Colorado has long captured the imagination of travelers and those who want thrills, as the towering Rockies suggests that the Indian adventure and the boom town like Denver will be comfortable. However, considering its spacious size, many of the best treasures in Sentenial are often overlooked.
In the next road trip, consider a corner that has not been visited. Since this route is circular, one of the following stops can be executed according to the direction of the origin.
San Louis Valley/Great Sand Dues National Park
On November 18, 2010, a dome -shaped store in a UFO watch tower in Judy Meslin in Hooper, Colorado. Many of the visitors to the Meslin look at the tower have experienced a trembling with ordinary fabric drawn to the empty location in other ways. South Central Colorado. Photos by Kevin Moloney/The New York Times/Redux
Starting point: Enter CO from south/southeast
From Durango (165 miles): U.S. route 160 East, Dernorte's W Countold 5, Lane 6 West /State Expressway 150 North
Saint-Luis Valley is the perfect road tripper paradise for a drive without a purpose to pursue casual strangeness in accordance with US-285, CO-17, and Co-150. I got lost in the maze in the Virgin parish of the Gedrup parish in Conjos, seeing a creature with the Coloradigators, catching a movie (or sleep) with an unusual Frontier drive -in, and crescendo enters the Pataphors. Hiking and explore special things UFO Watch Tower side show or hidden Creston.
Then there is a dunes National Park. This is a seemingly random landscape for many years of wind erosion at the base of the Sangle de Christian Mountains. After going downhill on a quick sandboard session, climb the dunes for an unforgettable sunset. In the Rustic Rook Resort, Gramp will continue the show on past day trips. The stunning density of the stars overwhelms the sensation.
Buena Vista/Salida
Tourists enjoying the Arkansaw River 8-12-20 Sarida, Colorado, USA. Photo by Jacob Boomsma of the shutter stock
Start point: Enter CO from east/southeast
From Great Sand Dues to Sarida (86 miles): State Highway 150 North/Lane 6 From the West to the state Expressway 17 to the north of Mosca
From Salida to Buena Vista (24.5 miles): State Expressway 291 From the north to the US route 285 north
In the shadow of the Colossal Sawatch, Buena Vista and Salida, far away from all cities, provide a quiet and relaxing place to enjoy Rocks' loneliness. Both towns flowing are powerful Arkansaw rivers, where the famous tide, famous for extraordinary white water rafting, will be supercharged at the beginning of the spring melting.
Wildanes Awear sponsored by the Browns Canyon Ruffening expedition, a wild spray and a thick spray, wearing warm clothes even in summer, and the temperature may be chilly. After that, it sinks into a Princeton Hot Spring Resort, which is rich in toast minerals.
Frisco
Downtown in Frisco, Colorado, the main street. Popular ski resort town with a quaint summer. Photo by Stellamc/Shutterstock
Start point: Enter CO from east/northeast
From Buena Vista (68.4 miles): From US route 25 NORTH to Fairy State Expressway 9 north
Frisco is like a living paper statement in Coloradado, as the idyllic street is set according to the magnitude of the tenmile range. Create new memories with Fris Corousge, which has been open since 1885. There is an attractive and cozy interior in a social area with board games and musical instruments.
Get a delicious bike from Butterhorn Bakery or 5th Avenue Grill, rent a Rebel Sports bicycle, then relax yourself in the Frisco Peninsula Recreation area. Rent a kayak from Frisco Bay Marina, embark on a pleasant paddling session around the Diron reservoir, and check every corner of the islands that you can find.
Lead building
Autumn scenery of Colorado Lead Building in autumn. Photo by Jacob Boomsma of the shutter stock
Start point: Enter CO from east/northeast
From Frisco (30 miles): State Expressway 91 southern part
Denver is generally known as miles, but visitors may not notice that there are two miles in Colorado. Redville, the highest city in the 10,152 feet in the United States, is almost twice as high as the capital of the capital, but has the same personality.
The latter is the tallest in the Rocky Mountains, wandering on the lovely states, the peaks of the two states, the peaks of the two states, the Mount Mount Mount Elbert and the Mt. Elbert.
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Snowmas Village
The skiers and snowboarders climb the Alpine Spring Staff of Aspense Normus Ski Resort in Rocky Mountain, Colorado on a partially cloudy winter day. Photo by David a Litman, Shutterstock
Starting point: Enter CO from north or east when an independent path is open*
Pass Open (62 miles): U.S. route 24 U.S. Route 24 Twin Lakes State Expressway 82 West
From Glenwood Springs, Pass Close (39.6 miles): State Highway 82 East
*In the cold season, this stop must come after Glenwood Springs. Due to the annual heavy snow, an independent path ends in winter. In this case, return to Frisco and take I-70W
If you have an independent path, you are lucky -One of the most stunning journey in Colorado. There, when a sturdy landscape rises to 12,000 feet beyond the continent Divide, it will blow off the snowy village in a snowman village toward Aspen and become tailored. West.
Avoid Snowmass Village often includes stairs and chair lift as vehicles. Ideally, Hip Limelight Hotel is close to its central place and a group of families, which is a space for families with daily events such as comedy, live music, ice skating, and fitness classes.
Wow the Southlim Trail for a high -end restaurant or shopping, or for a peaceful moment at a spiral point. Go up the elevator toward the elk camp to find a thrilling alpine coaster, a fascinating road passing through the fascinating lost forest, and a spectacular scenery of chestnut bells.
Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs downtown and its large hot spring pool aerial view Photo by Jacob Boomsma of the shutter stock
Starting point: Enter CO from the north
From the lead building (88.2 miles): U.S. route 24 The north is to Bale I-70W
From Snow Mus Village (39.6 miles): State Highway 82 West
The adrenaline rush of the drop roller coaster is exhilarating, but how about it from the top of the mountain? Sit on a summit overlooking Glenwood Springs, ride a short gondola towards the Glenwood cover Adventure Park and find out for yourself. While relaxing in the nutrition of Glenwood Hot Spring Resort, you can observe the desert desert hints, take a nice downtown stroll, and stop at the legendary Wildwest West Gans Ringock Holiday tombs.
Don't miss one of the most memorable hikings in Colorado in the hanging rap trail. The upper RO sound waterfall feeds a gentle pond in the color of a different world, creating an incredible photo for the dry background and the lively plants.
Grand junction
A man climbs the cracks of the sandstone in the Colorado desert. Photos by nat Geo Image Collection, Ben Horton
Starting point: Enter CO from west/northwest
From Glenwood Springs (87 miles): I-70W
In the Grand Junction, nearby I-70 pass drivers often do not know tragic striped mini-grand Canyon, which looks like the eyes of Coloradok National Park, which is only 6 miles away. Another option: Incorporate the characteristics of meandering sandstone in the remote rattling stag, with adrenaline -driven adventure. After that, borrow a sling shot and enjoy the scent of the air in the Takanba while cruising around the energetic center of the city.
Grasp sweets with world -renowned Entrom candy, eat the main street bagels, pork and chicken delicious breakfast, drink a refreshing brue from Rumble Bin and Trail Life Brewery, and are ongoing corner projects. I praise the art sculpture. Stay in the hotel Marvelic and finish the day in the rooftop Devils Kitchen.
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Our thing
Autumn leaves of crystal lake, the scenery of the clouds, the reflection of the red mountain. Photos by nat Geo Image Collection, Richard Seeley
Start point: Enter CO from the west/southwest
From the Grand Junction (96.5 Miles): Ridge route 550 South Route 550 South US route 50 East
It was called Switzerland in the United States, but we are not disappointed. The trail on the perfect border located in the perfect pocket of the Sanfan Mountains surrounds the town. In addition to the beautiful street outstanding scenery, hikers also encounter powerful cascade Falls Park and Box Kanyon Falls Park. There, you can see the latter rapid hybridge that looks like a wonderful quartz site valley. Visit Ouray Hot Springs, take this quiet and surrounded view, and take a comfortable heated immersion.
The Fly Fishing Tour at Rigs Fly SHOP is a wonderful experience in a lively local water area, and passionate guides provide casting guidance and all necessary gears. Stay at Western Hotel, which has been open since 1891. After visiting grills, coffee shops, and general stores, follow the attractive stairs on the first floor, and clarify the hot bathtub, healing music, and a closed cave spa with a sauna.
Durango
Duranghot Springs's Ariel View Adult is only a pool with Trimble Club and Hermosa Cliffs in the background. Photos by ISAAC Dean of Durango Hot Springs
Starting point: Enter CO from the southwest
From OURAY (70.5 miles): US route 550 south
The turbulent twist of the US route 550 South, which is well known as the Million Dala Highway, rewards the brave navigator to the atmosphere of a cowboy in Durango on the other side. Purgatory Resort's gorgeous peak peaks with comfortable accommodations, winter tubes, roller coasters, alpine slides, mountain bikes and skiing routes.
Durangohot Springs has a massage room, food truck, colorful gardens, has a variety of shapes and a stone bathtub, and enjoys live music frequently on the central lawn, including two frozen plans. Ideal.
