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- 19 miles from Alamosa on Highway 17. The "Two Mile Creek Wildlife Habitat" provides the opportunity to view gators and reptiles in a natural setting, to fish and go boating, nature trail hiking and picnicking.
- Gateway to the San Luis Valley in south central, CO with attractions that are great for family vacations, outdoor enthusiasts, sportsmen, heritage travelers. Year-round adventure awaits you!
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- Every Saturday in July & August. In Fraser at County Road 73. EVENTS: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Saddle Bronco Riding, Bareback Riding, Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Bull Riding.
- Specializing in Ouray, Colorado since 1969, offering Jeep rentals & scenic tours, PLUS hot air balloon rides, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, horseback riding, and more! For the personal touch - give us a try!
Historic Sites:
- Near Bailey this National Historic Site and Museum on South Platte River, 45 miles SW of Denver. Cabins. Large Gift, Christmas & Holiday shop - open all year. Museum open June to mid-September.
Mines:
- Over one hundred years of Colorado history since 1893. See how gold bearing ore was processed in our Historic Mining & Milling Museum. 30 minutes west of Denver on I-70 in Idaho Springs.
- Fun for the entire family! Whether your staying in Ouray, Silverton or Durango spend an afternoon on a tour of a real gold mine, then pan for gold. Have breakfast or a Texas BBQ lunch. Gold nugget jewelry!
- Lake City's only underground gift shop, museum & mine tour. Our guided tour takes you back 100 years. See how miners lived and experience the bygone age of hard rock mining. Try your luck at gold panning.
- In Central City - a great family day trip. Dig your own high-grade gold ore to take home. Tour guides are actual hard-rock miners. Tours by appointment only. The ground is level and wheelchair accessible.
- CATCH GOLD FEVER at working gold mine - as seen on the Discovery Channel! A short drive from Denver, in historic Idaho Springs mining district. A great day trip for folks with kids living in the Metro area.
Museums:
- In Colorado's Central Plains on the Colorado/Kansas border along I-70, history and heritage on 6-1/2 acres featuring 21 historic buildings. Home of the Kit Carson County Carousel, a National Landmark!
- In beautiful downtown Fort Morgan, off of Interstate I-76 in Northeastern Colorado, about an hour drive from Denver. Learn about Hillrose Soda Fountain & Glenn Miller (Fort Morgan Most Famous Graduate!).
- HOME OF RED RYDER & LITTLE BEAVER in Pagosa Springs. See where comic strips were created by artist/cartoonist Fred Harman. Outstanding original oil paintings of the Old West. Museum & gift shop.
- In La Junta near Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site. This Native American Museum has a premiere collection of Native American Indian art, artifacts, trading post, tours, and Koshare dance performances.
- Learn the story of Morrison's dinosaur discoveries on Dinosaur Ridge, and the wildlife that shares the area today. Touch real dinosaur bones and help chip rock away from the Return of the Native exhibit.
- Mining's colorful history is showcased in Leadville, known as the 'Smithsonian of the Rockies', exhibits are numerous and fascinating. CONVENTION CENTER: Available for weddings, dinners, conventions.
- Take a walk back in history . . . The spirited history of the Pikes Peak Region comes to life with daily activities, demostrations and special events open in summer and autumn. Great for family of all ages!
- Relive 19th century life in a Colorado mining town Fairplay, on east side of the Continental Divide. A great Family activity - stop here to stretch young & old legs while having fun! Click for MONEY $AVING coupon.
Shopping Malls:
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Tours:
- We are the only jeep tour company in the Salida/Buena Vista area that crosses the Continental Divide! America's Luxury Jeep tours at economy prices! Enhance the Magic of the Mountains!
- A full day of fun for everyone in your family, bringing out the kid in everyone! In historic Glenwood Springs, offering a unique mountain-top adventure: cave tours, thrill rides, tram rides, dining at the Lookout Grille.
- Spectacular view of Dunes & the San Luis Valley. At the entrance of Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, 32 miles NE of Alamosa. Full hookup RV sites, seperate tenting area & camper cabins.
- A Denver tradition, manufacturer of old-fashioned homemade Christmas candies, candy canes, lollipops, ribbon candy & a full line of chocolate confections. Free factory tours. Birthday party package.
- 4-Corners Specialist - Providing answers to the places that generate questions: Puebloan Ruins, Scenic Byways & Historical Mining. Tours depart daily, pickup/drop-off from your lodging, and a picnic lunch.
- Learn the story of Morrison's dinosaur discoveries on Dinosaur Ridge, and the wildlife that shares the area today. Touch real dinosaur bones and help chip rock away from the Return of the Native exhibit.
- In Lake City, at the same location for 50+ years. A full service outdoor & gift store specializing in hiking tours, fishing guide services, Jeep tours, snowshoeing packages, equipment rentals, and Trail Maps.
- Tours, tasting & gift shop near Canon City. The Abbey was established in 1926; the winery in 2002. Award winners include our Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Merlot. Plus fanciful fun wines.
Train Rides:
- Victorian Home with 6 bedrooms and 5 baths, front porch with rocking chairs, cozy parlor with an 1889 wood-burning stove and outdoor hot tub in Georgetown, ten minutes from Loveland Ski Area.
- America's Highest & Longest Narrow Gauge Railroad explores 64 miles of wild & rugged territory along the Colorado/New Mexico border, traveling through tunnels, over trestles, & deep into 2 National Forests.
- In Durango & Silverton relive history on board the famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offering year-round scenic train trips through the spectacular San Juan mountains.
- Discover Leadville's a hidden gem high above the clouds in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Passengers ride along the old Denver, South Park/Pacific and Colorado/Southern lines to the Continental Divide.
- It's been over 50 years since passengers have traveled the pass over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains between the towns of Alamosa, Antonito and La Veta. Steep grades and cliff-hanging curves await you.
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