Surrounded by the White River National Forest, Breckenridge is also the gateway to 2.3 million acres of outdoor wilderness.įor me, the best hikes in Breckenridge, CO were the Hoosier Pass Loop, the Blue Lakes Trail, and the Bakers Tank Trail. Surrounded by five peaks, Breckenridge has dozens of brag-worthy climbs, many with mind-bending views. Social and cozy with that trendy industrial-chic style.ĭuring the day you’ll want to be out in the mountains, as there is so much hiking to be done in Breckenridge. Nordic Lodge: Cabin-style, half a mile from hot springs. The Inn at Steamboat: Chalet vibes with outdoor pool and quick drive to the slopes. Low Country Kitchen: Great fried chicken and great deals during Happy Hourīack Door: Delicious burgers and casual beersĬreekside Cafe & Grill: Breakfast, but usually with a wait time The Steamboat Art Museum and the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra are two of the city’s most popular cultural attractions. Steamboat Springs is one of the many gateways to the hundreds of miles of hiking trails, biking trails, campgrounds, reservoirs, rivers, and lakes. The forest area covers nearly 3 million acres of northern Colorado into Wyoming. Steamboat Springs’ backyard is the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. Reservations are required.Įxplore Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests The most popular one is Strawberry Park Hot Springs, where the water percolates at a delicious 104 degrees (Fahrenheit) year-round. The natural hot springs bubble to the surface creating toasty natural soaking pools. Other highlights in Steamboat Springs are, well, the hot springs for which the town was named. You can hike to the falls if you want, or, if you’re lazy, you can take the paved path that leads to a lookout clearing with views directly over the falls. A 280-foot waterfall plunges down into Fish Creek Canyon within the surrounding Routt National Forest, just outside of the historic downtown. It’s Steamboat Springs’ dramatic first act. This is a blanket statement that you can ski anywhere on this list (and ski very, very well).īe sure to visit Fish Creek Falls when you first arrive. I do not ski at all, so I’m not going to talk about skiing. It goes without saying that practically every stop on this list is a ski destination. Do not drink too much (because you will get really drunk, really quickly - and pay for it the next day.) If you have headaches or feel dizzy, then you must come down to lower elevations as soon as possible. Altitude sickness is very real and it’s important to pay attention to your body. Even Denver is still a mile up in elevation. Health note: Most of the towns we visited in Colorado have elevations above 6,000 feet. I happened to be on an assignment during my time in Colorado, which is why we hit as many destinations as we did. You can take any section of this overall road trip and create smaller ones, all of which would be beautiful. Driving to Crested Butte is definitely a detour, but one that I would highly recommend. If you’re pressed for time, there are definitely sections of this road trip that you can cut. To get to the smaller towns you’ll take state, county, or local roads and because the entire state is cut by the Rocky Mountains, it can take a lot of time to go really short physical distances. Colorado really only has one main artery - I-70, which cuts across the state. This map shows you the route we took around Colorado and the order that we followed. To them, I say: I agree, you know Colorado better than I do - let’s not fight about it.Ĭolorado Map: Where We Traveled on This Epic Colorado Road Trip This is basically my way of stopping the trolls in their tracks. I know Colorado lifers out there have a long, long list of their personal favorites. I can only share with you the experiences I had and the places I went, which were far from exhaustive when it comes to how much Colorado has to offer. I am not an expert in the state of Colorado. Note: I know how passionate Colorado locals are about their state, so let me be upfront and say I am not a local. Speaking of budget, Colorado is also one of the most expensive places in the country so I’ve dedicated a section at the end to how to do Colorado and save some money in the process. The accommodations I list are ones that I would recommend if you’re going on a more forgiving budget. We were on a very strict budget, so we stayed at cheap motels or outside of town. You can treat each section as a mini guide. So buckle up and get ready to discover our epic Colorado road trip and how you can DIY. If you’re itching for a road trip this spring or summer, you will not be disappointed with a visit to Colorado. We spent a little more than a month driving all over the state discovering its best destinations and smaller insider secrets for ourselves.
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