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Colorado History MuseumCity/Region: Denver
Documenting the colorful history of Colorado and the stories of those who lived here, the Colorado History Museum brings to life the history of cowboys and gunfighters, Native Americans, miners and gold panners, explorers, buffalo hunters, wagon trains and railroads. Colorado and its diversity is portrayed from the earliest inhabitants to its pioneer families through innovative exhibits, historic photographs, artifacts and news clippings. There are exhibits on life in 19th century
Denver, Buffalo Soldiers and the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings, and life and culture in the American West. Special exhibits are held throughout the year and there is an excellent bookstore and gift shop.
Address: 1300 Broadway
Phone Number: (303) 866 3682
Website: www.coloradohistory.org
Transport: Bus 8
Hours: Daily Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm
Admission: $7 (adults). $5 (children 6-12). Children under six years are free. Student, children and senior concessions available
Denver Art MuseumCity/Region: Denver
Housing one of the largest Native American art collections in the country, the Denver Art Museum is a huge, seven-story structure that also features the works of American Western artists, and art from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. The growing American Indian collection displays work from 150 tribes throughout the country, arranged geographically and spanning almost 2,000 years. Discovery Libraries contain shelves of art objects and prints, a costume closet that allows visitors to try on olden-day clothing, as well as reading corners.
Address: 100 W 14th Avenue Parkway
Phone Number: (720) 865 5000
Email Address: web-mail@denverartmuseum.org
Website: www.denverartmuseum.org
Hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 5pm, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm
Admission: $13 (adults), $5 (children 6-18); under 5's are free. Student, senior and resident concessions available. It is recommended that tickets are ordered in advance
Rocky Mountain National ParkCity/Region: Rocky Mountains
The most popular attraction in Colorado is the spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park, with its snow-covered peaks, flower-flecked meadows, alpine lakes, thundering waterfalls and wildlife. These images of beauty have graced countless calendars and coffee-table books and are instantly recognizable as Colorado. Because of the high elevation of the park, of which a third is over 11,500ft (3,505m), there are large areas above the tree line of alpine tundra, constant snow and flora seldom found outside the Arctic. Although usually considered the realm of hikers, climbers, fishermen and horse riders, it is possible to enjoy the park without breaking a sweat thanks to one of America's most scenic drives, the Trail Ridge Road. Crossing the Continental Divide at over two miles (3km) above sea level, the 48-mile (77km) highway linking Estes Park to Grand Lake is one of the highest continuous highways in the country, affording dizzying views in all directions. The sweeping vistas of snowy peaks and glaciers, forests, streams and meadows where elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep can be seen, are exceptional. The road also provides access to several walking trails. In winter the road is closed, but activities such as cross-country skiing, ice fishing and snow-shoeing are popular. Most visitors come during the summer months, but the park can get quite crowded and the roads congested; the best time to enjoy the park is early autumn, after the crowds and before the winter snows. The resort village of Estes Park is the eastern gateway to the park and very popular with visitors, while the western resort of Grand Lake is quieter with an idyllic setting on the shores of a large lake.
Phone Number: (970) 586 1206, or 586 1333 (recorded information)
Website: www.nps.gov/romo
Transport: Estes Park Shuttle runs from Denver International Airport to Estes Park. Private transport is best, but it is possible to pick up a tour from Estes Park or Denver. Getting around the park requires private transportation, but during the peak summer months (June to Labor Day) there is a shuttle bus service in the Moraine Park and Bear Lake areas
Hours: The park is open 24 hours a day year round; see website for different Visitor Center opening hours
Admission: $20 per vehicle, or $10 per individual hiker, cyclist or motorcyclist, valid for seven days
Colorado SpringsCity/Region: Rocky Mountains
Colorado Springs is a growing city that was originally developed as a vacation destination in 1871 as part of the 'health center' boom of Colorado, being blessed with the nearby mineral waters of Manitou Springs, its high mountain ranges and fresh mountain air. Today it is a popular tourist destination (its main source of income), attracting visitors to the magnificent scenery of Pikes Peak Country and the pleasant climate. It is a good base from which to explore the beauty of the surrounding area and most tourists come to marvel at the landscape of Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, as well as to see the US Air Force Academy. Most of Colorado Springs' residents are retired or active military personnel and this lends a conservative mood to the city. Colorado Springs sits at the foot of its most famous landmark, the 14,110ft (4,301m) Pikes Peak and a breathtaking journey on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway takes passengers to the summit from where incredible views over the Rocky Mountain Range, Denver and the endless Great Plains can be enjoyed. The marvelous red sandstone formations of the nearby Garden of the Gods have been sculpted into pinnacles and weirdly-eroded shapes by the wind and rain over millions of years, and the park has numerous walking trails that allow visitors to explore the landscape away from the tourist-traveled roads.
Website: www.experiencecoloradosprings.com
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