Anheuser-Busch Brewery & Clydesdale Barn. Located just off I-25 at Mountain Vista Dr.  North of Ft Collins.
Tours Oct-May: Thursday-Monday 10:AM-4:00pm.
Tours June-Aug: 9:30AM-4:30PM.
Tours: Sept. 10:00am-4:00pm.

Art District on Santa Fe Denver This multicultural neighborhood, just minutes from downtown, features the largest concentration of art galleries in Denver. The galleries in the district are dedicated to promoting public awareness of Santa Fe Drive as a unique art and cultural district, and furthering the arts and art education in the Denver metropolitan community.   Link

Air Force Academy The Academy is currently open to visitors take exit 156B from I-25 just north of Colorado Springs proper. Areas open to visitors are the Academy Chapel, The field House, Arnold Hall and the Honor Court. 

Buffalo Herd Nature Preserve  Buffalo Herd Located 20 miles west of Denver at I-70 Exit 250. The city of Denver maintains a herd of buffalo in a natural setting. The buffalo are direct descendants of the last wild buffalo herd left in America. Excellent photo opportunities.

Butterfly Pavilion   At the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, they have more adventures than you can imagine. Explore the tropical rainforest where over 1,200 butterflies flutter around you. Hold a friendly tarantula in the palm of your hand. Discover what lurks in your very own backyard on a colossal scale. It's where science, fun and education come together.

Carter Lake is located southwest of Loveland against the foothills. The lake is about 25 miles south of Ft Collins. The lake is 1,100 acre reservoir surrounded by 1,000 acres of public lands. It is a popular spot for sailing, camping, swimming and water skiing.

Cave of the Winds Located 6 miles West of Colorado Springs on Highway 24. Open all year. One of the best caving tours in America. Three levels of cave tours offered. 100,000 of thousands people have seen and experienced this cave.

Celestial Seasonings   The largest manufacturer of specialty hot teas in the U.S. Their mission to create and sell healthful naturally oriented products that nurture both body and soul. Free tours.   Boulder/Niwot     

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Founded in 1926 by Spencer Penrose to house his collection of exotic animals. In 1938 in was made into a public trust and zoo for the residents of Colorado Springs.  Zoo is on the side of Cheyenne Mountain with great views of the city.  

Colorado State University Experimental and Display Garden. Located on College Ave and Lake St. This block square garden is planted every Spring. From then until late fall this is one of the most spectacular flower displays in the nation.

Denver Botanic Gardens  Denver Botanic Gardens has been a favorite Denver destination for 50 years. Art and science unite in the gardens’ spectacular 23-acre site, offering an unforgettable experience for the whole family, as well as a living laboratory for education and plant conservation programs. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended summer hours.

Denver Ocean Journey Aquarium  This world-class aquarium immerses visitors on two journeys, from the Continental Divide in Colorado to Mexico's Sea of Cortez, the other from an Indonesian rain forest to the Pacific Ocean. From Colorado's state fish, the greenback cutthroat trout, to swimming Sumatran tigers, visitors experience a variety of fish, mammals and birds that all rely upon water.  Discovery Science Center Museum. 703 E. Prospect Ft Collins. Colorado's only hands on science and technology center with 130 incredible interactive exhibits.

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Durango was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879. The railroad arrived in Durango on August 5, 1881 and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of the same year. By July of 1882 (amazingly, only 9 months after construction began) the tracks to Silverton were completed, and the train began hauling both freight and passengers.  You can relive the past and ride this same scenic route today. It is a great trip

Forney Museum of Transportation. 4303 Brighton Blvd Denver. Anything on wheels. Many unique exhibits. Attraction is about a 45 minute drive south of Ft Collins.

Fort Vasquez Museum. 13412 Highway 85 south of the city of Platteville. Go back into history and visit an 1835 fur trading fort. This adobe fort and outpost employed such trappers as Baptiste Charbonneau and Jim Beckwourth both featured in the movie Centennial. The fort owners Louis Vasquez and Andrew Sublette were among the first settlers and permanent traders along the South Platte Basin.

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Colorado's newest National Park is located in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado on the west side of Laveta Pass. Here you will find North America's highest sand dunes rising over 750 feet in height. The area contains over 30 square  miles of sand dunes.    Map

Garden of the Gods Nature museum with thirty interactive exhibits on the animals, plants, geology, Native Americans and area history. Adventure theater show “How Did Those Red Rocks Gets There?” Nature talks and walks, three shops and dining inside or outside with spectacular views. Allow one hour before visiting the Park. Open daily 

Gates Planetarium at Denver Nature & Science The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. 

Golden Triangle Arts District Within walking distance of downtown Denver this unique neighborhood is Denver’s center for art & culture. The area includes the Denver Art Museum, Denver Public Library, U.S. Mint, Colorado History Museum, Byers-Evans House, the Colorado Ballet, Ballet Arts Theatre, Acoma Center & Curious Theatre Company & over 50 galleries, artist’s studios, fine restaurants & specialty stores. 

Heritage Square A unique cross between a shopping village and an amusement park. Located on the western edge of Denver near I-70 and Colfax Ave.. It features ann alpine slide, go-carts, fishing streams, miniature golf an Historic Train fun restaurants and many small unique shops.   Map 

Horsetooth Reservoir. Just West of Ft. Collins behind the first ridge of foothills. 1900 acres of great boating and fishing water. 2,000 acres of public land. Campgrounds. Near or around are many trails and Horsetooth rock.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings Located West of Colorado Springs on Highway 24, prehistoric Indians' ruins (1100 to 1300 A.D.) Museums displaying prehistoric artifacts. Retail stores. Native American dance performances (June, July, August). Open year round, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

North Pole Christmas theme amusement park is a memory maker for family fun! The village features amusement rides for all ages, gift shops, restaurants, magic shows and visitation privileges with Santa himself! Ten miles west of Colorado Springs on U.S. Highway 24. 

Pikes Peak Cog Railway   The highest cog railway and train in the United States. Has been operating for 114 years. Station in Manitou Springs. Winds it's way to the top of 14,110 foot Pikes Peak. Trip lasts 3 Hours 10 minutes. It is well worth the price of admission. Beautiful ride anytime of year. 

Red Rocks. The naturally formed, world-renowned outdoor Amphitheatre is located just fifteen miles west of Denver and hosts top musical events throughout the summer season. Red Rocks Park encompasses 818 acres and is open to hikers and sightseers year-round. The Visitor Center features state-of-the-art meeting facilities, a restaurant and lounge, and an amazing display chronicling the Amphitheatre’s geologic evolution and entertainment history.

Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Canyon City Colorado. . Called "the most scenic railroad in America" This ride is a breathtaking 2 hour trip through some of Colorado's most scenic country.

Rocky Mountain National Park. Located southwest of Ft. Collins Colorado. From Ft Collins go south to Loveland then west on US34 to Estes Park. From Greeley go directly west on hwy 34. Open Year around. Trail Ridge Road, Highest continues highway in US, Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Deer, Elk, moose, coyote, bear, cougar and big horn sheep. The park is host to over 3 million visitors a year. At the entrance to the park is the village of Estes Park a neat little mountain town.    Map

Roxborough State Park The park is a crown jewel among the Colorado State Parks. The 3,319-acre park preserves the unparalleled scenic beauty of breathtaking sandstone outcroppings known as the Fountain and Lyons Formations. These elegant spires, sentinels and hogbacks rising abruptly on the Front Range are silent remnants of Roxborough's 1.3 billion year march through geologic time. Prehistoric man, Native Americans, trappers, ranchers and miners left their own historic marks here, too. Roxborough is a unique patchwork of delicate ecosystems providing a habitat for bears, cougars, fox, coyotes, eagles, hawks, rattlers and more. Visitors are encouraged to explore the park, open year-round, through hiking its 10.5 miles of day-use trails, observing wildlife and discovering their individual secrets, photographing nature

Seven Falls  Open daily, May 17-Labor Day, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Ride mountain elevator to Eagles Nest overview, gift shops, illuminated evenings. Adults, $7 until 6 p.m. $8.50 after 6 p.m.; children (6-15) $4.50 until 6 p.m., $5.50 after 6 p.m. Group rates available 

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