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14 of the best weekend getaways in Colorado for a romantic road trip or just a quick adventure! Image shown is Garden of the Gods.
Hiking & Outdoor Adventure, United States

The 14 Best Weekend Getaways in Colorado: from Hiking to Hot Springs

Last Updated:   October 28, 2020

We Californians like to joke that the only state we love as much as California is Colorado. (I say joke, but we’re being totally serious.) But I think it’s because we share a lot in common with our landlocked friend-state: legal weed (hayyy), glorious snow-capped mountains, and an unofficial state-wide obsession with rock climbing. Something else our states both share is an endless number of towns, villages, cities, and parks to explore on a weekend getaway! There are also tons of fun, beautiful, and downright weird places to explore on a weekend getaway in Colorado. We partnered with some of our favorite travel bloggers to create this list of the best weekend getaways in Colorado!

by Lia Garcia 
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Rocky Mountain National Park is a great day trip from Boulder, Colorado.
United States

8 Amazing Day Trips from Boulder, Colorado

Last Updated:   October 21, 2020

A spiritual mecca. A festival celebrating a frozen corpse. A haunted college town. Oh, and Rocky Mountain National Park. What do these have in common? They’re all some of the best day trips from Boulder, Colorado! Discover these 8 quirky weekend getaway destinations for your next trip to Colorado, plus what to do in each spot.

by Lia Garcia 
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The 8 best day hikes near Denver, Colorado that you've never heard of. Avoid crowds and take in the mountains on these incredible hikes in Colorado!
Hiking & Outdoor Adventure, United States

The 8 Best Day Hikes Near Denver, Colorado (That Nobody Knows About)

Last Updated:   October 21, 2020

When most people think of hiking in Colorado, peace, solitude and wilderness are usually the goal. But most of the hiking trails near Denver, Colorado are crowded: not exactly ideal. The good news is that with just about the same amount of driving away from Denver, you can find yourself in some very remote locations that are easy to find, easy to park at and way less traveled. These undiscovered hiking trails near Denver, Colorado promise amazing sights, solitude, and a good chance of wildlife sightings – and they’re all an easy drive from Denver. This guest post lays out the 8 best day hikes near Denver, Colorado that nobody knows about!

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