 1869 and cowboys continue the sport today. Whatever the weather, and it can be extreme, there is a Colorado attraction for everyone.