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DENVER HAS NONSTOP SERVICE TO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS IN 14 COUNTRIES: • The Bahamas • Belize • Canada • Cayman Islands • Costa Rica • France • Germany • Honduras • Iceland • Japan • Mexico • Panama • Switzerland • The UK Colorado is well connected to the rest of the U.S. and major international destinations. With a strong network of airports, highways, buses and trains, traveling to and around the state is a breeze. Travel by Air DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DEN) FLYDENVER.COM For the first half of 2021, Denver International Airport ranked as the third-busiest airport in the world. Upon arrival at DEN, travelers have direct routings to mountain resorts and destinations across the state, and downtown Denver is easily accessible via commuter rail. COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT (COS) FLYCOS.COM Serving Colorado’s second largest city, COS is the gateway to the Pikes Peak Wonders region. Conveniently located 15 minutes from downtown, COS offers travelers simple parking, easy check-in and short security lines. Rental car and other transportation options are abundant. GRAND JUNCTION REGIONAL AIRPORT (GJT) GJAIRPORT.COM GJT is the largest airport in western Colorado and the third-largest airport in the state. Six major airlines offer nonstop service to nine destinations. ALAMOSA-SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT (ALS) SANLUISVALLEYAIRPORT.ORG ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY AIRPORT (ASE) ASPENAIRPORT.COM CORTEZ MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (CEZ) CITYOFCORTEZ.COM DURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY AIRPORT (DRO) FLYDURANGO.COM EAGLE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT (EGE) FLYVAIL.COM GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE AIRPORT (GUC) GUNNISONCOUNTY.ORG/AIRPORT MONTROSE REGIONAL AIRPORT (MTJ) FLYMONTROSE.COM PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT (PUB) FLYPUEBLO.COM TELLURIDE REGIONAL AIRPORT (TEX) TELLURIDEAIRPORT.COM YAMPA VALLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT (HDN) YAMPAVALLEYREGIONALAIRPORT.COM Travel by Train Amtrak’s California Zephyr line makes the trip from Chicago, to Emeryville, California. On its way, it stops in Denver, Fort Morgan, Fraser, Granby, Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction. The Southwest Chief goes from Chicago to Los Angeles, with Colorado stops in Lamar, La Junta and Trinidad. Amtrak’s Winter Park Express ferries skiers and boarders from Denver’s Union Station right to Winter Park Resort in just two hours. Visit amtrak.com. There’s also the Rocky Mountaineer, which runs from Denver to Glenwood Springs and on to Utah accompanied by stunning views and luxury amenities. See page 58 for scenic and historic railroads. Travel by Bus & Light Rail Several options exist for travel between Colorado’s cities. RTD, Denver’s public transportation network, is easy, inexpensive and can get you pretty much anywhere in Denver. The system of buses and light rail also serves cities and towns in the six counties that surround Denver, including Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Longmont and others. Additionally: • The RTD A Line runs between downtown Denver and DIA. For $10.50, riders have access to the entire RTD system. There’s also the SkyRide bus, which runs between DIA and Thornton, Brighton, Boulder, the Denver Tech Center and Aurora. rtd-denver.com • Bustang connects Denver to many cities across the state, including Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, Durango and Pueblo. ridebustang.com • The Flatiron Flyer rapid-transit bus connects Denver and Boulder. rtd-denver. com/flatiron-flyer.shtml • FLEX is a regional bus route between Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont and Boulder. ridetransfort.com/flex • The Roundabout bus connects Idaho Springs, Georgetown and Silver Plume. co.clear-creek.co.us • Summit Stage is a free bus between Keystone, Dillon, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Silverthorne, Frisco and Breckenridge. summitcountyco.gov • The Gunnison Valley RTA runs between Gunnison and Crested Butte. gunnisonvalleyrta.com • The Roaring Fork Transit Authority runs between Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Snowmass, Rifle and more. rfta.com • Greyhound buses run between Denver and Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Pueblo, Grand Junction, Vail and many other towns. greyhound.com • Several private shuttles run between our cities, ski towns and airports. COLORADO.com/Shuttles Ride & Bike Sharing Ride-sharing apps are popular throughout the state, and several cities, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Longmont, Golden, Aspen, Basalt, Snowmass, Buena Vista and Aurora, feature popular bike- and scooter-sharing options for getting to and fro. Road Conditions & Winter Driving Visit cotrip.org (or call 511 when in Colorado) for current road conditions. Colorado is often a winter wonderland, but at times snow and ice can make driving conditions tricky, especially if you’re not used to slick conditions. Some suggestions for safe winter driving: • Maintain a much slower speed, accelerate at a slower rate and remember that four-wheel drive does not mean four-wheel stop. • Don’t use cruise control when traveling in winter conditions. • Keep your gas tank more than half full and stow jumper cables, snow scrapers, windshield-wiper fluid and extra blankets in your car. A recently enacted traction law may affect your winter drive. On portions of I-70 from September to May, all drivers must have winter-appropriate tires or traction equipment that are adequate for snowy and icy conditions. Failure to do so could result in a fine. Find out if you’re winter-ready at COLORADO.com/Traction and codot.gov/travel/winter-driving. Colorado Welcome Centers If you want to get in touch with knowledgeable locals during your visit, all you need to do is head to one of the 10 Colorado Welcome Centers. Stop by for travel advice, and pick up maps, brochures and regional guides. A bicycle-repair kit is available, and each center has Internet access and clean restrooms, as well as information on weather and road conditions. 1 FORT COLLINS 3745 E. Prospect Rd. I-25 at exit 268, 970-491-3583 Situated near the Wyoming border. 2 SILVERTHORNE 246 Rainbow Dr. 970-468-0353 Located just off I-70 in Summit County. 3 DINOSAUR 101 E. Stegosaurus St. U.S. Hwy. 40, 970-374-2205 Located near Utah and Dinosaur National Monument. 4 FRUITA 340 Hwy. 340, I-70 at exit 19 970-858-9335 Located near the Utah border. 5 CORTEZ 928 E. Main St., U.S. Hwy. 160/491 970-565-4048 Located near the Four Corners area. 6 ALAMOSA 610 State Ave. U.S. Hwy. 160 and State Ave. 719-589-4840 On your way in from New Mexico at the intersection of highways 160 and 285. 7 TRINIDAD 309 Nevada Ave. 719-846-9512 Found near the New Mexico border. 8 LAMAR 109 E. Beech St., U.S. Hwy. 50 719-336-3483 Situated near the Kansas border. 9 BURLINGTON 48265 I-70 I-70 between exits 437 and 438 719-346-5554 Located along the Kansas border. 10 JULESBURG 20934 C.R. 28, I-76 at exit 180 970-474-2054 Found in the northeast corner of Colorado. Travel Like a Local Packing: Dressing in easily removable layers ensures you’re always comfortable — adding or removing them as temperatures change. Our diversity of elevations means temperatures can shift quickly. Here are some basics to help you stay comfortable: • Year-Round: Face mask and hand sanitizer • Winter: Warm, water-resistant coat or parka, hat, gloves, long underwear, snow pants and water-resistant boots • Spring/Autumn: T-shirts, rain jacket, fleece jacket, jeans and shorts • Summer: Light jacket, shorts, jeans, hiking pants, swimsuit and warm clothing for camping and mountain visits Altitude: Denver is the Mile High City, and many popular destinations are at even higher altitudes. Staying hydrated and adjusting for a day or two before embarking on a strenuous adventure is the best way to make sure being high up doesn’t get you down. Alcohol: It has more impact at altitude, so take it easy until you get your mountain legs. Cell coverage: You won’t have trouble staying connected when you’re in a town, but when you head out on a trail, river, slope or back road, that could change. Let others know where you are headed and when you expect to be back. Sparse services: If you spot a sign saying “No gas or services for the next 56 miles,” believe it. For hikes, road trips & other excursions: Pack more food, water and cold-weather wear than you expect to need so you won’t be caught unprepared.
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