

Colorado Attractions By Activity

| Attractions (All Others) | Historic Sites | Mines | Museums | Seasonal Attraction | Sightseeing Tours | Theme (Park) | Train Rides | Vacation Destinations
Attractions (All Others)


Come to the farm! Our BIG RED BARN has interactive exhibits for all ages. Learn the agricultural history of Boulder County while strolling through farm buildings, antique farming equipment and tractors.


ALWAYS OPEN - ALWAYS FREE! One of the most genuine WONDERS of our contemporary World. Built entirely by ONE MAN. The Unique gift shop has Bishop Castle mementos and hard to find gifts.

Escape the ordinary! Scott Harrison spent 26 years hand-carving 56 one-of-a-kind animals; the Carousel creates happiness and is magical for Nederland, a mountain town. Look for the circus-tent building.

At the entrance to Garden of the Gods Park is the oldest and largest gift shop, trading post, art gallery in CO: jewelry, apparel, artwork, Buffalo Burgers at Balanced Rock Cafe, Kissing Camels Coffee Shop!


Visit our sanctuary 30 miles east of Denver, Colorado. The Wild Animal Sanctuary has 720 acres dedicated to rescuing large carnivores. See over 450 lions, tigers and bears; playing and living together.
Historic Sites


The Royal Gorge Region offers year-round family activities: fishing (best fly fishing in the nation), rafting. bicycling, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, ATV trips, mountain climbing, shopping, dining in Canon City.


Walk into history at Rock Ledge Ranch in Colorado Springs. Experience frontier life first-hand: Native American Utes to Homestead Farmers: historic site, daily activity demonstrations and seasonal events.
Mines


Fun for the whole family in Georgetown! Visitors to the Capital Prize will walk through an authentic underground 1800s gold mine. During the tour, "mine" an ore specimen we open to see gold and silver.

Near Historic Creede explore a 1891 Silver Camp and the Last Chance Mine! Spend a day: mineral and rock hunting, geo-caching, taking an underground tour. Museum and Custom jewelry in historic cabin.



A family experience in Silverton! Gold Mine Tour with Tram Ride into Galena Mountain. Historic guided walk in a hundred years old mine. See gold, crystals, minerals. Must day trip from Durango or Ouray.


CATCH GOLD FEVER at working gold mine -- A great day trip for folks in the Metro Area, a short drive from Denver, in historic Idaho Springs mining district. The Phoenix Tour seen on the Discovery Channel!
Museums



A National Historic Site in Idaho Springs the Argo Mill and Tunnel. Gold and Gem Panning! On tours see how GOLD ORE was processed at the turn-of-the-century. Museum and Mercantile. West of Denver.



In Colorado's Central Plains near CO/KS border off I-70. History and Heritage with Wedding Chapel and 22 historic buildings. Burlington - home of Old Town Museum, hand dipped ice cream, gunfights show.

Blasted out of a solid rock cliff by 3 Creede miners; this is an authentic Underground Mining workplace Museum with demonstrations and exhibits in shafts. ON-SITE: gift shop, event center, family picnic area.

Near Montrose. All tours at Museum of the Mountain West are guided see HISTORIC BUILDINGS, huge collection of old West artifacts. Experience Colorado's 1880s-1930s firsthand. Open Monday-Saturday.

Discover the colorful history of Mining at this Smithsonian Museum of the Rockies in Leadville! Summer tours of the famous Matchless Mine and Baby Doe Tabor Cabin. A National Hall of Fame of our mining past.

Round up your family! The colorful history and legends of the American Cowboy ProRodeo comes alive at the Hall of Fame and Museum. Everything Cowboy! Champions of past and present. Wedding Venue.

Dedicated to rimrocker cultural and natural history of the West End of Montrose County: interpretation, preservation of artifacts, events. Uravan Ball Park Campground, self-contained RV friendly on the River.



The Dino experience in Canon City with interactive dinosaurs, museum activity center, ropes course and dinosaur wild walk. The Royal Gorge region's first fossilized bones were uncovered in Garden Park.


Share Space with your family and friends! Enjoy our Discovery Center and Museum. Experience interactive fun all year; designed to inspire. Book our unique space-themed venues for your next event!


Along the Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway near Cripple Creek is the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum: explore gold rush history past and present. TOURS: working gold mine and cemetery walk. Pan for real gold!

Colorado prospered in the mining industry, this hands-on museum honors the living heritage of western mining in Colorado Springs! Guided tours. GOLD PANNING! Explore the excitement. A non-profit.
Seasonal Attraction

2021 TBA -- Burro Days in Fairplay, an event since 1948, celebrating our mining past: A mountain man rendezvous, old fashioned BBQ, barn dance, llama and dog races. SUNDAY -- 72nd BURRO RACE.


120th Annual Rodeo, September 3-5 2020, in Gunnison; is an annual get-together. The PRCA events attract local and top world cowboys and cowgirls. It will be nationally televised on the Cowboy Channel.


Spend a winter day in Fraser, Colorado: laughing, tubing down a sledding hill. Family Snow Adventures 5 miles from Winter Park Ski Resort. Largest, fastest, safest! Mini-snowmobiles for 6-11 years old.

Late July 2019 Rodeo and Carnival in Akron at Washington County Fairgrounds. This Eastern Colorado Round-Up boasts a 42-foot-tall Vintage Ferris Wheel, NSPA Sled Pull, and Sunday PRCA Rodeo.


2021 Saturdays: July 3rd - August 14th in Fraser -- Colorado High Country Stampede RODEO: Barrel Racing, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronco, Bull Riding, Pole Bending, Team Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling.



In Leadville CO. Spectacular railroad trip. Ride into the untamed wilderness along the Southern rail line: view Colorado's two highest peaks, summer wildflowers and majestic aspen groves that turn gold in fall.


STCFG Annual Events: Victor Gem-Mineral Show, Pack Burro Race, and Historic Tours. Mountain bike or hike the Trails of Gold System. Victor is an excellent destination along the Goldbelt Scenic Byway.
Sightseeing Tours

Horseback riding in southwest Colorado along the Piedra River, this backcountry outfitters resort offers horse rides, fishing tours, and hunting pack trips in San Juan National Forest near Pagosa Springs.


We cater to all skill levels. Breathtaking views of Pikes Peak by mountain bike! Our Tours are fun, safe, adventures for all who LOVE the great outdoors. Necessary equipment and transportation are provided.


A Family adventure! A rugged ATV ride into Pike National Forest, our guided tours give you an exclusive look into the local history of Pikes Peak along our backcountry trails. Rockhound also offers ATV rentals.


Colorado Backcountry Awaits YOU: 4x4, UTV, ATV, Jeep. Guided Tours into the regal San Juan Mountain around Silverton. Book our 3-Day ATV Adventure Tour. On-Your-Own-Rentals, local maps are provided.


2-HOUR BOAT TOUR YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE: wildlife, folklore, geology, magnificent scenery. Guided walking tour of old Interlaken Resort after your boat tour of upper and lower glacially formed Twin Lakes.
Theme (Park)

Escape the ordinary! Scott Harrison spent 26 years hand-carving 56 one-of-a-kind animals; the Carousel creates happiness and is magical for Nederland, a mountain town. Look for the circus-tent building.


A FUNDAY for your family! Take the Glenwood Gondola to the top of Iron Mountain! Experience Caverns Adventure Park: cave tours, thrill rides, Colorado's first 4D Motion Theater! Relax at Lookout Grille Dining.
Train Rides


4-mile round-trip ride on the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad, rich dynamic gold mining history! 1894 vintage depot, gift shop, toy & hobby trains, books. A short drive from Colorado Springs.


The Highest and Longest Narrow Gauge Railroad in America; Cumbres and Toltec travels 64 miles of wild and scenic National Forest, 19th Century RR Operating in 21st Century, Colorado and New Mexico.



In Leadville CO. Spectacular railroad trip. Ride into the untamed wilderness along the Southern rail line: view Colorado's two highest peaks, summer wildflowers and majestic aspen groves that turn gold in fall.


SUMMER: rafting and fishing trips; guided tours - wilderness, 4X4, historical, gravity bike, mining; train and balloon rides; hiking shuttle. WINTER: Shuttle to Wolf Creek; tours snowmobile, cross-country ski.
Vacation Destinations


The Royal Gorge Region offers year-round family activities: fishing (best fly fishing in the nation), rafting. bicycling, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, ATV trips, mountain climbing, shopping, dining in Canon City.


Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: affordable lodging, mountains, outdoor adventures, and 55 attractions! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful.


Experience our heritage! Year-Round adventures await you in Conejos County, Colorado. Your family will have fun watching wildlife and discovering the outdoors. The San Luis Valley is a Vacation Destination!


We invite you to explore Delta County: Birding Areas, Fairs, Farms, Festivals, Ft Uncompahgre, Galleries, Gold Medal Fishing, Mountain Biking, Pioneer Town, Ranches, Rodeos, Restaurants, and Wineries.


Visit Grand Lake, Colorado, a charming mountain village at to entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Popular mountain vacation getaway. The Soul of the Rockies: sunny days, fine dining, shops, and LAKE!
Vacation in Manitou Springs to "Lift Your Spirits" central to all major attractions, between Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods, with hiking trails, shopping, dining, and lodging. Pick up our Visitors Guide.


Morgan County is Where the Prairie Meets the Sky: Jackson Lake State Park, Longmeadow Game/Clays Club, Sweney Cycle Park. Annual Events: Glenn Miller Swing Fest, Brush Rodeo, Fall Harvest Car Show.


Big Things Happen in -- Little Nature -- Rimrocker Trail, Buckeye Reservoir, Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Byway, San Miguel River, wildlife, ancient petroglyphs, hike, fish, ATV, mountain bike, hunt, raft.


Modern Cabins and Glamping Tent rentals near the Royal Gorge, Colorado Springs and Salida. On-site: Echo Canyon River Expeditions, seasonal restaurant, free activity concierge. Incredible mountain views!


Colorado's Summit County Mountain Communities: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone, Silverthorne. Gather your family, sweetheart, or friends and plan a summer or winter holiday!


Nucla is along Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Byway, Hwy 141, in SW CO. PLAY: Uncompahgre Plateau, San Juan Mountains: Off-Road Trails - ATV, bike, hike; fish San Miguel River, prehistoric caves and art.



High in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico lies our vacation gem; historic Chama Village is a diverse region stretching from the Colorado border to the Tierra Amarilla Valley. Famous for our art, culture, train!


Welcome to the towns of Winter Park and Fraser! A Mountain Playground 67 miles west of Denver: music festivals, mountain bike capital USA, hiking, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and downtown shopping.
Other Seasonal Attractions in Colorado
Seasonal Attractions:
Colorado State Fair
National Western Stock Show