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Ouray's "Switzerland of America" sign backdropped by mountain views

Ten Things to Do in Ouray

By Abigail BlissOctober 10, 2025

Discover cascading falls, via ferrata routes and scenic hot springs in the “Switzerland of America.”

The lantern-lit tunnel of Country Boy Mine

Ten Underground Mine Tours in Colorado

By Abigail BlissSeptember 29, 2025

See relics of the past and chip into glittering gold veins at these hidden gems across the state.

Two people hiking in autumn at Rocky Mountain National Park

Ten Things to Do in Estes Park This Fall

By Abigail BlissSeptember 18, 2025

Visit this popular mountain town for leaf peeping, autumn festivals and spooky season fun.

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A farm stand with fruits and vegetables

From City to Soil: The Best Agritourism Spots Less Than an Hour From Denver

By Tessa GuthrieSeptember 9, 2025

Make your cottagecore dreams come true.

The Leadville Railroad train backdropped by evergreen trees and a rocky peak

All Aboard! The Ten Best Train Tours in Colorado

By Abigail BlissAugust 29, 2025

Embark on scenic and historic excursions across the state.

Towering rock formations at Garden of the Gods at sunrise

Ten Things to Do in Colorado Springs

By Abigail BlissAugust 21, 2025

Discover world-class public art, a new series of culinary events and abundant outdoor activities in one of the country’s “most boring” cities.

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Ten Things to Do in and Around Fort Collins

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 21, 2025

The Northern Colorado city has 1800s houses, scenic river trails and a bustling cultural arts scene.

A man and young girl riding the mountain coaster at Purgatory Resort

Ten Things to Do in Durango This Summer

By Abigail BlissJuly 14, 2025

Nestled between red rock canyons and snow-capped peaks, this southwest Colorado town is well worth the trip.

Commerce City Fireworks

All the Fourth of July Fireworks Shows and Festivities in Denver and Beyond

By Westword StaffJuly 4, 2025

Picnics, parades and pyrotechnics!

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Blue water with mountains in the background

Ten Things to Do in Glenwood Springs

By Cynthia BarnesJune 2, 2025

This hot springs-blessed mountain town delivers the fun.

A colorful mural and hot tub

Psychedelic Art-Inspired Airbnb Hummingbird Hill Hosts Mural-Tourists and More

By Teague BohlenMay 6, 2025

It’s like Meow Wolf, only you unpack your bags and stay a while.

geometric ice sculpture

Photos: Winners of the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships

By Westword StaffJanuary 29, 2025

Let the ice chips fall where they may!

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Jim Bishop, King of Bishop Castle, Has Died

By Patricia CalhounNovember 21, 2024

The Pueblo man had towering ambitions and created a true roadside attraction, a 160-foot-high castle.

How The Shining Lives On at the Stanley Hotel, Fifty Years After Stephen King’s Famous Visit

By Justin CriadoOctober 22, 2024

The hotel is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Stephen King’s bone-chilling stay with a ball on Saturday, October 26.

Artist Cipriano Ortega Explores Isolation and Identity During Breckenridge Residency

By Toni TrescaAugust 29, 2024

“I’m quite frankly ready to go home, but I like this idea of yearning for the home, understanding what a home is and gratefully returning back to my folks.”

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Seven Colorado Sites Make List of 150 Best Things to Do in the U.S. This Summer

By Westword StaffMay 29, 2022

Two Colorado spots made the top ten.

Darth Blader? Cheese Ball? Plowzilla? Colorado Kids Name CDOT Snowplows

Darth Blader? Cheese Ball? Plowzilla? Colorado Kids Name CDOT Snowplows

By Kyle HarrisJune 2, 2021

These are the names Colorado kids just gave to CDOT’s snowplows.

Hit the Road and Go for the Gold This Weekend

Hit the Road and Go for the Gold This Weekend

By Evan SemonSeptember 23, 2020

Leaf peepers will be out in force.

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Colorado Visitors’ Welcome Packet: Pandemic Edition

Colorado Visitors’ Welcome Packet: Pandemic Edition

By Teague BohlenJuly 1, 2020

New advice for this summer’s road trip.

Top Ten Weird and Wonderful Attractions in Colorado

Top Ten Weird and Wonderful Attractions in Colorado

By Patricia CalhounMay 19, 2020

Erin K. Barnes wrote the book on Colorado.

Hitting the Road This Weekend? Make Your Trip Scenic!

Hitting the Road This Weekend? Make Your Trip Scenic!

By Patricia CalhounMay 22, 2019

The state has 26 designated scenic and historic byways.

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Peter Greenberg Focuses <i>Eye on Travel </i>on Denver Today

Peter Greenberg Focuses Eye on Travel on Denver Today

By Patricia CalhounMarch 9, 2019

The travel guru taped his radio program at The Source Hotel.

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