Things To Do
Maroon Bells
For those that are coming from afar and want to explore Colorado, Maroon Bells has one of the most beautiful views, especially in the fall. The peak color of changing aspens only lasts for about a week in Colorado. However, the shoulder weeks bring to the state about a month of golds, greens, oranges, and reds from mid-September to mid-October.
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
Strawberry Park Hot Springs is nestled in a high mountain valley just seven miles north of downtown Steamboat.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Elk Bugling is one of the top fall sights in Grand County's corner of Rocky Mountain National Park. From mid-September through mid-October and sometimes into November, it is elk breeding season. During this time, visitors can see up to hundreds of elk at a time gather amidst the unbeatable Rocky Mountain scenery for an unforgettable sight. Elk are the largest, most abundant animals in Rocky Mountain National Park, and the best Grand County location to spot them is the Kawuneeche Valley. Especially during peak elk bugling season in September, it is common in the Kawuneeche Valley to hear males bugling through the crisp mornings just before dawn and tranquil evenings just before dusk.
Pikes Peak Highway
Built in 1915, this winding road is the perfect scenic drive, offering views of lakes, mountains, wildlife and the surrounding area. The highway's entrance begins at 7,400 feet and climbs all the way up to 14,115 feet to the summit of the mountain. Be sure to try the world-famous donuts, the only donuts made at an altitude over 14,000 feet. These donuts have special, high altitude ingredients. So, make sure to eat these at the top of the mountain, as the change in altitude will change the texture of the donut.
Hiking the Flatirons
Looking for a quick (2 hour) hike? Hiking the Flatirons near Boulder, Colorado is a must. The trail draws you across an green meadow, then up through a notch between the First and Second Flatiron. You’ll find the best part of this hike in the Flatirons at the end of the trail: some breathtaking and unmatched views of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.
A Taste of Colorado
September 5-7, 2020. A Taste of Colorado is a three-day, free admission festival produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership. The event takes place over Labor Day Weekend in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park. In addition to local and worldly cuisine, music stages and shopping, there will be local artisans featured in the Arts & Crafts Marketplace, and interactive activities and games for kids. A Taste of Colorado is the ultimate end-of-summer opportunity for residents and visitors to experience the sounds, tastes, and sights of Colorado’s diverse cultural traditions and Western heritage.
Pearl Street Mall
A street lined with restaurants, shops and people watching, four blocks of which have been closed to traffic, Pearl Street is the heart and soul of Boulder — and has been for 40 years! Here, in the center of historic downtown, locals and visitors stroll the brick-paved pedestrian walkway, linger on sun-dappled benches and restaurant patios, shop to their hearts' content, and stop to watch only-in-Boulder street performers.