Take scenic routes along the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway, which snakes over soaring mountain forests. Explore the museums and fairgrounds of Pueblo.Įxplore South Central Colorado any time of year. Use Cañon City as a home base to go whitewater rafting and rock climbing along the Arkansas River. In Cripple Creek, learn about the town’s rich mining history. Just 15 minutes east of Caon City, youll discover Dakota Hot Springs. Cross it by foot to peek down into one of the state’s deepest canyons, known as the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas.ĭiscover many small towns dotted throughout South Central Colorado. Discover the ultimate in relaxation at the newly renovated Desert Reef Hot. Traverse the rushing Arkansas River across the Royal Gorge Bridge, one of the world’s highest suspension bridges. The sandy dunes, the largest of which rises 750 feet (229 meters) into the sky, stretch for miles. Mount Elbert, the highest point in the state, sits within the forest.Įxplore the otherworldly undulating landscape of Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. In San Isabel National Forest, find 19 of the state's 53 fourteeners, or mountain peaks over 14,000 feet (4,270 m) high. Explore the alpine valleys, high deserts and mountain slopes of Rio Grande National Forest. It’s a great way for families and first-timers to experience one of Colorado’s favoriteand wettest. Navigate class II and II whitewater rapids with an expert guide, and soak up the beauty of the surrounding high desert landscape, home to an abundance of native wildlife. In Pike National Forest drive or hike to the top of the famous Pikes Peak and enjoy stunning panoramic views. Paddle down the scenic Arkansas River on a half-day rafting adventure through Colorado’s Bighorn Sheep Canyon. More of the great outdoors awaits in the region’s many nationally designated wildernesses. Just outside the city, wander through Garden of the Gods, a collection of dramatic red sandstone formations. Visit the city’s many cultural institutions, such as the May Natural History Museum and the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey - voted Best Front Range Tasting Room by Colorado Vine. Royal Gorge Scenic Train - climb onboard the original transcontinental passenger train from the early 1900s.
Take tours of the United States Olympic Training Center and the US Air Force Academy. Featuring a high alpine desert landscape and a plethora of off-road routes. Use Colorado Springs, the second-largest city in the state, as a jumping-off point to explore the region. Grab your outdoor gear and explore its many natural wonders. Discover natural diversity ranging from the arid Great Sand Dunes National Park to the rushing Rio Grande River in this spectacular region of Colorado.īetween snowcapped mountains and high desert plains, whitewater rapids and natural hot springs, South Central Colorado has it all.
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