Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling in Colorado

One of the top activities during the winter in Colorado is snowmobiling. If you’re new to snowmobiling we recommend going on a guided snowmobile tour. With approximately 7,200 miles of trail accessible to snowmobilers coupled with the best snow in the country, that’s a lot of fun to be had. Resorts and neighboring communities offer trips ranging from groomed-train beginner tours to high-adventure journeys across the Continental Divide. No experience is necessary and fantastic photo ops are a standard perk. Request more information via the email link below to find Colorado’s best snowmobiling outfitters. For the more experienced snowmobilers, try renting a snowmobile.

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Sleigh Rides

Colorado Sleigh Rides

Cuddle up for a sleigh (or, oftentimes, a wagon) ride through the mountains. Sleigh rides are a great group activity for the youngest of children to grandparents. Some rides are complemented by a dinner, wine, and/or hot drinks along the way.

For more information about sleigh rides and to find one near you, check our recommendations.

Ice Skating

Ice Skating in Colorado

Lace up for some old-fashioned fun on ice. Colorado boasts many outdoor rinks, some staying open late into the evening for après ski laps. Most rinks offer skate rentals.

With ice rinks in the heart of many Colorado mountain towns and ski resorts, there are a number of opportunities for ice skating in Colorado!

Off-Road Tours

Colorado Off-Road Tours, ATV

Like to see the backcountry on an ATV, or other types of 4×4 off-road vehicle? We have just the ticket, with certified guides providing tours covering varied and challenging terrain, from the Arkansas Valley floor to trails that hit 9,100 feet above sea level elevations.

Favorite Colorado Off-Road Tours Locations

With 11 National Forests and 8.3 million acres of public land (BLM) there is plenty of space to explore via ATV. Please keep in mind that these public forests and lands do have rules. It’s best to read up on how to use these lands before jumping in. The US Forst Service rules are different than BLM rules. Please educate yourself about both.

ATV Off-Road Tours

Just outside Denver off of I-70 in Dumont, CO., is an ATV tour company worth visiting. The 4×4 roads in this area are pretty extreme and make for an exciting adventure.

Ouray Off-Road

Ouray Colorado is a favorite off-road destination and features 100s of miles of historical mining roads. This town has a vibrant community of ATV, Jeep, and 4×4 enthusiasts. Bring your own vehicle or sign up for an off-road tour. Guided tours, especially for newbies, is the best way to go, as these routes require skilled off-road drivers. When in Ouray, check out the variety of natural hot springs this area is renowned for.

Royal Gorge Region ATV Off-Road Tours

The Royal Gorge region has miles and miles of off-road trails too. Colorado Jeep Tours has an excellent fleet of Jeeps to show you around in. There are many guided ATV, Jeep, and off-road tour companies in the area to choose from, plus plenty of other attractions like the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. The Royal Gorge region is close to the front range and easily accessible from Colorado Springs or Pueblo.

Public Off-Road Lands

BLM areas are amazing places for off-road exploration. Some of the largest acres of BLM are found in NW Colorado and on the western slope of Colorado. However, unlike Ouray or the Royal Gorge region, most of these western slope BLM areas don’t have nearby guided off-road Tours companies or even quaint mountain towns to hang out in. For the most part, you are on your own when venturing off into these areas.

Art Galleries

Colorado Art Galleries

Visit a Colorado art gallery and discover a wide variety of artworks ranging from contemporary art to traditional fine art, glass art, prints, paintings, sculpture, fine art photography and other types of visual art. There is no better way to remember your trip than to take a part of our rich art heritage home with you.

Antiques

Colorado Antiques

Colorado is loaded with history, and it’s also home to hundreds if not thousands of antique stores – so if it’s a piece of the past you’re after, you’ve absolutely come to the right state. Beautiful little Florence south of Colorado Springs is known as the Antique Capital of Colorado, with more than 20 shops on its main street. Denver also has its Antique Row, a seven-block stretch on South Broadway. Whether it’s Victorian finery or mountainman primitive, it’s in the Centennial State in abundance.

Aerial Parks

Colorado Aerial Parks

Aerial parks and ziplining are gaining in popularity, and for good reason: They’re fun! You’ll find them all over Colorado – good bets are Soaring Tree Top Adventures in Durango, Captain Zip Line Adventure Tours in Salida and AVA-Cliffside Zipline in Idaho Springs. You’ll see nature from a whole new perspective as you zip along through forested mountains, over rivers and cliffs and above the high desert. Soar with the eagles!

Adventure Parks

Colorado Adventure Parks

Many people come to Colorado for adventure, and Adventure Parks top that experience off. Adventure Parks in Colorado are amazing because they have been incorporated into the natural mountain landscape. Using mountainous terrain and features to help peek the thrill of rides and awe-inspiring experiences. Various choices of Adventure Parks are spread across Colorado, and due to their popularity, aspects of Adventure Parks are popping up or are mixed in with other types of adventure.

Featured Adventure Parks

The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park near Cañon City is renowned for their featured attraction, the highest suspension bridge in North America. However, this park features several thrill-seeking rides and experiences. Here’s the list:

Royal Rush Skycoaster – is literally a giant swing that momentarily peaks out at 1,200 feet above the Arkansas River (the Royal Gorge) before sweeping back down at 50 mph.
Via Ferrata – a guided climbing adventure that leads visitors through massive granite walls on a cable system overlooking the Royal Gorge.
Cloudscraper Zip Line – soar above the roaring Arkansas River via state-of-the-art harnesses and braking system.
Aerial Gondola Ride – Glide across the Royal Gorge in a Poma-Leitner Gondola car. The gondola ride is included with your General Admission ticket.
Tommy Knocker Playland – with slides, ropes, 20-foot towers, tunnels, and a splash pad, this playground is a kid’s dream come true.
Water Clock – check out the historical replica.
Plaza Theater – explore the roots of the Bridge and Park while taking a journey into the past.

Royal Gorge rafting and Zipline Tours

Whitewater rafting in the Arkansas River or through the Royal Gorge is a huge attraction and a stand-alone thrill-seeking adventure. Some companies feature combo packages such as Royal Gorge Rafting and Zipline Tours. This company maximizes your fun by keeping these experiences headquartered out of the same location, the Adventure Hub.

Alpenglow Adventure Tours

Alpenglow Adventure Train Tours specializes in beginning and ending your tour right from your door. Planning your adventure via Alpenglow means choosing between Colorado’s top scenic train rides: the Georgetown Loop Railroad, the Zephyr Tour, or the Royal Gorge Railroad Tour, and receiving 25% Off your group ticket price.

Edge Zipline and Adventure Park

This outdoor adventure center is located near Denver (Castle Rock, CO.) and features 4 popular attractions.

Ziplines – 10 fast and long, thrilling zipline cables
Sky Trek – a 4-story aerial trekking course. Come check out the 110 unique elements from simple to full-fledged daredevil achievements. The ultimate jungle gym experience for kids and adults.
Adventure Tower – gear up to scale the wall or test your nerve with various free falls. Check out 13 thrilling elements.
Ninja Course – challenge yourself to a test of speed, agility, and endurance. Their course features 6 levels.

Find Adventure Parks

Adventure Parks in Colorado are in motion as they continue to pop up in various locations and combine man-made features and natural settings. Learn more about Colorado’s best thrill rides.

Glenwood Caverns

If you are in or traveling by Glenwood Springs, CO., stop at Glenwood Caverns. This mountain-top park goes year-round with various thrill-seeking rides, a scenic gondola, and cave tours.

Popular Resort Towns Adventure Parks

Adventure parks or elements of adventure parks are becoming more and more prevalent in Colorado’s popular resort towns. This is especially true for ski resort base areas. You can anticipate to find any assortment of the following during the summer months:

Scenic gondola rides or chairlift rides. In addition to the scenic ride, many access mountain-top parks with various challenges for kids and adults. Hiking trails or guided tours are often available along with mountain-top dining.
Lift service mountain biking has become a mainstay for resorts in the summertime. Bike and gear rentals, along with shops, are always close by. Sign up for lessons, tours, or bike demos.

Activity Centers – Mini Adventure Parks

Typical Ski Resort Base Area summertime attractions are activity centers or mini-adventure parks. Many have attractions such as:

Mountain coasters – rail-supported or track mountain coaster rides that wind through spectacular mountain scenery.
Bungee trampoline setups – strap in and flip out on a fantastic high-tech trampoline.
Mini golf courses – fun with the gang while sharpening your putting.
Gem Panning – a keep-what-you-find assimilation of panning for precious gem stones.
Ropes and challenge course jungle gyms.
Climbing walls – challenge yourself on a fabricated climbing wall.

Dog Sledding

Colorado Dog Sledding

In the outdoorsy, cold, fast-moving fashion of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race from Anchorage to Nome, sledding operators in Colorado can put you in a canine-powered conveyance and send you rocketing down a path behind a dozen dogs that are enthusiastically responding to the sound of, “Mush!”

There are several operators in the state – you’ll find them in Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Bond, Fraser, Oak Creek, Durango and Leadville – all in winter activity areas, of course.

Pagosa Springs

Things to Do in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Nestled in Southwest Colorado at the base of the Continental Divide, Pagosa Springs is one of the state’s undiscovered gems. Known for its three natural hot springs facilities, “Pagosah” is the Southwestern Ute word for “healing waters”. With 300+days of sunshine, ancient archaeological areas, and pristine forests, Pagosa Springs offers plenty of opportunities to soak up the scenery and enliven your spirit.

Surrounded by the largest contiguous wilderness area in the country, the Weminuche Wilderness, visitors to Pagosa Springs enjoy more than 3 million acres of National Forest to hike, bike, climb, drive, run, fish, raft, float, ride or explore our endless trails.

Pagosa Springs also offers visitors a rich geological and cultural history with Chimney Rock Archeological Site, the farthest “outlier” of Chaco Canyon, offering a fascinating historical look into the ancient culture of the Ancestral Puebloan Indians and the Fred Harman and Historical Museums both giving and intriguing insight at the rich past.

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