As an alternative to cycling, hikers should visit Hanging Lake, a mysterious, emerald-hued natural wonder located high in the bluffs.
Relax over lunch at a fabulous restaurant, such as Sweet Basil, The Wildflower or Vail Chophouse. Then do some world-class shopping: Think couture and down-to-earth T-shirt shops and art galleries.
One of the most popular parks in the country, Rocky Mountain National Park welcomes 3 million visitors each year and still manages to nurture cravings for solitude.
For more heart-thumping amusement, race down the slopes on Breckenridge Ski resort’s new Gold Runner Coaster, an elevated alpine slide located at Peak 8.
Head to Frisco, where you can rent canoes, kayaks, pontoon boats and paddle boats to explore 25 miles of shoreline. Then stop off at the Peninsula Recreation Area for disc golf, picnics and hiking.
With a network of trails to suit every level of hiker, get up-close with the Flatirons (the slanting slabs of sandstone that are Boulder’s most recognizable landmark) framed by a beautiful meadow.
Here you can fuel up for the day at any of a dozen or so downtown coffee shops, where you’ll sit alongside students, freelancers and professorial types clicking away on their laptops.
See Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies inside one of the league’s most spectacular stadiums. With Rocky Mountain views, cool breezes and the crack of the bat, it’s a summer scene second to none.
Stand at exactly one mile above sea level on the gold-domed capitol’s steps and take a free tour of the building’s magnificent, historic interior.
