The calendar may claim that winter is still a few weeks away, but the weather outside begs to differ. That being said, get a head start on your winter (and beat the crowds!) by exploring these 14 Colorado locations:
- Maroon Bells (Aspen)
Flickr/Stephen Farris Do yourself a favor and visit the Maroon Bells at least once during the winter, spring, summer and fall–it looks astoundingly different (and stunning) every single time.
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (Durango)
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Facebook Hop aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad this winter, with non-stop service to the North Pole!
- Ouray Ice Park (Ouray)
Ouray Ice Park Facebook Sure, you’ve rock climbed and hiked around Ouray… but have you ever climbed one of their insane mountains made of pure ice?
- Denver Christkindl Market (Denver)
Denver Christkindl Market Facebook Ring in the holiday season by visiting the annual Denver Christkindl Market, which features authentic German foods, drinks, and gifts you won’t find anywhere else. (Except for maybe Germany!)
- The Springs Resort & Spa (Pagosa Springs)
Flickr/Daniel There is nothing in this world more heavenly than soaking your cares away in warm, therapeutic waters… The cold never bothered me anyway!
- Black Hawk
City of Black Hawk Facebook Winning big money is even more fun amidst blankets of snow and thousands of Christmas lights!
- Blue Mesa Reservoir (Gunnison)
Flickr/Nicholas Kimball Ice fish the largest body of water in Colorado for a variety of trout, salmon, and perch.
- Botanic Gardens (Denver)
Denver Botanic Gardens Facebook You haven’t really seen the Denver Botanic Gardens until you’ve seen them decked out in thousands of twinkling lights! (But hurry to get there; the Blossoms of Light close January 2nd.)
- Telluride/Mountain Village Gondola (Telluride)
Telluride.com Facebook Soar high above the snow covered earth in your very own gondola, with transportation between Telluride and Mountain Village via the San Juan Mountains. (It isn’t referred to as “the best commute in the country” for nothing!)
- Seven Falls (Colorado Springs)
Seven Falls Colorado Springs Facebook Hike up an out-of-this-world, 1,250-foot-wall box canyon and experience what National Geographic calls an “international wonder.”
- Georgetown Christmas Market
Flickr/Tom Pratt Step back in time by visiting the 55th annual Georgetown Christmas Market. Enjoy roasted chestnuts, Victorian carolers, and horse-drawn wagon rides through Historic Georgetown. (Hurry; this event ends December 24th!)
- Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs)
Flickr/David Blackley The spectacular red rock formations look even more beautiful against a soft, white backdrop.
- Paint Mines (Calhan)
Flickr/Michael Shealy “Oh the weather outside is frightful; but the subtle colors popping out from under the snow is so delightful!”
- Denver Zoo (Denver)
Flickr/Anders Knudsen Everyone who visits Zoo Lights LOVES the hundreds and thousands of sparkling lights and illuminated animal sculptures… and I can totally see why! (This seasonal event ends Janurary 3rd.)
Where is your favorite place to visit during the winter?
Flickr/Stephen Farris
Do yourself a favor and visit the Maroon Bells at least once during the winter, spring, summer and fall–it looks astoundingly different (and stunning) every single time.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Facebook
Hop aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad this winter, with non-stop service to the North Pole!
Ouray Ice Park Facebook
Sure, you’ve rock climbed and hiked around Ouray… but have you ever climbed one of their insane mountains made of pure ice?
Denver Christkindl Market Facebook
Ring in the holiday season by visiting the annual Denver Christkindl Market, which features authentic German foods, drinks, and gifts you won’t find anywhere else. (Except for maybe Germany!)
Flickr/Daniel
There is nothing in this world more heavenly than soaking your cares away in warm, therapeutic waters… The cold never bothered me anyway!
City of Black Hawk Facebook
Winning big money is even more fun amidst blankets of snow and thousands of Christmas lights!
Flickr/Nicholas Kimball
Ice fish the largest body of water in Colorado for a variety of trout, salmon, and perch.
Denver Botanic Gardens Facebook
You haven’t really seen the Denver Botanic Gardens until you’ve seen them decked out in thousands of twinkling lights! (But hurry to get there; the Blossoms of Light close January 2nd.)
Telluride.com Facebook
Soar high above the snow covered earth in your very own gondola, with transportation between Telluride and Mountain Village via the San Juan Mountains. (It isn’t referred to as “the best commute in the country” for nothing!)
Seven Falls Colorado Springs Facebook
Hike up an out-of-this-world, 1,250-foot-wall box canyon and experience what National Geographic calls an “international wonder.”
Flickr/Tom Pratt
Step back in time by visiting the 55th annual Georgetown Christmas Market. Enjoy roasted chestnuts, Victorian carolers, and horse-drawn wagon rides through Historic Georgetown. (Hurry; this event ends December 24th!)
Flickr/David Blackley
The spectacular red rock formations look even more beautiful against a soft, white backdrop.
Flickr/Michael Shealy
“Oh the weather outside is frightful; but the subtle colors popping out from under the snow is so delightful!”
Flickr/Anders Knudsen
Everyone who visits Zoo Lights LOVES the hundreds and thousands of sparkling lights and illuminated animal sculptures… and I can totally see why! (This seasonal event ends Janurary 3rd.)
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