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Great Places To Escape In The Mountains Of Colorado

Colorado is a beautiful state with plenty of natural beauty to explore. When you’re ready for an escape from the city, head to one of these great places in the mountains! 

 The Rockies are home to some amazing mountain ranges that offer many different types of activities and fun things for all sorts of visitors. In this blog post, we will discuss what makes these mountains so special and show you the best time to visit as well as how these mountains can make your trip more family-friendly or more romantic.

 These are my top 6 places that are perfect for families or couples looking for an escape from their everyday lives:

 Rocky Mountain National Park

 This is the perfect place for a family vacation in Colorado. With plentiful trails and campsites, it’s easy to find an adventure that will suit everyone from toddlers to grandparents. And if you’re really feeling adventurous, take on one of the many mountain peaks or rivers!

 One of the best pitstops on your way to the Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park. It serves as the entrance town for the National park, and this quaint mountain town is the perfect place to stop on your way from Denver. If you’re visiting in September, be sure to attend the Estes Park Fair and Rodeo!

 Estes Park’s most popular tourist attractions include The Stanley Hotel (a former inn) that inspired Stephen King’s “The Shining” novel, as well as a few museums focusing on elk or regional history. 

 Hotels and motels are plentiful here, with many lodging options close by, so travelers can easily find something within their budget range when planning an excursion into these mountains. 

 The Royal Gorge

 This popular national landmark offers thrill-seeking visitors a chance to experience the world’s highest and longest suspension bridge. You can enjoy an adrenaline rush as you walk, bike, or drive across this impressive Colorado icon!

 The suspension bridge offers pedestrians, bikes, or drivers a chance to see this impressive landmark up close. It’s appropriate for individuals, family groups, and even romantic trips without kids. 

 Mount Evans

 With its incredible views of the Rockies, Mount Evans is a great place for those who want to get away from it all. Visitors can enjoy hiking and biking trails in this beautiful mountain landscape or take an adventurous climb up Grays Peak! 

 If you’re looking for a challenging adventure, take an adventurous climb up Grays Peak! 

 With its tremendous views of the Rockies, Mount Evans is a perfect escape for outdoor enthusiasts. 

 Mt. Elbert

 If you’re looking for unparalleled heights, then try Mt. Elbert-the highest point in Colorado at 14,433 feet above sea level! This peak features not only breathtaking panoramic vistas of snow-capped peaks but also provides unparalleled access to colorful wildflowers in the summer.

 Silverthorne

 Silverthorn is a small ski resort town that’s perfect for active families. Find your dream mountain home and enjoy a day on the slopes, or rent some bikes from Silverthorne Cycles & Sports for an afternoon of exploring. 

 The best time to visit is in the summertime when you can take advantage of all this town has to offer. In contrast with more high-altitude mountain towns such as Breckenridge or Vail, Silverthorn offers lower elevation mountains perfect for all ages. 

 Check out the Summit County-owned Silverthorne Recreation Area. The area has a wide variety of activities for all ages and interests, including biking trails, playgrounds, ball fields, and even horseback riding lessons.

 If you’re looking to escape with your partner or significant other, I recommend a scenic hike at Sunset Rock Trail.

 Durango

 Consider visiting the Durango Mountain Resort, which has a ski resort – perfect for those who love winter sports! In addition to this, there are also plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding in this area too.

 Durango is located about 30 miles south of Colorado Springs; it’s not unusual for outside temperatures here to be below zero degrees Fahrenheit during the colder months. However, one only needs to look around at Durango’s spectacular scenery and numerous recreational opportunities before knowing that they’ve found paradise.

 From big cities to quaint mountain towns, there are a lot of amazing places in Colorado to escape for some time. Some people move here and never want to leave, while others visit on occasion as a way to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. If you’re not sure where your next vacation should be this summer or if you need ideas on what new adventure you can take up with your friends this weekend, we hope that these suggestions will help keep boredom at bay!