I dream about going to Colorado nearly every single day!
My first time arriving in Colorado was an experience in itself! I haven’t been to many airports, but enough to know that I should follow the crowds getting off the plane because they seemed to know where they were going and I certainly didn’t! When I finally found baggage claim to meet my niece and get my luggage, I was ready to breathe in the fresh Colorado air! There seemed to be nothing but desert-like farmland surrounding the airport, but as we continued driving to where my family lives, I almost shouted out how beautiful it was and I had never seen mountains like these before! It was a joyous experience and I wanted to express my inner awe in a song or a book!
So do you know the best Family Vacations in Colorado?
Family vacations can supply lifelong memories, but to ensure that every family member is satisfied, it's important to travel to the perfect locale.
With the help of reader votes and expert opinions, we compiled this list of travel destinations that offer reasonable rates and activities the whole family can enjoy.
(1)Garden of the Gods
A very popular place and can get crowded quickly.Jam-packed with dramatic rock formations, the Garden of the Gods is a prime spot for hiking amid beautiful scenery. Stop for a photo by the Steamboat Rock, then set out to trek the 21 miles of trails within the park. The 1.5-mile-long Perkins Central Garden Trail is wheelchair accessible and runs between all the major sights like the Kissing Camels. On your way back, grab a snack and shop for souvenirs at the gift shop.
(2)Rocky Mountain National Park
Explore the Rocky Mountain National Park on this all-day trip from Denver or Boulder. Discover the rugged scenery of the Colorado mountains as you weave through small towns and travel over alpine passes. Be on the lookout for wildlife such as elk, black bears, and moose. Inside the park, you’ll have the chance to take short hikes or simply relax.
(3)Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Naturally formed, open air Amphitheatre consists of two, three-hundred-foot monoliths serving as a "stage" for musical performances.
(4)Durango Colorado
Get on the wild and wonderful Animas River with this 2.5-hour whitewater rafting tour. With your guide at the helm, take to the swirls, churns, and rapids, zooming away from Durango—an epic journey fit for both beginner and experienced paddlers. The panoramic canyon scenery along the Animas adds a sense of relaxation to the thrills!
Maybe you say why not Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Ophir, Crested Butte, or North Park? .Hope I didn’t forget anything!
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