Colorado Activities & Attractions Search
Attractions (All Others)
Come to the farm! Our BIG RED BARN has interactive exhibits for all ages. Learn the agricultural history of Boulder County while strolling through farm buildings, antique farming equipment and tractors.
ALWAYS OPEN - ALWAYS FREE! One of the most genuine WONDERS of our contemporary World. Built entirely by ONE MAN. The Unique gift shop has Bishop Castle mementos and hard to find gifts.
DON'T DELAY JOY in Nederland! The Carousel inspires happiness, laughter and magic for all that visit. Scott Harrison spent 26 years hand-carving 56 one-of-a-kind animals. We have a wheelchair ramp!
Historic Sites
Built in 1880, the Cumbres Toltec Scenic Railroad is a spectacular mountain railroad zig-zagging 64 miles between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO. The ride of a lifetime! America’s #1 best scenic railroad!
At the entrance to Garden of the Gods Park is the oldest and largest gift shop, trading post, art gallery in CO: jewelry, apparel, artwork, Buffalo Burgers at Balanced Rock Cafe, Kissing Camels Coffee Shop!
Walk into history at Rock Ledge Ranch in Colorado Springs. Experience frontier life first-hand: Native American Utes to Homestead Farmers: historic site, daily activity demonstrations and seasonal events.
The Royal Gorge Region offers year-round family activities: fishing (best fly fishing in the nation), rafting. bicycling, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, ATV trips, mountain climbing, shopping, dining in Cañon City.
Mines
Fun for the whole family in Georgetown: the Capital Prize, an authentic underground 1800s mine, is 35 miles from Denver! A unique tour through a fully operational gold mine, see how miners strike GOLD!
Near Historic Creede explore a 1891 Silver Camp and the Last Chance Mine! Spend a day: mineral and rock hunting, geo-caching, taking an underground tour. 3 Museums, Custom jewelry in historic cabins.
A family experience in Silverton! Gold Mine Tour with Tram Ride into Galena Mountain. Historic guided walk in a hundred years old mine. See gold, crystals, minerals. Must day trip from Durango or Ouray.
Museums
A National Historic Site in Idaho Springs the Argo Mill and Tunnel. Gold and Gem Panning! Daily Tours: see how GOLD ORE was processed at the turn-of-the-century. Museum and Mercantile. West of Denver.
In Colorado's Central Plains near CO/KS border off I-70. History and Heritage with Wedding Chapel and 22 historic buildings. Burlington - home of Old Town Museum, hand dipped ice cream, gunfights show.
ON-SITE: gift shop, event center, family picnic area. Blasted out of a solid rock cliff by 3 Creede miners; this is an authentic Underground Mining workplace Museum with demonstrations and exhibits in shafts.
Discover the colorful history of Mining at this Smithsonian Museum of the Rockies in Leadville! Summer tours of the famous Matchless Mine and Baby Doe Tabor Cabin. A National Hall of Fame of our mining past.
Round up your family! The colorful history and legends of the American Cowboy ProRodeo comes alive at the Hall of Fame and Museum. Everything Cowboy! Champions of past and present. Wedding Venue.
Dedicated to rimrocker cultural and natural history of the West End of Montrose County: interpretation, preservation of artifacts, events. Uravan Ball Park Campground: self-contained RVs on San Miguel River.
The Dino experience in Cañon City with interactive dinosaurs, museum activity center, ropes course and dinosaur wild walk. The Royal Gorge region's first fossilized bones were uncovered in Garden Park.
Share Space with your family and friends! Enjoy our Discovery Center and Museum. Experience interactive fun all year; designed to inspire. Book our unique space-themed venues for your next event!
Along the Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway near Cripple Creek is the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum: explore gold rush history past and present. TOURS: working gold mine and cemetery walk. Pan for real gold!
Colorado prospered in the mining industry, this hands-on museum honors the living heritage of western mining in Colorado Springs! Guided tours. GOLD PANNING! Explore the excitement. A non-profit.
Seasonal Attraction
Burro Days in Fairplay, an event since 1949, celebrating the role of the burro in our mining past: arts/craft vendors, food, llama, dog and outhouse races. SUNDAY -- 74th World Championship Pack Burro Race.
123rd Annual Gunnison Rodeo, July, 2023, Cattlemen's Days is the oldest continuous ProRodeo in Colorado and 4th oldest in the USA. PRCA events attract, local and top world, cowboys and cowgirls.
Spend a winter day in Fraser, Colorado: laughing, tubing down a sledding hill. Family Snow Adventures 5 miles from Winter Park Ski Resort. The Largest, Fastest, Safest Hill with a Magic Carpet Conveyer Lift!
Late July 2019 Rodeo and Carnival in Akron at Washington County Fairgrounds. This Eastern Colorado Round-Up boasts a 42-foot-tall Vintage Ferris Wheel, NSPA Sled Pull, and Sunday PRCA Rodeo.
2023 Saturdays: July 1st-August 12th in Fraser: Colorado High Country Stampede: Roping, Breakaway, Bull, Barrel and Bareback Riding, Saddle Broncs, Pole Bending, Steer Wrestling. Voted Best New CPRA Rodeo 2021!
Spectacular railroad trip in Leadville CO. Ride into the untamed wilderness along the Southern rail line: view Colorado's two highest peaks, summer wildflowers and majestic aspen groves that turn gold in fall.
STCFG Annual Events: Victor Gem-Mineral Show, Pack Burro Race, Gold Camp Adventure, Sunnyside Cemetery Tours. Trails of Gold System: mountain bike or hike. Victor is along the Goldbelt Scenic Byway.
Sightseeing Tours
Horseback riding in southwest Colorado along the Piedra River, this backcountry outfitters resort offers horse rides, fishing tours, and hunting pack trips in San Juan National Forest near Pagosa Springs.
I love history! I love Colorado Springs! A 2-hour walking tour for couples, toddlers, grandparents and friends. Join me for a unique and intriguing historic walking as we explore downtown Colorado Springs.
We cater to all skill levels. Breathtaking views of Pikes Peak by mountain bike! Our Tours are fun, safe, adventures for all who LOVE the great outdoors. Necessary equipment and transportation are provided.
A Family adventure! A rugged ATV ride into Pike National Forest, our guided tours give you an exclusive look into the local history of Pikes Peak along our backcountry trails. Rockhound also offers ATV rentals.
Colorado Backcountry Awaits YOU: 4x4, UTV, ATV, Jeep. Guided Tours into the regal San Juan Mountain around Silverton. Book our 3-Day ATV Adventure Tour. On-Your-Own-Rentals, local maps are provided.
2-HOUR BOAT TOUR YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE: wildlife, folklore, geology, magnificent scenery. Guided walking tour of old Interlaken Resort after your boat tour of upper and lower glacially formed Twin Lakes.
Theme (Park)
DON'T DELAY JOY in Nederland! The Carousel inspires happiness, laughter and magic for all that visit. Scott Harrison spent 26 years hand-carving 56 one-of-a-kind animals. We have a wheelchair ramp!
A FUNDAY for your family! Take the Glenwood Gondola to the top of Iron Mountain! Experience Caverns Adventure Park: cave tours, thrill rides, Colorado's first 4D Motion Theater! Relax at Lookout Grille Dining.
Train Rides
A 4-mile round-trip ride on the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad from our 1894 vintage depot and gift shop. Enjoy rich gold mining history a short drive from Colorado Springs and Cañon City.
Built in 1880, the Cumbres Toltec Scenic Railroad is a spectacular mountain railroad zig-zagging 64 miles between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO. The ride of a lifetime! America’s #1 best scenic railroad!
Spectacular railroad trip in Leadville CO. Ride into the untamed wilderness along the Southern rail line: view Colorado's two highest peaks, summer wildflowers and majestic aspen groves that turn gold in fall.
SUMMER: rafting and fishing trips; guided tours - wilderness, 4X4, historical, gravity bike, mining; train and balloon rides; hiking shuttle. WINTER: Shuttle to Wolf Creek; tours snowmobile, cross-country ski.
Vacation Destinations
Experience our heritage! Year-Round adventures await you in Conejos County, Colorado. Your family will have fun watching wildlife and discovering the outdoors. The San Luis Valley is a Vacation Destination!
Come for the mountains, stay for the stars - vacation in Custer County: Bishop Castle, Lake Isabel, 100+ miles of trails - hike and mountain bike, Mission: Wolf and International Dark Sky Community stargazing!
We invite you to explore Delta County: Birding Areas, Fairs, Farms, Festivals, Ft Uncompahgre, Galleries, Gold Medal Fishing, Mountain Biking, Pioneer Town, Ranches, Rodeos, Restaurants, and Wineries.
Arkansas River Family and Adventure rafting trips with Echo Canyon, an hour from Colorado Springs, near the Royal Gorge Bridge. 45 years of whitewater experience. Afterwards eat at 8-Mile Bar & Grill.
Visit Grand Lake, Colorado, a charming mountain village at to entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Popular mountain vacation getaway. The Soul of the Rockies: sunny days, fine dining, shops, and LAKE!
Kremmling, Colorado along the Colorado River Headwaters Byway in the heart of Colorado high country! VACATION YEAR-ROUND: Reservoirs, rivers, national forests, ranch land, narrow canyons, and wildlife.
Vacation in Manitou Springs to "Lift Your Spirits" central to all major attractions, between Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods, with hiking trails, shopping, dining, and lodging. Pick up our Visitors Guide.
Morgan County is Where the Prairie Meets the Sky: Jackson Lake State Park, Longmeadow Game/Clays Club, Sweney Cycle Park. Annual Events: Glenn Miller Swing Fest, Brush Rodeo, Fall Harvest Car Show.
Big Things Happen in -- Little Nature -- Rimrocker Trail, Buckeye Reservoir, Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Byway, San Miguel River, wildlife, ancient petroglyphs, hike, fish, ATV, mountain bike, hunt, raft.
The Royal Gorge Region offers year-round family activities: fishing (best fly fishing in the nation), rafting. bicycling, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, ATV trips, mountain climbing, shopping, dining in Cañon City.
Colorado's Summit County Mountain Communities: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone, Silverthorne. Gather your family, sweetheart, or friends and plan a summer or winter holiday!
PLAY in SW CO! Nucla along Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Byway, Hwy 141: San Juan Mountains and Uncompahgre Plateau, Off-Road Trails - ATV, bike, hike; fish San Miguel River, prehistoric caves and art.
Welcome to the towns of Winter Park and Fraser! A Mountain Playground 67 miles west of Denver: music festivals, mountain bike capital USA, hiking, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and downtown shopping.
Zoos/Wildlife Sanctuary
Visit our wildlife sanctuary 30-miles east of Denver. The Wild Animal Sanctuary, on 1,214 acres with 550 lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, mountain lions, lynx, bobcats, bears, wolves playing and living together.
Mustangs are a symbol of the American West. The Refuge is a sanctuary for Colorado-born wild horses on 22,500 acres. Take a TOUR with our guide to see the horses or STAY in the onsite Vacation Home.
Other Seasonal Attractions in Colorado
Seasonal Attractions:
Colorado State Fair
National Western Stock Show