Family travel. Car road trips. Motorcycle road trips. National parks are the perfect vacation, no matter who you travel with or how you get there…and that’s why I’m a fan of national parks. Lucky for me, my backyard of Colorado has four national parks, including the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Living in Colorado, we have exceptional travel experiences within walking distance or a short road trip. From its amazing zoo to riding the rails, Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region is a frequent destination for our multigenerational family travel because it offers so much to see and do. Here are our top things to do in Colorado Springs with kids.
Denver is a hot spot for nightlife and foodie adventures with numerous new restaurants and cocktail destinations opening in the past six months. We’re here with the best restaurants in Denver to add to your itinerary.
With a name like Loveland and a zip code in Colorful Colorado, anytime is a sweet time to visit. But why not travel during February and celebrate Valentine’s Day in the nation’s Sweetheart City and take advantage of these seasonal packages? Read on for romantic travel deals to Loveland, Colorado.
The perfect storm is fresh Snow, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday — we’re talking Colorado Ski Resort travel deals and savings. Celebrate an average snowfall of 300 inches a year at Colorado’s 25 Ski resorts and areas — and snag some savings on your next Colorado ski vacation. **UPDATED with 2017 Travel Deals!**
To celebrate Cheyenne Mountain Resort joining the prestigious Dolce Hotel Brand, this Colorado Springs Hotel is offering hotel rooms for $20 room nights. From family gatherings surrounded by scenic vistas to grand adventures throughout the Pikes Peak Region, the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs is the perfect destination for your next family vacation, girlfriend getaway, or couples escape.
From operas to plays and Broadway shows, Denver’s theatre scene is pretty special to the locals. But until last month, not many outside of the Mile High city recognized how much we valued our theatre. Theater fans started to look twice at Denver’s potential. This week, my granddaughter and I were two lucky ducks that got to see the Broadway-bound Disney’s Frozen heat the Denver stage first hand. Read on to see why we loved it!
You’ve plotted your journey, filled the gas tank, and packed the luggage and kids into the car. Now you are ready for your family-friendly road trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. But with so much to see and do, where do you start? How much time should you allow? Should you camp in the park, or stay in Estes Park or Grand Lake? Read on for my tips for visiting America’s favorite park: Rocky Mountain National Park.
As a long-time Denver metro local, I discovered the family friendly hotels Colorado Springs due to its proximity to the Mile High City. And when my then preschool age grandchildren set their eyes on the massive towers of The Broadmoor, a family friendly, luxury Colorado hotel, they fell in love with the magical experience, just as I did.
April showers bring May flowers — and a whole lot of love to Heart of The Mile High City. Public transportation just got a Mile High kick with the April opening of Commuter Rail Service. This new Colorado light rail connects Denver International Airport to downtown.
That moment when you realize that you are literally on top of the world riding on Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park at 12,000 feet — this is bucket list worthy. One of Colorado’s most popular national parks, once you breathe in the fresh (and thin) air, experience its subalpine and alpine world, you’ll savor this memory for years to come. Yes, your motorcycle can take you places and Rocky Mountain National Park is one of those places.
