10 Best Things To Do In Colorado 2024 | Cool Destinations

Welcome to Colorado

Colorado is home to the highest peaks of the Southern Rocky Mountains, the great range that makes up America’s Continental Divide. Inhabited by humans for more than 13,000 years, Colorado still exerts a magnetic attraction to visitors who come to marvel at and play in classic western landscapes of mountains, forests, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. The state is a mecca for winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and more. Colorado is also known for the eclectic urban cultures found in the cities of Denver and Boulder as well as its Wild West mining ghost towns like Independence, St. Elmo, Tin Cup, and Carson.

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Things To Do In Colorado

Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more

Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$47

Breckenridge Tours - Ghostly Tales

Breckenridge Tours - Ghostly Tales

1 hour 40 minutes Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$33

Denver Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate

Denver Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate

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1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$93.59

Denver, Red Rocks, and Beyond

Denver, Red Rocks, and Beyond

4 hours Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$79

Discover Rocky Mountain National Park from Denver or Boulder

Discover Rocky Mountain National Park from Denver or Boulder

8 hours Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$159

Cheesman Park Ghost Tour

Cheesman Park Ghost Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$28

Vail Segway Tour from Vail Village

Vail Segway Tour from Vail Village

1.5 to 2 hours Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$89

Create Your Own Winter Snow Globe in Estes Park

Create Your Own Winter Snow Globe in Estes Park

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1 hour Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$25

Durango Colorado - Rafting 2.5 Hour

Durango Colorado - Rafting 2.5 Hour

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$65

Smartphone Driving Tour between Denver & Vail / Breckenridge

Smartphone Driving Tour between Denver & Vail / Breckenridge

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1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$7.99

2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

2 hours Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$28

Small-Group Cocktail Tour in Denver

Small-Group Cocktail Tour in Denver

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation

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$99

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Recent Colorado traveler reviews

Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more

Authentic gold mine experience , worth the price !

Kayla G, Feb 2024

Super fun time with my significant other . Great history lesson and picture spots . Not just for kids !

Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver

Best trip

Tara_C, Nov 2023

Harley is the best guide. Great day trip from Denver. Jokes, history, and amzing views. I highly recommend.

Discover Rocky Mountain National Park from Denver or Boulder

Great Mountain Experience

marialS4195CV, Nov 2023

This trip was absolutely perfect for amateurs like ourselves that want to see the beautiful Mountain View’s but not experienced enough to know where to go and what to do. This trip included everything you needed for a great day of sight seeing with just enough time/stops to explore the elements. Our tour guide Kyle was phenomenal! He was personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating! He made the trip awesome! The van was new and clean and comfortable to ride in also! Highly recommend this tour and Kyle as your guide!

Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver

Fun times

T4626MBtt, Nov 2023

Had a great time with Gater and everyone. Fun times and went to a few places in the day. Learn fun interesting facts on the trip. Thanks!

Jeep Tour – Foothills & Garden of the Gods

Great time for all!

Sarah_J, Nov 2023

We had a fantastic time! Our guide, Sidewinder was funny and knowledgeable and kind. He went out of his way to include everyone on the tour, especially my 10 year old. Such fun! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to everyone. See you on our next trip to Colorado!

Discover Rocky Mountain National Park from Denver or Boulder

10/10

Jack_L, Nov 2023

Fantastic experience. Could not recommend enough. Jerry S (tour guide) was friendly and knowledgeable. Do yourself a favour and book.

Downtown Denver Food Tour

Do this one!!

Lisa_D, Nov 2023

Barry was exceptional! His knowledge of the history, his humor and light hearted conversation were just a few of the highlights! I had never done a food tour before let alone one by myself! I felt completely comfortable and met some really nice people!The food places were chosen with history in mind and were all delicious!! I especially liked the pizza! Will definitely recommend this tour and ask for Barry!

Pikes Peak Jeep Tour

Great experience. Amazing views!!!

Paula_B, Nov 2023

This was a great tour thanks to our tour guide James. It was great traveling up the treacherous roads with someone who is a seasoned travellor as this is not a drive I would liked to have made myself. James was great at pointing out areas of interest and injecting little tidbits of local information. He recommended a little pub in Manitou which we surely wouldn't have gone into. The food and cocktail was amazing.

Downtown Denver Food Tour

Great way to learn about...

TAMMARA_A, Nov 2023

Great way to learn about the city and experience great food. Loved it. Some places we would have never known about and loved hearing about the top places downtown.

2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

Great tour

Mackenzie D, Nov 2023

Guide was interesting, friendly and helpful. Showed us the "must-sees" of the city. The walking didn't feel like too much but also didn't feel like too little. Would definitely recommend.

Jeep Tour – Foothills & Garden of the Gods

This is a fun and informative excursion led by engaging guides through breathtaking views.

Justin_G, Nov 2023

From start to finish the tour was informative, memorable and fun. Three hours flew by quickly. The open-air jeeps are a fantastic way to see this beautiful park up close without having to look through a window. Our guide, Sidewinder, was fun, informative and funny, and he really made the experience immersive and interesting with his stories and insight. You can tell he really enjoys his job and the environment, and his enthusiasm is infectious. I am looking forward to returning so that I can experience his other tours.

2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

Will said he loves Denver.. it showed.

Ria_G, Nov 2023

Really entertaining and enlightening tour. I’m so glad we did this in the beginning of our trip, now we have great recommendations to check out for the rest of our time here. Thanks Will!

Haunted Denver Ghost & Pub Walking Tour – Lower Downtown (LoDo)

Spooky & Sweet

MelCozzi, Nov 2023

Haley was amazing!! Made everything perfectly spooky and fun🎃🎃. She made the whole experience wonderful and light hearted.

Haunted Denver Ghost & Pub Walking Tour – Lower Downtown (LoDo)

Fun tour

11jennae, Nov 2023

Thank you for a great tour Haley! It was very informative and I drank a lot. Great intro to the city for my hubby and I

Cheesman Park Ghost Tour

Fun way to learn history

travelbug595, Nov 2023

Great tour and tour guide, Will. It was really fun to hear the history of Cheesman Park and about the city of Denver. Another interesting part of the tour was hearing the experiences of other tour goers. Definitely recommend this to locals and out-of-towners.

Cheesman Park Ghost Tour

Worth it!

Y5503DYjudyl, Nov 2023

I had no idea what to expect. I am new to Denver and learned a lot of local history. I discovered that Congress Park had been a cemetery with a colorful history. Will did a great job of educating, entertaining, and keeping us moving.

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Colorado Attractions

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre 28 Tours & Activities

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods 19 Tours & Activities

Denver 16th Street Mall

Denver 16th Street Mall 11 Tours & Activities

Larimer Square

Larimer Square 26 Tours & Activities

Pikes Peak Highway

Pikes Peak Highway 15 Tours & Activities

Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo)

Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo) 11 Tours & Activities

Colorado State Capitol Building

Colorado State Capitol Building 21 Tours & Activities

Denver Civic Center Park

Denver Civic Center Park 13 Tours & Activities

Denver Art Museum (DAM)

Denver Art Museum (DAM) 10 Tours & Activities

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