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Colorado

The Centennial State

Colorado invites you to come and be captivated by its western history, world renowned ski resorts, modern art, famous breweries, wonderful wineries and the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains; just imagine your perfect holiday hot spot and make it a reality in Colorado. Ten hours flying time from the UK, Colorado is a year-round destination. During the spring, summer and autumn months visitors can experience the vibrant capital city of Denver and explore the four national parks and a World Heritage Site. Take in the scenery on 25 scenic and historic byways, enjoy wine tasting in over 80 vineyards, relax on one of eight historic train rides or tackle a myriad of world class outdoor activities. Then in the winter months head to one of the 26 world-class ski resorts where skiing and boarding the world famous Rockies while admiring panoramic vistas of jagged mountain peaks is the norm. Add crisp, blue-sky days and incredibly varied terrain, and it’s easy to understand why Colorado attracts more skier and snowboarder visits than any other state in the US. From sky-scraping, snow-capped mountains, to rolling prairies, rushing rivers to desert lands, in Colorado visitors can be sure to experience it all.

 

Highlights

Colorado offers adventure, arts, heritage, distinctive cuisine and 25 renowned ski resort areas. The state's scenic landscape includes natural hot springs, national parks and monuments, and mountain peaks.

State Secret

The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve has giant sand dunes which rise dramatically to more than 750 feet (229 metres). Here you can hike, slide, ski or board.

State Facts

Land Area: 104,247 square miles (eighth largest in the US)

Population: 4,939,456

State Capital: Denver ("The Mile High City")

Largest City: Denver ("The Mile High City")

Local Time: MST - 7 hrs behind the UK

Climate: An average of 300 days of sunshine with warm dry summers (average high 77 F (25 C), crisp sunny springs, colourful Autumn foliage and winter snowfall across the mountains (ski resorts open third week of November).

Ntl Parks: 4 (Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park) 6 Nat Monuments and 42 State Parks

More Information

Colorado Tourism Office
Tel: 08456 020 574 | Web: www.colorado.com |

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