Cities & Towns / COME TO LIFE a vacation that mixes quintes-sential Colorado activities with a picturesque wine region. Drive distance is 391 scenic kilometres from Denver, and major airlines serve the city’s regional airport with non-stop and direct flights from Denver and other hub cities throughout the U.S. TOP ATTRACTIONS: Colorado National Monument, Museum of Western Colorado’s Dinosaur Journey, wineries in Grand Junction and Palisade, world-class mountain biking in Fruita, Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, Powderhorn Mountain Resort ski area, Colorado River rafting, jet-boating, stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking Loveland The town of Loveland rests just a short 22 kilometre drive south of Fort Collins. Colorado’s Sweet-heart City has become famous for its Valentine’s Day love stamp program, but its bronze foundries, numerous galleries, local art programme, gorgeous parks and brewery tours are equally impressive. TOP ATTRACTIONS: Loveland Museum/Gallery, Lake Loveland, Devil’s Backbone Open Space, outlet shopping, Benson Sculpture Garden, Chapungu Sculpture Park, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Boulder Benson Sculpture Garden Fort Collins With a well-deserved reputa-tion as one of Colorado’s top craft-brewery hubs, Fort Collins is just 105 kilometres north of Denver. It also serves as the state’s northern entrance — the perfect welcoming spot for those arriving from Wyoming or other northern destinations. Be sure to visit the Old Town Historic District, with its fine bookstores, galleries, locally owned shops and eateries, and a calendar of fun annual events. The city itself was recently named a Certified Colorado Creative District, thanks to its artsy and innovative vibe. TOP ATTRACTIONS: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, New Belgium Brewing Company, Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins Brewery, Lory State Park and Horsetooth Reservoir, Cache la Poudre River rafting, The Downtown Artery, Cache La Poudre/North Park Scenic Byway, Jessup Farm Artisan Village A relaxed lifestyle, breathtaking views of the famous Flatirons Grand Junction is Colorado’s rock formations and celebrated wine country, with more than 20 culinary offerings are just a few wineries and tasting rooms set reasons Boulder is a beloved amidst the beauty of red-rock city, just 56 kilometres west of canyons. The landscape of the Denver. Choose from a lineup of world’s largest flat-top mountain, outdoor adventures, from hiking the Grand Mesa, along with and mountain and road biking the Colorado River make this to stand-up paddleboarding high-desert environment unique and rock climbing. Designated in the state. Enjoy river rafting and “America’s Foodiest Town” by Bon year-round hiking, biking, golf Appétit magazine, Boulder teems and even dinosaur digging for with acclaimed restaurants — many of which feature meat Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall and produce sourced from the area’s hundreds of farms. The energetic com-munity also has an action-packed calendar of one-of-a-kind festivals and events and shopping districts that bustle with inviting local businesses. TOP ATTRACTIONS: Pearl Street Mall, Celestial Seasonings tea factory, Dushanbe Teahouse, Boulder Creek Path, a show at the Boulder Theater, Boulder Farmers’ Market, historic Chautauqua Dining Hall, Local Table Tours and Boulder Brew Tours, Eldora Mountain Resort ski area Grand Junction CITY OF LOVELAND; DOWNTOWN BOULDER. COLORADO.COM / 13
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