COME TO LIFE / Colorado Regions COLORADO REGIONS These regions can help you choose a Colorado destination — though you shouldn’t be discouraged from crossing boundaries and seeing more than one! In the following pages’ itineraries, look for the little map signifying the region you want to visit for a deeper dive into their unique experiences. Craig Amid rolling ranchland, green hills, marbled mountains and dramatic canyons, discover warm folks and Wild West lore. Come as you are, get a taste of the frontier and disconnect from real life’s rapid pace. W Steamboat S THE GREAT WEST T WEST GREA THE Meeker Flat Tops Trail Fla Colorado River Headwaters For the country’s highest caliber, year-round mountain resort communities, this is ground zero. You’ll show off on and off the slopes and enjoy best-in-class comforts in welcoming mountain towns around every corner. ROCKIES PLAYGROUND Dinosaur Diamond Rifle Glenwood Springs Eagle A spiritual, intriguing land offering a sense of peace amid epic views and sand dunes circled by soaring peaks, the valley is peppered with the legacy of Hispanic settlers and explorers, steeped in history and ripe with folklore. MYSTIC SAN LUIS VALLEY Top of Rocki Aspen Grand Mesa This area is shaped by its rich heritage of Hispanic and Native American culture. It’s a special place to enrich your perspective, meander country roads and experience fascinating moments in the nation’s history firsthand. CANYONS & PLAINS Grand Junction West Elk Loop Marked by waves of plains, grassland and shallow canyons, these lands are full of traditional character, a pioneering spirit and 100-year-old farms. Slow things down here to relish an authentic and memorable vacation. PIONEERING PLAINS Delta Gunnison Unaweep-Tabeguache Montrose Find a blend of urban comforts, accessible (though not completely tamed) natural landmarks and a true reflection of the Western way of life. Here you’ll have the option to sit back and relax or kick up some adventure. PIKES PEAK WONDERS & MESAS AINS MOUNT Ouray y Dove Creek Lake City Lak Silver Thread S Telluride Alpine Loop Nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, this region is the heart of urban Colorado. Anchored by vibrant cities — each with its own energy, landscape and proximity to outdoor adventure — it’s worth a trip all on its own and can also be the splendid start or end to your Colorado getaway. DENVER & CITIES OF THE ROCKIES Creede De San Juan Skyway A place that inspires awe, you’ll encounter Victorian-era mining towns, colorful farm communities, mesmerizing geography and ancient cultures that infuse the area with a majestic and distinct heritage. MOUNTAINS & MESAS Cortez Trail of the Ancients Durango Pagosa Springs Tracks Across Borders 92 / 1-800-COLORADO
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