Colorado Travel Guide
Colorado is located in the middle of the mid-west. The western half of the state features the Rocky Mountains. Colorado has thousands of miles of well-maintained trails through the mountains, forests and plains. These trails attract hikers, backpackers, trekkers, wilderness campers and mountain climbers as well as horseback riders and mountain bikers. The western half of the state features the Rocky Mountains. Here, winter activities include skiing and snowboarding at picturesque mountain resorts such as Aspen, Vail and Breckenridge.
In the summer, mountain biking, hiking and camping are among the most popular activities. To the east of the Rockies is Denver. This area features the cities of Boulder and Golden, and is also an exciting, year-round visitor destination. East Colorado is home to Colorado Springs, Pueblo and more. Among many other attractions, the Denver Museum of Natural History, Red Rocks Park and the University of Colorado top visitors' favorites. Western Colorado has the town of Mesa Verde and Mesa Verde National Park—home of the world renowned cliff dwellings.