Oh, give me a home where the dinosaurs once roamed…yes, I know what you’re thinking: dinosaurs?! That’s right! Once upon a time, the Centennial State was a mecca for dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, and we have footprints and fossils to prove it! One such mystical site where dinosaurs once roamed is that of the Garden Park Fossil Area in Colorado:
There are some pretty jaw-dropping light displays in Colorado, but this one may just take the cake: a drive-thru light display 1,000+ feet in the air! That’s right, folks: the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado (AKA the highest suspension bridge in the country!) is hosting its first-ever holiday light display, and you don’t want to miss it!
Do you have a favorite event, attraction, or restaurant that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Nominate it here! To learn more about Royal Gorge Bridge (AKA the highest suspension bridge in the country), check out The Bridge Walk In Colorado That Will Make Your Stomach Drop.
Do you love beer? Do you love breweries? Well, if you do, and you’re a Coloradan, then you’re going to be very excited to hear that the country’s best brewpub is right here in our great state! Stronghouse Brew Pub in Telluride, Colorado recently won this honor. Read on to learn more about this very special, small, award-winning brewery. You’ll love it!
One of the MANY great things about Colorado is our many railroads and trains that are open to the public and boast incredible views of the state. For one of these memorable rides that run year-round, we highly recommend climbing aboard Colorado’s one and only Royal Gorge Route Railroad:
Colorado is a seemingly beautiful and pleasant place to be, thanks to our good people, innovative attractions, and, of course, our famous landscape. Behind all of this perfection, however, there are plenty of haunts and morbidities, including this abandoned Colorado railroad that may just be one of the most haunted places on earth:
There’s nothing quite like going on a road trip at the peak of the summer. In Colorado, that usually means a trip to the mountains, and one of the best places that you can go on a summer drive is Twin Lakes. Twin Lakes, Colorado, is a pair of lakes in the center of the state, and it’s also a small, historic town named after them. You’ll love visiting these picturesque lakes and marveling at the tall mountains that surround them – including Mount Elbert, our state’s tallest – and you’ll enjoy checking out the small town on their shores that has a population of less than 200 people.
If you are a train enthusiast, then boy oh boy will you find some of the best day trips in Colorado… locomotives included! More than just an Amtrak day trip, there are so many awesome and exciting railroads that offer up fun day trips with interesting themes. If you want a dining train, we’ve got it, if you’re a history buff, no worries, the Centennial State has got your back. Ready to begin your locomotive adventures through Colorado? Then hop aboard one of these trains for a superb train trip near me in Colorado.
When the warm weather months are in full bloom here in the Centennial State, it means that’s the time to get out and walk, hike, bike, or drive! If a colorful road trip sounds like a day well spent, you’re in luck, because this famous Colorado highway is considered one of the best roads not only in the state but in the entire country. Come along as we take you step-by-step along one of the most scenic drives in Colorado.
Do you like history? Do you ever like to pretend that you are living in the past? One great way to do that and really feel it is by visiting and staying in historic properties – especially historic hotels. The Delaware Hotel is an iconic hotel in Leadville, Colorado, that will make you feel like you’re stepping back in time 100 years ago or more. It was built by three brothers from Delaware – William, George, and John Callaway – who came to Leadville to make their fortune as merchants as gold seekers flocked to the area. Did they imagine that their hotel would still be hosting guests in the 21st century? Hard to say – but it does! Read on to learn more about this historic hotel.
No matter your whereabouts in Colorado, you are guaranteed to find breathtaking scenery, which includes the Eastern Plains, Western Slope, SoCo, and mountains. Did you notice that we left out an essential and beautiful part of the state? Don’t worry, Northern Colorado, we did not forget you and want to highlight your beauty today, which we think is best enjoyed via the little-known North Colorado Loop Tour:
