Aspen

Once a dingy mining town, Aspen is now one of the world’s chicest mountain retreats. Located in the western half of Colorado, approximately 220 miles west of Denver and 90 miles east of Grand Junction, Aspen is famous for its black diamond runs, extreme shopping and celebrity sight-seeing. If you’re looking for a little less swank, check out nearby Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highland...

Boulder

A short drive from Denver International Airport and many other Front Range cities, Boulder is a splendid destination for the day, weekend and— as many residents attest—a lifetime. Home to the largest of the state’s universities, the University of Colorado, Boulder flourishes as a diverse community with international influence from both students and professors.

Music abounds in...

Breckenridge

Established in 1859, Breckenridge is a picturesque Victorian town and the largest historic district in Colorado. Here, the skiing is as fabulous as the town is charming. Get to the base of the mountain on the new BreckConnect gondola, an environmentally friendly way of getting to the slopes.

Summer in Breckenridge brings festivals, events and plenty of fishing on the Blue River. Jog...

Colorado Springs

Founded in 1871 as a resort destination for wealthy Europeans and visitors from the East Coast, Colorado Springs is now home to the Broadmoor, the five-star luxury hotel and resort. This swanky spot offers high-class accommodations, beautiful views of Pikes Peak and a spa with services guaranteed to relax the most harried traveler. If you can’t bear to leave, the Broadmoor offers posh real...

Crested Butte

Often called “the last great Colorado ski town” for its authenticity, Crested Butte has become one of the state’s greatest year-round playgrounds. A sleepy mining town in the 1880s, Crested Butte boomed when coal and silver miners explored the state’s East River Valley. Today, it hosts a multitude of not-to-be-missed events, such as its culinary, arts, mushroom, film and music...

Denver

City dwellers can’t wait to reveal Denver’s best attributes—including those famous blue skies—when the Democratic National Convention comes to town in August. Visitors will find a great climate, a booming arts scene and plenty of outdoor recreation—all played out against the silhouette of the Rocky Mountains. The gateway to some of the nation’s best ski resorts, Denver has its own...

Durango

In the southwest corner of Colorado, Durango is rich in history. The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad takes you on a historic ride in a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive train that arrived in Durango in the 1880s. Unlike most of Colorado’s cities, which boomed during the 19th-century mining craze, Durango grew because the train brought visitors, settlers and supplies to the...

Evergreen

This small mountain town, a 45-minute drive from downtown Denver, is the perfect place to stop for a little fun before proceeding to Rocky Mountain ski resorts. Downtown Evergreen feels just like a mountain town ought: eclectic, charming and warm, even on frigid winter days. Less then a mile away, Evergreen Lake is a recreational hub year-round. In the summer, visitors rent canoes and paddle...

Fairplay

In the late 1850s, Fairplay was a gold-mining town, where each man got his “fair play,” or equal chance, to stake a claim in the mineral-rich land. Today, the town’s center recalls Fairplay’s 19th-century roots: Historic buildings, including a trapper's cabin, a saloon, general store and blacksmith shop, line the main streets. For a history of the area, visit the South Park City...

Fort Collins

Situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and 60 miles north of Denver, Fort Collins is full of recreational opportunities and a vibrant nightlife, courtesy of Colorado State University. Fort Collins is located just minutes from the Cache la Poudre Canyon, an outdoor recreational haven. If visitors want to play in the city, 40 parks and 23 miles of trails provide plenty of options....