Group Events – Travel

Recreation and Entertainment

Colorado is all about recreation and entertainment. The state’s top resort towns have developed into experts in accommodating the recreational needs of guests. With various recreational organizations and venues to draw from, the recreational expectations of groups of all types will be satisfied.

Group Recreation Ideas:

• Skiing and Snowboarding - beginner through advanced, with programs and schools.
• Non-skier activities - a long list of alternatives.
• Adventure Parks - onsight resort parks or off-site specialty adventure parks.
• Sightseeing - gondola and chairlift rides, balloon rides, and other tours.
• Scenic Train Rides - several choices across the state.
• River activities - whitewater rafting and river boating.
• Lakes - sailing, SUP, motorboating, beaches, and more.
• Fishing - guided fishing trips.
• Pools and Hot Springs - onsite pools, hot tubs, and near by natural hot springs.
• Spas and Wellness centers - onsite certified staff.
• Golf
• Group Tours - hiking, biking, ski touring, snowshoeing, horseback tours, wagon and sleigh rides, nature tours, historical tours, jeep tours, snowmobile tours, hot air balloon tours, and more.
• The Arts - performing arts venues, exhibits, retreats, classes, etc.
• Music venues - music festivals and events, local bars, and dedicated venues.

Resort Town Lodging

Popular resort communities such as Vail, Beaver Creek, Telluride, Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, and the like offer the broadest range of accommodations, including hotels, custom homes, estates, and neighboring guest facilities.

Luxury Hotels

Colorado has over 200 luxury hotels to choose from. Some examples are The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, The Little Nell in Aspen, The Ritz-Carlton at Bachelor Gulch, and several in the Denver area. All of these luxury hotels are well-appointed and include various guest facilities.

Guest Ranches for Group Events

Colorado has hundreds of guest ranches, also known as dude ranches. These ranches provide a more out-of-the-way experience, as most are tucked away in remote Colorado locations. Guest ranches, for the most part, are Colorado’s historical cattle ranches modernized. Like cattle ranches from the Old West, guest ranches are all-inclusive. Often, lodging is within a bunkhouse, a main lodge, or private cabins scattered about the property. Meals are served at the main lodge, either restaurant-style or family-style, and western BBQ setups are common, too.

Guest Ranch Activities

Guest ranches generally have an old-west theme of western horseback riding and cattle activities. However, many guest ranches are revolutionizing what is offered at ranches. More and more guest ranches are becoming luxury experiences with four and 5-star ratings. In addition to the traditional western horseback trail riding and round-ups, it’s not uncommon for the following activities to be available:

• Event hosting - weddings, corporate retreats, seminars.
• Wagon and Sleigh rides.
• Pools and hot springs.
• Complete spas and wellness classes - traditional spa activities and sometimes health and wellness-trained staff.
• River and lake access - river, lake, and fishing activities.
• Hunting - seasonal guided hunting.
• Skiing & snowshoeing - cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sometimes snowcat access downhill skiing.
• Mountain biking & snow biking - designated trails.
• Hiking and walking paths - access and guided tours.
• Tennis courts and other outside game setups.