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.

 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. Link

 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      Link

 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.   Link

 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. Link   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  Link.

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.  Link.

 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. Link

 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. Link.

 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. Link.

 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. Link.   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 Link.

 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  Link.

 Van Briggle Art Pottery Company Established in 1899 Van Briggle is America's oldest continuously active art pottery. Free tour. Enjoy our lovely showroom. Colorado Springs  Link

 Water World America's largest family water park features over 41 aquatic attractions on 64 beautifully landscaped acres including two giant wave pools, white-water rapids, speed slides, Voyage to the Center of the Earth, Lost River of the Pharaohs, Wally World for tots and much more. Free parking, picnics welcome. Link

 Area Museums See our museums pages for a collection of Northern Colorado area museums pages and links. Link

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Loveland

Greeley 

Estes Park

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Museums

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Colorado National Parks

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