10 ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME THINGS TO DO IN COLORADO
1. Colorado’s 58
Fourteeners
Colorado has a whopping 58 “fourteeners” ––
mountains at least 14,000 feet tall. To put that into perspective, even Alaska only has 19!
Hike some of the more accessible ones, like Grays Peak or Mount Elbert or simply
drive to the top of Pikes Peak!
2. Colorado
National Parks
Rocky Mountain National Park is
a top place to visit, but the other three lesser-known parks have
plenty to offer also. Great Sand Dunes has
the tallest dunes in North America, while Black Canyon of the Gunnison is
home to the “Grand Canyon of Colorado.”
3. Royal Gorge
Suspension Bridge
At 956 feet above the Arkansas River, you’ll find
the Royal Gorge suspension bridge, one of the
highest in the world. You can (slowly!) walk across it but consider riding the
aerial gondola or ziplining across the canyon!
4. Mount Evans Road
Mount Evans Road is the highest paved road in
America, reaching 14,130 feet above sea level. That’s above the treeline AND cloud
line!
5. Garden of the
Gods
As one of the state’s most photographed
sites, Garden of the Gods is a top place to
visit. The contrast of the red rock formations against snow-capped Pikes Peak
is magnificent!
6. Million Dollar
Highway
The stretch of Highway 550 that runs between
Silverton and Ouray, is known as the Million Dollar Highway. The scenery is
jaw-dropping, but the drive itself is full of hairpin turns and “S” curves. Spend
some time in Ouray, too, known as the “Switzerland of America.”
7. Ghost Towns
Colorado was established during the Gold Rush in
the late 1800s. Today, visiting some of these ghost towns should
be on your bucket list. Check out St. Elmo, Independence, or Animas Forks.
8. Manitou Springs
Next to Garden of the Gods at the base of Pikes
Peak, this historic, eclectic former mining town is famous for the penny arcade, drink from
eight natural mineral springs around
town & hike the Manitou Incline.
9. Durango &
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
There are several scenic trains in the state, but the D&SNG has
been continuously operating since 1882! Year-round, the train offers scenic
rides along the Animas River and through Cascade Canyon.
10. Red Rocks
Amphitheatre Just outside Denver in Morrison, lies one of the
most stunning concert venues in the world: Red
Rocks. The amphitheatre is naturally formed from red sandstone,
making it not only incredibly scenic but lending amazing acoustics as well.
Posted by: Cruise America & Canada RV Rentals Inc
Posted on: 21/08/2025