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Argo Gold Mill & Museum
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Historic Tour
2350 Riverside Dr
Idaho Springs
303-567-2421
In 1893 construction began and in 17 years, the Argo Tunnel Began reached Central City, over 4.5 miles away. Take The Argo Mill, Mine and Museum tour and find how the Argo would be the largest mill of its type in the world. 35 minutes from Denver.
Arvada Historial Society
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Historic Tour
7307 Grandview Ave
Arvada
303-431-1261
Our history began when Lewis Ralston discovered gold here in 1850. Relocated in 1972 to the historic McIlvoy House, you’ll find collections of historic photographs, documents, books, and newspapers among other things.
Barr Lake State Park
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State Park
13401 Picadilly Road
Brighton
303-659-6005
More than 350 species of birds and hundreds of winter rookery nests of the Bald Eagle just minutes from Denver provide birdwatchers, hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders with plenty of entertainment around a lake setting, wildlife refuge.
Central City
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Historic Place
141 Nevada St
Central City
303-582-0889
From 1859 through 1866, Central City was the most important town in Colorado Territory with a rich history of roughnecks, outlaws and mining to become known as the "Richest Square Mile on Earth." Today, casinos and entertainment is to be enjoyed.
Chatfield State Park
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State Park
11500 N Roxborough Park Road
Littleton
303-791-7275
This reservoir is a boater paradise with motor and sail boat rentals, water skiing, sail boarding and camping. Trails are also available to horses, bikers and runners. A ballooning launching pad and annual festival make this a popular destination.
Cherry Creek State Park
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State Park
4201 South Parker Road
Aurora
303-690-1166
Near Denver is an 880 acre lake recreation area that provides boat rentals, swimming areas, horse trails, biking trails, a shooting range and a model airplane field. Group event facilities are also available.
Coors Brewery Tasting Tours
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Monument
311 Tenth Street
Golden
719-333-1110
Tour the brewery founded by Adolph Coors in 1873 on 53 acres and one of the top producers in the world. The free tours start at the corner of 13th and Ford streets and finish with tasting samples of their beers.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
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State Park
9 Kneale
Eldorado Springs
303-494-3943
Incredible 500+ climbing routes up to the elite 5.12. Schools, equipment rentals, guides, hiking and the historic 1905 Eldorado Springs Resorts’ cool artesian spring swimming pool complete this special park. Minutes from the Boulder Pearl St. mall.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
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Monument
8437 Teller County Road 1
Florissant
719-748-3253
Enjoy the rich fossil deposits of prehistoric Colorado with a visitor center orientation and two self-guided trails with miles of hiking. In a grassy mountain valley lies petrified redwood stumps and thousands of fossils of insects and plants.
Garden of the Gods Park
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Monument
1805 N 30th
Colorado Springs
719-634-6666
Magnificent red rock outcroppings and miles of hiking trails welcome visitors to this spectacular destination in Colorado Springs.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
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State Park
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden
303-582-3707
Hike, XC-ski and snowshoe in a scenic12,000 acre canyon with stocked fishing ponds, aspen, meadows and rocky peak views of the continental divide. Amenities include campsites with electrical hook-ups in two different campgrounds, cabins and yurts.
National Center-Atmospheric
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Historic Place
1850 Table Mesa Dr
Boulder
303-497-1174
NCAR is devoted to service, research and education in the atmospheric and related sciences. Free tours and educational events.
Pikes Peak
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Scenic Drive
354 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs
800-525-2250
At 14,110 ft. it’s the most visited mountain in N America, 2nd to Japan's Mount Fuji and forms a stunning backdrop for Colorado Springs. Summit the mountain by the 13 mile Barr Trail; the 8.9 mile Cog Railway or the 19-mile highway.
Rocky Mountain National Park
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National Park
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park
970-586-1206
The park has 359 miles of trails to enjoy the flowers and wildlife ranging from elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes, cougars, eagles and hawks. With Longs Peak at 14,259 ft. visitors will enjoy a breathtaking experience.
Roxborough State park
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State Park
4751 North Roxborough Dr
Littleton
303-973-3959
Day-hikers enjoy miles of trails against striking red rock outcroppings and dramatic views from this 3,339 acre National Natural Landmark. Day use only, no dogs, horses or bikes. Amenities include a visitor center, exhibits and restrooms.
