Colorado Springs's Local Vacation Guide

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  Alpine Express:

  Crested Butte

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  For over 30 years, Alpine Express has served the Crested Butte area with safe and reliable transportation. From airport transfers to specialty services, charters and more, we want to ensure that you enjoy your trip from the moment you arrive till the moment your plane leaves. With a fleet of shuttles, busses, and SUVs, Alpine Express is the only company authorize by the Colorado PUC to provide unrestricted call and demand limo service between Gunnison Airport and Crested Butte for shared ride airport shuttles. (less) ... Read more

  10% Off Alpine Express Shuttle

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  AVA Rafting & Zipline

  Breckenridge

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  Arkansas Valley Adventures (AVA) is part of a collection of premier Colorado companies that are locally owned and operated to help you enjoy all that Colorado has to offer. AVA is leader in outdoor adventure, offering whitewater rafting, zipline and via ferrata courses, overnight trips, fly fishing tours and more. Our other companies include Breckenridge Ski & Sport which offers summer mountain bike and e-bike rentals to explore the town of Breckenridge and surrounding mountain trails. Our transportation companies Peak 1 Express and MileMarker Van Rentals are here to get you safely and comfortably up to the mountains or wherever 4 wheels need to take you. (less) ... Read more

  FREE LUNCHES + WHITEWATER RAFTING

  We're offering FREE LUNCHES with our morning rafting trips on the Arkansas and Colorado Rivers. No promo code needed, just book your trip, enjoy a morning float down the river, and we\'ll se…

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  Colorado Adventure Park

  Fraser

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  Tubing Hill

     "The Colorado Adventure Park Tubing Hill is the newest, fastest, largest, and safest tubing hill in Fraser, Colorado just five minutes from Winter Park Ski Resort. We offer activities for all ages and adventure levels starting with tubing for participants ages three and over. How about some family fun? Link a few tubes together and share some laughs, from mild to wild we have a run for you. To support the adventurous kids who are looking for some motorized excitement, we now offer mini-snowmobiles for ages 6-13, under 130 pounds, for play on our groomed course. What Rocky Mountain adventure wouldn't be complete without the warmth and ambience of our evening bonfire and hot cocoa!" (less) ... Read more

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  Family Activity Backpacks!

     Discover our Family Activity Backpacks that visitors can check out at select parks for their journey along the trail. Libraries across the state are offering two "Check Out State Parks" passes, each for distribution with an activity backpack containing binoculars, brochures and other educational materials to library patrons. These packs help turn an ordinary hike into a learning adventure in nature! The interactive packs will include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering birds, insects, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Families can use the contents of the pack to let their imaginations soar or they can use some of the suggested activities for more structured exploration. The packs can help explorers of any age discover how fun the journey can be as they delve in for a closer look of the great outdoors. Activity packs may be checked-out at the park visitor centers or office for day use and returned before heading home or back to the campsite. (less) ... Read more

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  Castlewood Canyon - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     Castlewood Canyon State Park is a Colorado state park near Franktown, Colorado. The park protects a unique part of Colorado's history (the Castlewood Canyon Dam). Nature lovers and groups enjoy environmental diversity on several hiking trails ranging from mild to moderate. The trails range from .5 to 4 miles and can be combined for longer journeys. The winding Cherry Creek flowing along the canyon floor provides wonderful rest stops. Pets, on a leash, are welcome on most trails, except the new East Canyon Preservation Area trail. The natural amphitheater and the Bridge Canyon Overlook gazebo perched on the edge of the canyon are unique places for weddings or other outdoor ceremonies. Casual groups and families enjoy the picnic areas at both entrances. Remnants of geologic and local history combine when the then Castlewood Dam burst in 1933, sending a 15-foot-high wave of water into Denver. Ruins of the original ill-fated dam and the historic homestead still exist for hikers to see. (less) ... Read more

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  Cheyenne Mountain​​ - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     Enjoy Cheyenne Mountain State Park year round! Renew your spirit and connect with the outdoors while enjoying the sunny but cool days. Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, or biking on our 21 plus miles of trails waiting just for you.

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  Mueller - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     A popular watchable wildlife area, Mueller is home to abundant wildlife including elk, black bear, hawks, and mule deer. Mueller State Park has over 5,000 acres of spring-fed meadows, forested ridges and massive rocks of Pikes Peak Granite with several ponds that dot the landscape. The park supports a variety of plant-life ranging from native grasses and wildflowers to stands of spruce, fir, pine and aspen. Along with the elk, mule deer and bears, many small mammals and birds share the park's habitat. Visitors can enjoy year-round recreational opportunities including camping, picnicking, trail use, fishing and nature studies. Winter activities include sledding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Family Activity Backpacks!

     Discover our Family Activity Backpacks that visitors can check out at select parks for their journey along the trail. Libraries across the state are offering two "Check Out State Parks" passes, each for distribution with an activity backpack containing binoculars, brochures and other educational materials to library patrons. These packs help turn an ordinary hike into a learning adventure in nature! The interactive packs will include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering birds, insects, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Families can use the contents of the pack to let their imaginations soar or they can use some of the suggested activities for more structured exploration. The packs can help explorers of any age discover how fun the journey can be as they delve in for a closer look of the great outdoors. Activity packs may be checked-out at the park visitor centers or office for day use and returned before heading home or back to the campsite. (less) ... Read more

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  Downtown Aquarium

  Denver

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  An Underwater Adventure Downtown Aquarium features over 500 species of marine life and mammals in the million-gallon Aquarium Adventure Exhibit.

     Explore 14 different ecosystems such as the rainforest where you can observe swimming Sumatran tigers or venture through the North American wilderness and discover river otters, a variety of freshwater fish or go panning for gold. Don't forget to visit the interactive Stingray Reef touch tank, Aquarium Restaurant, and the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. Discover the wonder and mystery of the underwater world and more through our family and school programs, camps, overnights and behind-the-scenes tours! During your adventure watch our Mystic Mermaids perform under the sea (full schedule online). (less) ... Read more

  $6 DISCOUNTED KIDS EXHIBIT PASS

  $6 Kids Exhibit Pass (10 yrs and under) with the purchase of an Adult Exhibit Pass. Not valid with any other offer or promotion. No cash value. Limit one discount per coupon.

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  Echo Canyon River Expeditions

  Canon City

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  Locals know they don't have to travel far to experience true Colorado adventure! Echo Canyon River Expeditions is the ultimate locals' getaway with half and full day whitewater rafting trips, and featuring trips that range from mild to wild. Echo is located right by the famous Royal Gorge and near Colorado Springs. Check out their on-site cabin rentals and glamping tent rentals as well!

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  Echo Canyon River Expeditions

  Cañon City

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  Whitewater rafting with Echo Canyon River Expeditions is the quintessential outdoor activity ideal for families interested in exploring the great outdoors of Colorado! Allow the team at Echo to craft the ideal raft trip for your family. With half day and full day Colorado whitewater rafting options, and trips for kids as young as 4 years of age, we offer a number of trips so we can customize your experience for maximum enjoyment...and to tire out your kiddos!

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  Elitch Gardens Theme Park

  Denver

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  Click on the Web Site Link for Discounted Tickets at Elitch Gardens!

     Located in the heart of Denver and celebrating 130 years of fun. Elitch Gardens is Colorado's only world-class combination theme and water park. From thrilling roller coasters to pint-sized adventures, a splashin' water park and tons of special events, like Fright Fest in the fall, there's thrills for all.

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  Generation Wild

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  Generation Wild

  Make this your best summer ever. All 99 days of it. Join our friend Wilder for 99 days of fun in all four corners of Colorado. Wilder is part goat, part yeti, all friend, and he is wandering across the wonder-filled land of Colorado. Join him to go chase butterflies. Skip stones. Find the Little Dipper. Eat s'mores smushed with strawberries. (Yes! That's a thing.) Splash in mud puddles. Blow dandelion seeds. Go do this, that, and the other. We're just getting started. Get ready, Colorado! It's going to be a Wilder summer.

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  Open Air Adventure Park

  Estes Park

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  We provide ADVENTURE With 32 unique challenges at 11 and 21 feet in the air we provide an Estes Park activity fit for almost every age and ability. Climb over hanging chairs, zipline from platform to platform with our airboard or stretch your abilities with Pirates Crossing. Need a harder challenge? Almost every element has multiple options that can make it easier or harder, giving you a custom adventure. Pick Your Challenge Unlike most aerial adventure parks in Colorado, ours has no direction or route. You get to go where you want to go and do what challenges you want to do. You can repeat a challenge, skip one, or try it in a new way. You get to have control of your adventure experience! We are there for you During your time on our course, our staff will be there along the way to support you. You will have the same staff member teach you about our course, be available to help encourage and challenge you, and on occasion talk you through that persistent fear of heights. We are minutes from Downtown Estes Park. Surrounded by sweeping mountain vistas. (less) ... Read more

  Book online and save!

  Book online and save! Use code SAVE$ at checkout for adult admission at $35 and child admission at $25. Happy Birthday! We love a good birthday celebration just like anyone else. Book you…

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  Rocky Mountain Adventures

  Fort Collins

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  Enjoy the Thrill of Colorado Rafting Adventures. Rocky Mountain Adventures offers a variety of whitewater rafting excursions throughout Colorado, from half-day trips to up to three days of rafting, camping and hiking. Choose from a pure adrenaline rush or various family adventures on the Cache la Poudre or Clear Creek, or a relaxing family float on the Upper Colorado and anything in between. We also offer rafting trips on the Arkansas and North Platte River.

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  Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

  Canon City

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  $2 off per person if you purchase your ticket online

     The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is a great place for adventure. From America's highest suspension bridge to the world's scariest Skycoaster, there's something for everyone. Educational birds of prey shows are added in the afternoons from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

  $2 off per person Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

  $2 off per person if you purchase your ticket online. Education/Field Trip Discount $10 off per student for pre-booked school groups mention ColoradoKids.com when booking.

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  Snow Mountain Ranch

  Granby

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  Fresh air. Wildlife. Open spaces. Set off on a snow-filled mountain getaway this winter to YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch! Explore 120 km of groomed Nordic Trails, explore the vast open spaces on snowshoes, or glide across the snow on a dog sled. No matter how you choose to explore, Snow Mountain Ranch has something for everyone in your family.

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  Staunton

  Pine

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  Colorado State Park

     From high grassy meadows at 8,100 feet to soaring granite cliffs over 10,000 feet, Staunton State Park's varied geology, soils, water features, and climate support rare and unexpected plant communities and a rich diversity of wildlife and provide a myriad of outdoor recreation opportunities. Colorado's newest state park opened to the public on May 18, 2013. The park is located approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Denver, north of US Highway 285 and about six miles west of Conifer.

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  Telluride Express

  Telluride

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  For over 30 years, Telluride Express has served the Telluride area with safe and reliable transportation. From airport transfers to specialty services, charters and more, we want to ensure that you enjoy your trip from the moment you arrive till the moment your plane leaves. With a fleet of shuttles, busses, and SUVs, Telluride Express is the only company authorize by the Colorado PUC to provide unrestricted call and demand limo service between Telluride and all the Western Slope Airports for shared ride airport shuttles and private rides. (less) ... Read more

  10% Off Telluride Express Shuttle

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Accommodations

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  Alpine Express:

  Crested Butte

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  For over 30 years, Alpine Express has served the Crested Butte area with safe and reliable transportation. From airport transfers to specialty services, charters and more, we want to ensure that you enjoy your trip from the moment you arrive till the moment your plane leaves. With a fleet of shuttles, busses, and SUVs, Alpine Express is the only company authorize by the Colorado PUC to provide unrestricted call and demand limo service between Gunnison Airport and Crested Butte for shared ride airport shuttles. (less) ... Read more

  10% Off Alpine Express Shuttle

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  Aspen Square Condominium Hotel

  Aspen

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  Individual. Welcoming. Unforgettable. The Aspen Square Condominium Hotel is ideally located in downtown Aspen across from the Aspen Mountain Gondola. The hotel offers the convenience and space of condominium lodging combined with full hotel-style services, and easy access to myriad outstanding restaurants, unique shops, art galleries and activities all year round. Services and amenities include lobby and front desk, concierge services, daily housekeeping, outdoor pool and hot tubs, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and free parking. Accommodations range from Fireplace Studio Suites to large condominiums, all with a well-equipped kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, private balcony, comfortable living room seating area and flexible bedding arrangements. Aspen Square is the Hospitality Place in downtown Aspen! (less) ... Read more

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  Beaver Run Resort

  Breckenridge

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  Breckenridge Lodging at Beaver Run Resort

     Step outside your door and crisp mountain air fills your lungs, blue sky touches the mountain tops and the bright sun warms your heart. You're in Breckenridge, a winter wonderland and a summer escape offering activities and adventures for travelers of all ages. Beaver Run Resort is located in Breckenridge, Colorado, home to one of Americas favorite alpine destinations, the Breckenridge Ski Resort. Fresh snow tracks are outside your door with ski-in ski-out access to the Beaver Run Super Chair lift and the Quicksilver Six. During Summer, outdoor enthusiasts will love hiking, mountain biking, flyfishing, white water rafting and horseback riding. The Jack Nicklaus designed Breckenridge Golf Club offers 27 holes of championship play. Outdoor Music Festivals, parades and a film festival complete Summer activities in Breckenridge. Established in the 1800s, Breckenridge is over 140 years old. Originally a mining haven for gold and silver, the town still reflects a quaint Victorian atmosphere with shops, boutiques and restaurants lining Main Street. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Camping in Colorado

     Lying beneath a starry canopy and drifting off to the sound of nature is just one draw to camping in Colorado. Breathtaking natural beauty, few bugs and the abundance of outdoor activities at your fingertips make the Centennial State one of the nation's most popular places to camp. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages more than 4,000 campsites throughout the state. We have everything from backcountry sites for those who desire seclusion to full-hookup sites with individual pressurized water, sewer and electrical connections. Our parks make the perfect setting for affordable, family-friendly vacations. Weekdays offer your pick of prime campsites, cabins or yurts and allow you time to explore and discover Colorado's diverse landscapes and attractions. (less) ... Read more

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  RVshare.com

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  RV rentals make for the perfect family getaway. Enjoy days filled with long hikes and exploring the outdoors while evenings are spent around the campfire before returning to a cozy bed for some R&R. RVs let you and your family travel comfortably, and park up close to your favorite places. Whether you want to visit a national park, a certain attraction, or just enjoy time spent on the road making stops along the way, an RV from RVshare is the perfect option for your next vacation. Enjoy peace of mind when you rent an RV from RVshare with insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, and our worry-free rental guarantee. Search through thousands of RVs ranging from huge Class A motorhomes to small pop up trailers. Our platform makes booking safe and easy. (less) ... Read more

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  Snow Mountain Ranch

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  Fresh air. Wildlife. Open spaces. Set off on a snow-filled mountain getaway this winter to YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch! Explore 120 km of groomed Nordic Trails, explore the vast open spaces on snowshoes, or glide across the snow on a dog sled. No matter how you choose to explore, Snow Mountain Ranch has something for everyone in your family.

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  Telluride Express

  Telluride

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  For over 30 years, Telluride Express has served the Telluride area with safe and reliable transportation. From airport transfers to specialty services, charters and more, we want to ensure that you enjoy your trip from the moment you arrive till the moment your plane leaves. With a fleet of shuttles, busses, and SUVs, Telluride Express is the only company authorize by the Colorado PUC to provide unrestricted call and demand limo service between Telluride and all the Western Slope Airports for shared ride airport shuttles and private rides. (less) ... Read more

  10% Off Telluride Express Shuttle

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Family Dining

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  Snow Mountain Ranch

  Granby

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  Fresh air. Wildlife. Open spaces. Set off on a snow-filled mountain getaway this winter to YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch! Explore 120 km of groomed Nordic Trails, explore the vast open spaces on snowshoes, or glide across the snow on a dog sled. No matter how you choose to explore, Snow Mountain Ranch has something for everyone in your family.