Planning to visit Colorado or you have a Colorado road trip on your bucket list for a long time. We are providing the most interesting places to visit in Colorado with kids and family. Planning to Colorado is one of the main things you have considered is the climate.
Colorado is best to visit throughout the year with lots of activities. Summer will be best for families who are not able to survive colder weather. Fall, winter and Spring are best to visit if you like snow and colder weather. If you want to escape the Texas heat during the months of June and July then take the drive to Colorado spring.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Gunnison national forest, Pawnee national grasslands, White River National Forest, Mt. Evans, Medicine- Bow- Routt National Forest.
Colorado is a place to enjoy mother nature, taking the drive, taking cabins near the Colorado river will be bring good relaxing and rejuvenation for every individual.
You can visit for weeks to 10 days by travel from Dallas.
The most important places to visit in Colorado springs are:
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Seven Falls
If you are visiting with kids , then Cheyenne mountain zoo will be a must visit place in Colorado. This Zoo is one of our list for kids to visit in Colorado. They have plenty of healthy animals and along with preserved natural space for animals to survive.
Visiting the Zoo will take a 2 hour drive from Denver and you can do it as a one day trip along with the added place Seven Falls which is 15 minute drive from Zoo.
Seven Falls
Regardless of age, people fall in love with these seven falls. Nature portrait painted tall rock walls with seven steps of water falls located at Broadmoor.
We were wondering while climbing the 224 steps by the way to build the tram inside the rock( which are available for physically challenged persons only ). Climbing the seven falls is one of the unique and memorable experience.
Always taking care of little kids, mainly holding hands and keeping an eye on kids is important in this place, since there are narrow and slippery places depending on the weather.
Pikes Peak
Visit the Highest summit on the Rocky Mountain with the base town Manitou springs. Visiting pikes peak.
The wonder of Cog Railway which has been running since 1891 will bring you one of the unique experiences by traveling for 3.5 hours round trip with a glimpse of the summit.
All ages are able to travel in this Cog Railway and it will be much colder at the peak than the base. Best to pack or wear clothes top to shoes to sustain the cold weather.
Maroon Lakes – Aspen ( Best for fall colors)
Maroon Lake – Visit the series of distinctively bell shaped, wine colored peaks towering 14,00 ft above the pristine, glacial Maroon Creek Valley with most spectacular natural views in the World and which are located outside of Snowmass Village.
You can enjoy the aspen mountain adventure in endless way throughout the year by going there are six scenic hiking trails, various camping sites and biking paths are the ways to explore the mountain.
Medicine- Bow- Routt National Forest.
Bow – Routt National Forest will be good to visit fall colors, if you not able to visit Aspen then target to visit Medicine – Bow – Routt Forest
Hanging Lake
You will experience one of the unforgettable hikes by climbing on Colorado’s treasure which is Hanging lake. Every footstep is worth experiencing the hidden beauty at the top of the hike. It is located in Glenwood Canyon which is about 7 miles from Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
We went to hike this place unknowingly, we thought of just a 1.9 mile hike but the reality is different.
The trail is 1.2 miles( 1.9 km) , but they are steep, rigorous and rocky at top of the hike in just over a mile, the trail gains elevation of 1200 feet(366m). Small children and the elderly have found the hike especially difficult and We started to step inch by inch due to taking an 8 month baby and a 5 year boy .
One of our memorable hikes, since we have to carry our 8 months on one hand and our elder kid 5 year old Abhinav managed to take the hike!!
Half way up , we were thinking of quitting the hike. Since then, we went with friends and kids. When one of them wants to give up, the other person cheers up to climb up.By taking so many stops, we reached the top of the hike and all those suffering are worth it to watch the waterfalls and hanging lake teel photo perfect color.
If you are planning to visit Hanging lake, kids and elders are very important and people with health conditions should avoid this hike. Carry a backpack with water and healthy snacks and fruits and foods. There are no ways to take strollers, so plan well if you are hiking with little kids.
Good sports shoe is a must for this hike. If you are hiking without kids and any health condition then all you need is a show, snacks and water!!.
If you love nature then the hike provides you all the beauty of small small water falls, tall trees with black rock formation that look just like the original hand painting!!.
Take extra change clothes, if you are ready to get wet and the waterfalls on the sides of the hanging lake.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Historic amphitheater which was built alongside the towering red sandstone formations make it the world’s best open – air concert venue with seating area up to 9,525.
There are regular scheduled events, Hiking trails, Saturday Yoga by famous instructors and much more.
The elevation of the amphitheater’s top row is approximately 6,450 feet above sea level.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
The great sand dunes are located at around a 4 hour drive from Denver. It might look easy to drive but in reality you need to pack and plan ahead.
The park’s elevation (8,200 feet) makes it the best for dark – sky – loving stargazers. They offer astronomy programs every evening May- September.
The Junior Ranger program has different activities for kids ages 3-12 and they earn a badge once they’ve completed the task.
Yes, it is amazing to view and explore the sand dunes but all you need to plan ahead your trip.
If you are planning with kids and family then load your car with water, juice, food from breakfast to dinner and it is always best to go with friends instead of going single family or individual. The main tip , plz follow the speed limit around sand dunes, chance of getting ticket for overspeed at 10 MPH.
Weather plays a major role while visiting Sand dunes, avoid summer and plan during spring or fall to visit. Little breezy weather will not drain energy and kids can play well for a long time.
Take weather appropriate clothes, shoes and a sand playing kit !!
They are providing cam sites at Pinon Flats Campground which is about 44 sites on a first come first serve basis.
hike, ski, sledding board, splash in Medano Creek are the activities to do !!
Royal Gorge Bridge
What a hidden man made wonder located in Colorado , the history of making this bridge wowed us more than the viewing of the bridge .
The Royal Gorge suspension is 956 feet over the Arkansas River; the top of the bridge gives an ideal place for scenic views.
The Royal Gorge bridge is perfectly made to enjoy by every age from America’s highest Zipline to 360 degree panoramic view of the Royal gorge from the Gondolas.
Other activities like rafting, a historic railroad and dinosaur places to visit.
If you like rock climbing , then check with their newest attraction Via Ferrata course for family – friendly climbing experience.
Get into the World’s Scariest Sky coaster( The Royal Rush Sky Coaster) -Swing up to 50 mph over the edge of the Royal Gorge with a thrilling experience at 1,200 feet over the Arkansas River !
Cloudscraper ZipLine
Fly by the seat with hands free zips across the Royal Gorge, rim to rim.
For Skiing
Copper Mountain
If you are looking for world class skiing and snowboarding terrain just 2 hour drive from Denver. This Mountain in a small village with resort style stay and explore options are best for every skiing lover.
Telluride
One of the popular ski resort not just good to view colorful Victorian era homes. historic buildings, restaurants and Telluride’s luxury hotels.
The best times to visit are from mid-June to August and from mid-November to early April.
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