Colorado Tourist Attraction

Denver Zoo

The Denver Zoo in Denver, Colorado is a special place to visit because of its special exhibits. Bear Mountain is where you’ll find grizzly bears and Asiatic black bears. Predator Ridge boasts 12 African species of mammals, such as lions, African wild dogs, and spotted hyenas, plus birds and reptiles. Primate Panorama is a 7-acre habitat designed for both large and small apes and monkeys. Take advantage of fishing, boating, hiking, biking, and kayaking at Dillon Reservoir. There’s much more to do in Colorado, which you can read about in the list below.  [top]

Denver Art Museum

The 356,000-square-foot DenverArt Museum features three exhibition venues, an auditorium, and an exquisite space for its permanent collection. This collection includes all varieties of art, such as African, American Indian, Asian, European, American, oceanic, photography, pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, Western American, textile, modern, and contemporary.  [top]

Elitch Gardens

An extremely popular amusement park in Denver, Colorado, ElitchGardens is rich with rides. Enjoy such fun thrill rides as Mind Eraser, Twister II, Boomerang, and Tower of Doom. Family rides include the Carousel, Tea Cups, Big Wheel and Tilt-a-Whirl. Water rides range from DisasterCanyon and ShipwreckFalls to CommotionOcean and Splashdown. Plus, there are concerts and special events throughout the season.  [top]

Eldora Mountain Resort

Located in Nederland, Colorado, which is 20 miles west of Boulder, Eldora Mountain Resort is the place to come to satisfy your winter sports needs. Discover top-notch downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. There are nearly 700 acres of skiable terrain with the longest run being three miles. Eldora’s most difficult mountain is the Corona Bowl, which is rated double-black diamond.  [top]

Dillon Reservoir

Outdoor enthusiasts will be very enthusiastic about Dillon Reservoir in Dillon, Colorado. Enjoy boating, canoeing, kayaking, and windsurfing. Fishing is also available, both of the lake and stream variety. Hiking and bicycle trails are plentiful as well. And in the winter, you can cross-country ski in the Frisco Nordic Ski area, which has a very scenic trail system.  [top]

Eagle Ranch Golf Course

Designed by Arnold Palmer and nestled in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Eagle Ranch Golf Club provides challenging golf and amazing views. Honored by Colorado Avid Golfer Magazine as Colorado’s Best Mountain Course under a $100 green fee, Eagle Ranch features wide fairways and large greens, making it the perfect place to play no matter what your golfing skills.  [top]

INVESCO Field at Mile High

Sports and entertainment are the hallmark of INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The stadium is home to the Denver Broncos of National Football League plus the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown, a long-time rivalry between the University of Colorado and ColoradoStateUniversity football teams. Great concerts have been held here, featuring such legends as Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles, and U2.  [top]

Denver Aquarium

Catch cool underwater adventures courtesy of the Denver Aquarium’s unique exhibits. The Under the Sea exhibit simulates coral reef with caves and crevices forming natural habitats. There are several rainforest exhibits that simulate various tropical rainforests. Some represent rainforests that are inundated by flooding while others showcase a protected mangrove swamp.  [top]

Dinosaur Ridge

Come to Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, Colorado for family-friendly entertainment. The VisitorCenter hosts such interactive activities as panning for gold, dinosaur track painting, fossil sifting, puppet shows, and a scavenger hunt that could win you prizes. Out on the ridge guides are waiting along the trail to talk about geology and fossils. There’s also a hiking trail and nature center.  [top]

Central City/Black Hawk Casinos

Gaming action is happening in spades at several Central City and Black Hawk casinos. The Bonanza Casino features 240 slot machines while blackjack and poker can be enjoyed at Easy Street Casino. Over at the Fortune Valley Hotel and Casino you can enjoy more than 1000 slots and nine table games, including Texas Hold'em and Seven Card Stud Poker  [top]