Colorado has many vacation destinations such as Aspen, Denver and Colorado Springs.
It is a beautiful photogenic state that has little villages that are peaceful and amongst the Rocky Mountains and natural wonders. If your family craves adventure, then Colorado is the place to visit.
Here are a few places to take your family vacation:
- Telluride
- Beaver creek
- Breckenridge
- Ouray
All of these places offer beautiful backdrop views. If you are looking for things to do that are suitable for the whole family here are some ideas:
Front Range
Amusement parks and museums with city parks and beautiful day trip spots is what the front range has to offer.
Central Colorado
Here is a little more action packed with ski resorts perfect for snowboarding. There is beautiful trails and white-water rafting.
Southwest Colorado
Explore the cliff views in the Mesa Verde national park or head off for a family mountain bike ride in Fruita.
Northern Colorado
Northern Colorado is about the outdoor life. You can view moose herds at the rock mountain national park. The kids will get a kick out of the dinosaur national monument where they can view some t-rex bones up close.
In the main city of Colorado there are science museums, theme parks and family zones centers.
In Denver, which is the state capital, it has the tone of an outdoor city. Plenty of walking trails, gardens and theme parks. There is a historical railroad the kids can ride and an old western town the family can enjoy seeing how it used to be. Denver Avis car hire has you set with transport. Leave your vehicle at the place you are staying and hire a car for the day and enjoy everything there is to see. Colorado has many state parks that offer child friendly programs and exhibits. For the fish lovers there are a few reserves where you can have a try at catching something in the mountain river. Rafting is action packed for both the kids and the adults, then finish it off next to a beautiful campfire under the stars with the beautiful camping spots available to you.
What to bring
The temperatures can vary especially in the mountains. It’s important to bring layers of clothing and hats. Thermal wear can be good when you are visiting the mountain and snowy areas.
Many visitors to Aspen have come from Denver. You simply cannot miss the drive to Aspen from the front range that heads over
independence pass which is open during the warmer months.
There are beautiful roads that lead there and the twin rivers along the way is something not to be missed. The countryside is stunning have your camera ready for a few snaps of the scenery captured by the sunshine. Denver car hire will have you sorted with the choice of having a car with a gps to help navigate your way around.
Among the trails, the exhibits, the serenity views and the action-packed skiing and rafting there is something suited for everyone. The kids will have a ball and be entertained
for hours while the adults put their feet up and enjoy the views. Enjoy the fresh air and the wild country. A visit to Colorado is a good way to get away from the screen time and enjoy what nature has to offer.