Gina & Matt LOVE to travel and hike. Here are some recommendations of places to see in Colorado. There are so many things to do here so hope you can spend a few extra days to explore!
**Please make sure to look in advance if places need reservations due to COVID**
Sample itinerary from Denver to Vail in one day:
1. Torchy's Tacos (amazing tacos!)
2. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
3. Mount Evans (make a reservation online)
4. Eat pizza at Beau Jo's (get the honey on the pizza)
5. Sapphire Point Overlook (Matt proposed to Gina here!)
6. Explore Vail Village
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO 80517
There is a ton to do at the RMNP. Be sure to book a reservation in advance!
Reservations will become available on July 1, at 10 a.m. (MDT) for reservations to enter the park during the month of August
Mount Evans
CO 80439
The Mount Evans Scenic Byway, just 60 miles west of Denver, is the highest paved road in North America. A quick and beautiful drive worth taking on the way to Vail. Be sure to book a reservation in advance!
Flatirons
CO 80302
Check out Flat Irons and Lost Gulch near Boulder!
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs, CO
Red Rocks Amphitheater
303-319 Colorado 8, Morrison, CO 80465
Pikes Peak
CO 80809
Be careful of the elevation!
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
CO
Eagle Vail Trail
Beaver Creek, CO 81620
If you're looking for an easier hike in the area, we recommend this one! It's more of a stroll through the woods than a hike up a mountain, and isn't too far away from Vail.
Vail Outdoor Activities
Vail, CO 81657
There are so many things to do on Vail mountain such as biking, hiking, tubing, and more! Check out this website to explore!
Vail Village
Vail, CO 81657
A variety of accommodations are available throughout Vail Village and Lionshead. Stroll and explore shops and restaurants after your mountain adventure, bar hop at night, and beyond. (Vail is connected with pedestrian streets and an free in-town shuttle system.)