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South Platte River at Denver's Confluence Park. Photo: BeerAndLoathing

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Colorful Colorado is full of fun things to do year-round. Each season provides something unique! Discover the biggest waterfalls each spring, camp under the stars all summer long, hike through the fall foliage, and snowboard the winter’s snow.

Things To Do in Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring

Rain or shine you’ll find exciting things to do when visiting. Each season you can find something unique that the state does so well. It’s more than just epic skiing and the Rocky Mountains! Here are among the best activities in Colorado:

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Colorado BLM Land

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Colorado Boating

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New Belgium Brewery

Colorado Brewery Tours

Stagecoach State Park

Colorado Camping

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Colorado Casinos & Gambling

Colorado Cave Growth

Colorado Caves

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Colorado Comedy Clubs

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Colorado Concert Venues

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Colorado Cross Country Skiing

Stranahan's Distillery

Colorado Distillery Tours

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Colorado Dog Sledding

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Colorado Drive-In Theaters

Waunita Hot Springs Ranch

Colorado Dude Ranches

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Colorado Escape Rooms

Colorado State Fair Pueblo Ferris Wheel

Colorado Events & Festivals

Celestial Seasonings

Colorado Factory Tours

Arapaho National Recreation Area

Colorado Federal Lands

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Colorado Fishing

Colorado Dining and Restaurants

Colorado Food & Dining

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Colorado Ghost Towns

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Colorado Go Karts

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Colorado Golf Courses

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Colorado Gondola Rides & Chair Lifts

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Colorado Hang Gliding & Paragliding

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Colorado Hiking Trails

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Colorado Horseback Riding

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Colorado Hot Air Balloons Rides

Strawberry Park Hot Springs

Colorado Hot Springs

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Colorado Hotels & Lodging

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Colorado Hunting

Ouray Ice Park

Colorado Ice Climbing

Stagecoach Reservoir Ice Fishing

Colorado Ice Fishing

Evergreen Lake Ice Skating

Colorado Ice Skating

Silverton Jeep Rentals

Colorado Jeep Rentals & Tours

Trappers Lake Colorado

Colorado Lakes & Reservoirs

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Colorado Marijuana Tours

Argo Gold Mine

Colorado Mine Tours & Gold Panning

Outdoor Mini Golf Course

Colorado Miniature Golf

Silver Mountain Colorado

Colorado Mountains

Museum Of Colorado Prisons

Colorado Museums

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Colorado National Conservation Areas

Pike National Forest Pikes Peak Barr Trail

Colorado National Forests

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Colorado National Grasslands

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Colorado National Monuments

Mesa Verde National Park Cliff Dwelling

Colorado National Parks

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Colorado National Recreation Areas

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Colorado National Wilderness Areas

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Colorado National Wildlife Refuges

Roxborough State Park

Colorado Natural & Manmade Landmarks

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Colorado Paintball

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Colorado Performing Arts

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Colorado Public Parks

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Colorado Railroads & Train Rides

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Colorado River Tubing, Kayaking & SUP

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Colorado Rivers & Creeks

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Colorado Rock Climbing

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Colorado Rodeos

Pikes Peak Highway

Colorado Scenic Drives

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Beaver Creek Resort

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Mile-Hi Skydiving

Colorado Skydiving

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Colorado Sleigh Rides

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Colorado Snow Tubing

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Colorado Snowbiking

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Colorado Snowmobiling Rentals

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Colorado Snowshoeing

Colorado National Speedway

Colorado Speedways & Racetracks

Colorado Avalanche

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Colorado State Parks

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Colorado Theatre

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Colorado Waterfalls

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Colorado Whitewater Rafting

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Colorado Wildlife

Vineyard Tour Western Colorado

Colorado Winery Tours & Tastings

Purgatory Plunge Zipline

Colorado Zip Lines & Aerial Parks

Enjoy all the wonderful activities that the Centennial State offers, like skiing from October to May, or swinging your golf club year-round. And with all the sunshine you’ll have plenty of chances to do it all. Sort by tourist attractions or outdoor recreation.

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When most people think of Colorado, they envision, snow-capped peaks and hordes of skiers taking to the slopes. In reality, this is true and an awesome reason to live and visit. But it’s only a small fraction of what Colorado offers, even in the winter.

From natural hot springs bubbling up from hundreds of feet below the earth to splashing waterfalls pouring hundreds of feet down, the Rockies got it. Every one of the seasons is a remarkable time to play in the Wild West. Treat yourself to winter tubing and ice skating, and then go river tubing and zipling in the summer.

Front Range towns such as Denver and Colorado Springs offer great starting points to acclimatize to Colorado’s higher elevation. Once ready, Colorado is your playground, venture out and have fun. There’s a vast land of striking contrasts.

Things to do each month

Colorado is a unique state of contrasts. At times you can go Rocky Mountain skiing in the morning and the Front Range golfing in the afternoon. No matter the season, you’ll find things to do, whether summer, winter, spring or fall.

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Things to do in January in Colorado

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Things to do in October in Colorado

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Things to do in August in Colorado

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Things to do in July in Colorado

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Things to do in June in Colorado

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Things to do in May in Colorado

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Things to do in April in Colorado

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Things to do in March in Colorado

Things to Do in the Winter

During the cold, snowy times, a plethora of activities exists to those adventurous enough to try them. Winter fun typically lasts from November to mid-April, though a few ski resorts open in October and stay open as late as June or July in some years.

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Skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

It’s a long, epic season for those powder hounds. Even in the summer, some folks hike up to places like Saint Mary’s Glacier, just to get one last turn in. Others can’t wait for the snow to be gone. Whatever boat you’re in, enjoy a few snowy things to do this winter.

This season try snowcat skiing on the powder and snow tubing down a slick hill. When it’s finished head to apres-ski for cocoa and s’mores, or beers and burgers. Take wintertime slowly in Colorado, it’s charming. Here are some winter things to do:

  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Dog Sledding
  • Hot Springs
  • Ice Climbing
  • Ice Fishing
  • Ice Skating
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Sleigh Rides
  • Snow Tubing
  • Snowbiking
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Explore more things to do in the winter in Colorado.

Things to Do in the Summer

When spring rolls around, warm weather activities emerge. A typical Colorado summer kicks off well before Memorial Day, especially at the Mile High elevation. Snow is long gone from the mind by April and the attitudes shift. Rafting season kicks off with the melting spring snow and by May Coloradans are camping in the Rockies.

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Mountain biking on 401 Trail in Crested Butte. Photo: Pierce Martin

And then there are things to do all year, no matter the season or temperature. Biking, hiking, fishing, and golfing all can be found in lower elevation places, such as Denver or Grand Junction, thanks to Colorado’s varying topography. It’s truly remarkable to enjoy a blizzard in the High Country one day and a sunny, 60-degree day peddling around Garden of the Gods the next.

Remember to start your summer fun early, why wait for the crowds?! Head out in late April, or early May for the quiet camping and rushing waterfalls. And go a week later than everyone else. Extend your non-snow adventures into October with scenic drives to see the autumn colors. Here are some summer things to do:

  • Amusement Parks
  • Camping
  • Casinos
  • Fishing
  • Ghost Towns
  • Golfing
  • Gondola Rides
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Springs
  • Landmarks
  • Museums
  • OHV 4×4
  • Paintball
  • Performing Arts
  • Public Parks
  • Railroads
  • Rock Climbing
  • Scenic Drives
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Skydiving
  • Speedways
  • Sports Teams
  • Wildlife

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