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    Introduction

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    The old and the new, the rustic and the sophisticated, the wild and the refined -- all of these experiences exist practically side by side in Colorado, amid what is arguably the most breathtaking mountain scenery in America. Colorado's boo... Continue reading »

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    The best active vacations

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    Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park: There's something for everyone here, from short hikes around a lovely mountain lake to the difficult 8-mile trek to the top of 14,259-foot Longs Peak. Trail heads can be accessed with the park's shuttle... Continue reading »

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    The best family vacations

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    Playing Cowboy at the Home Ranch and Devil's Thumb Ranch: Nestled in the mountains near Steamboat Springs and Winter Park, respectively, these are two of the state's standout guest ranches, with luxurious perks. At the Home Ranch, expect food... Continue reading »

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    The best hikes

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    The Buttes Trail at Pawnee Buttes: This easy day hike exposes you to some of the "other" Colorado: the prairie on the state's eastern plains. A 1.5-mile trail leads to Pawnee Buttes, the Rattlesnake Buttes made famous in James Michener's Cent... Continue reading »

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    The best inns and bed & breakfasts

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    Old Town GuestHouse (Colorado Springs; tel. 888/375-4210 or 719/632-9194): This three-story redbrick building looks like a 19th-century inn but was built in 1997 to offer all the modern amenities in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The overstu... Continue reading »

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    The best luxury hotels

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    Brown Palace Hotel (Denver; tel. 800/321-2599 or 303/297-3111): Denver's finest hotel, the Brown Palace has been open continuously since 1892, serving high society and celebrities -- from President Dwight Eisenhower to the Beatles -- with ele... Continue reading »

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    The best mid-range hotels

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    Alpine Trail Ridge Inn (Estes Park; tel. 800/223-5023 or 970/586-4585): This is a top-notch independent motel, right next to the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Proprietors Jay and Fran Grooters are also great sources for hiking adv... Continue reading »

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    The best mountain biking

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    Tipperary Creek Trail: Considered by many to be Colorado's very best mountain-biking trail, this 30-mile ride from Fraser to Winter Park runs through dense forest and wildflower-covered meadows, offering views of rugged snowcapped peaks. It's... Continue reading »

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    The best native cultural experiences

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    Ute Indian Museum (Montrose): One of Colorado's few museums dedicated to an existing Indian tribe, this excellent collection, run by the Colorado Historical Society, shows how Utes lived in the 19th century, as they were being forced to recon... Continue reading »

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    The best of the old west

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    Old Town (Burlington): On Colorado's eastern plains, right next door to Kansas, is this living-history museum, containing two dozen buildings (many from the 1880s). Watch a cancan, melodrama, or gunfight in a setting more reminiscent of Dodge... Continue reading »

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    The best spots for skiing

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    Aspen: Not only does Aspen have predictably superior ski terrain ranging from some of the most expert runs in Colorado to what Ski magazine has called the best mountain in America for beginners (Buttermilk), it's also one of the most fun, gen... Continue reading »

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    The best views

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    Garden of the Gods: There's nothing like sunrise at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, with its fantastic and sometimes fanciful red-sandstone formations sculpted by wind and water over hundreds of thousands of years. It's worth spending... Continue reading »

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