If you've ever been a student taking college classes somewhere on the sprawling Auraria Campus, you probably haven't given much thought to the area's legacy. But, for as boring as some might find the spot that hosts the …
Archives for March 2022
Colorado’s Train Stations and Railroad Heritage
As crises go, this was a biggie. The Union Pacific Railroad decided that the Transcontinental Railroad being built in the 1860s was to be routed through Cheyenne. There was a very real possibility that the Colorado …
Steamboat Springs’ 9 Most Luxurious 4-Star Hotels
Best known for its champagne powder and legendary ski runs, Steamboat Springs, CO is one of the best places for a winter mountain getaway. One of the top ways to rest and recharge after a long day on the slopes is with …
Exciting Dude Ranches in Colorado
Between the state's immense, snow-capped mountains to its vast, open plains, Colorado is home to a unique, storied wilderness. For those looking to truly experience the wild west, all while taking in stunning scenic …
Telluride’s 9 Most Luxurious Hotels
With its legendary ski runs, hiking trails, epic fall colors, and historic downtown, it’s the perfect mountain retreat. Complete your mountain getaway with a stay in one of the four and five-star hotels in Telluride or …
The San Luis Valley’s Weird Legacy of UFO Sightings
Whether you're an avid believer in visitors from outer space or a staunch skeptic, it doesn't change the fact that there's been a lot of weird things going on in the San Luis Valley for decades. It's a region that …
Breckenridge’s 5 Most Luxurious Hotels
An old mining town turned popular ski resort, Breckenridge, CO is not only known for its massive ski terrain and historic downtown but is also known for its luxurious vacation rentals. Toast to the good life and book …
Explore these Ghost Towns near Denver
Driving on 1-25 during rush hour, it's hard to imagine that Colorado wasn't always filled with densely populated cities and suburbs. Yet, as you travel further away from these areas, you can discover over a dozen ghost …
Large and Powerful Dams of Colorado
You might not realize it, but most large bodies of water in Colorado are dammed up manmade reservoirs and not natural lakes. Like the rest of the American West, Colorado is quite dry and is trending even dryer because of …
Relax at these Lakes around Denver
Compared to the Pacific Northwest or even the East Coast, Colorado is quite a dry place. While the state isn’t technically a desert, it is located in a semi-arid region where water is often sparse. However, there are …
Denver’s 14 Most Luxurious 4 and 5-Star Hotels
As a growing international city, Denver welcomes visitors from around the world. It has a myriad of luxury hotels to choose from, including some nice four and five-star accommodations. Most of the luxury hotels in the …
Vail’s 14 Most Luxurious 4 and 5-Star Hotels
Vail is not only envied for its epic powder and sensational ski runs, but it's also well-liked for its luxurious hotels. Toast to the good life and book your stay at one of these luxury 4 and 5-star hotels in Vail for an …
Top 3 Cool & Unusual Hotels in Basalt
Nestled between Aspen and Carbondale in the Roaring Fork Valley is the small town of Basalt. The quiet community is located at the confluence of the Roaring Fork River and the Frying Pan River, making it a prime location …
Top 2 Cool & Unusual Hotels in Victor
The former gold rush town of Victor keeps its historic character with its historic downtown and hotels. A short drive from Cripple Creek, Victor lures in visitors who come for gambling but stay for its Wild West …
Top 4 Cool & Unusual Hotels in Monte Vista
Best known for the annual Sandhill Crane migration near the town, Monte Vista is a quiet hamlet located in the San Luis Valley, less than 30 minutes from Alamosa. It isn’t just the wildlife that draws in visitors, and …
Colorado Springs’ 6 Most Luxurious 4 & 5-Star Hotels
Colorado Springs is a fascinating city to visit any time of year, with loads of notorious tourist attractions. To accommodate the finer traveler, the state's second-largest city boasts a plethora of four-star hotels, as …
Top 8 Cool & Unusual Hotels in Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain is a ski town nestled by the White River National Forest in Summit County. It's one of the locals' favorites with a wide variety of terrain, several charming base villages, and comfortable hotel …
Top 8 Cool & Unusual Hotels by Fairplay
Be in the center of it all, yet still, feel like a million miles away from everything when visiting the South Park area of Colorado. Fairplay is the basin's most populous town and offers the most in terms of amenities …
The National Parks Closest to Denver
Denver is a near perfect jumping-off point for visiting some of America's most spectacular and rewarding national parks. While some states don't have any national parks to speak of within their borders, Colorado is home …
Top 9 B&Bs in Colorado Springs
Quaint and charming are two words often used to describe Colorado Springs, and bed and breakfast hotels are one of the best ways to experience those two character traits of this historic city. Often located in …
