Places to see in Colorado vacation sights in Colorado Explore things to do in Colorado

Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Colorado with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Colorado sites or check out the sites in another state.

You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Colorado that have become local favorites easily with our site.

We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Colorado whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is the result of a unique public/private partnership between the City of Fort Collins Museum (est. 1941) and the nonprofit Discovery Science Center (est. 1989). They are a hands-on history and science museum, filled with interactive exhibits and fascinating artifacts that tell the stories of Northern Colorado.

SoCo Escape Room

Pueblo, CO

SoCo Escape Room entertains the adventurous by locking them in rooms and daring them to escape. The question that remains: Are you ready for the challenge?

Elitch Gardens Theme Park

Denver, CO

Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park, locally known as “Elitch’s”, is an amusement park in Denver. It is owned by Stanley Kroenke and operated by Premier Parks, LLC. Elitch Gardens is Colorado’s only combination theme & water park celebrating 127 years of fun.

Lory State Park

Bellvue, CO

Hit the trail at Lory State Park and enjoy mountain biking, hiking, picnicking and horseback riding amid some fabulous foothills scenery just minutes from Fort Collins and adjacent to Horsetooth Reservoir. The variety of trails is great for short or long hikes, mountain bike rides, horseback rides and trail runs. Backcountry camping is also available for visitors looking for a quiet getaway close to suburban Fort Collins.

Seven Falls

Colorado Springs, CO

Behind you, the prairies extend for hundreds of dry miles to the east. Ahead, the foothills rise abruptly, divided by winding streams that have carved out verdant valleys. Enter South Cheyenne Canyon – only five minutes from the very civilized Broadmoor Hotel – and you find yourself immersed in Colorado’s famous natural beauty. Once inside Seven Falls, you will be enveloped by cliffs and delighted by the cascade of water. The falls tumble 181 feet down the head of this box canyon, dancing from granite face to granite face in seven distinct leaps.

Global Village Museum of Arts

Fort Collins, CO

The Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures is dedicated to showcasing international folk art. Exhibits are created to engage and inspire visitors to learn more about world cultures, people, art, and history in order to promote understanding and peace.

Fort Collins Museum of Art

Fort Collins, CO

FCMOA is a nationally recognized leader inspiring others to experience the world differently through arts and culture. FCMOA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization funded by member & donor contributions.

Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum

Pueblo, CO

Educational out reach to the community of American military aviation history, Aerospace Education, and displays dedicated to conflicts that the US has participated in from the early 20th Century to the present.

Rosemount Museum

Pueblo, CO

Built in 1893, this 37-room mansion was home to the John A. and Margaret Thatcher family and named for Mrs. Thatcher’s favorite flower. It remained a family residence for 75 years. Designed by noted New York architect Henry Hudson Holly and two years under construction, the mansion was completed in 1893. Nearly all furnishings, accessories, decorative arts, paintings, custom paneling, wall and window treatments are original to the home.

Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo

Pueblo, CO

The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP) is a 32 acre urban waterfront experience open to the Public daily. The Riverwalk returned the Arkansas River to its historic location at the heart of downtown Pueblo, after being diverted in the 1920’s due to a devastating flood that destroyed much of Pueblo. The Riverwalk’s current location serves the community by revitalizing a segment of the downtown area that was previously unsightly and unusable. This urban development transforms the community and has been vital in attracting new businesses, thereby helping the stabilize the economic base of the city.