DENVER (KDVR) — From epic mountain views to scenic hikes to world-class snowboarding, the Centennial State has an limitless variety of alternatives for guests and residents alike.
U.S. Information & World Report launched a listing rating the very best locations to go to in the US primarily based on a wide range of components together with sights, lodging and eating choices.
Prime 10 greatest locations to go to
Here’s a have a look at the highest 10 greatest locations to go to, in response to U.S. Information & World Report:
- Grand Canyon Nationwide Park
- Yellowstone Nationwide Park
- Yosemite Nationwide Park
- Maui
- Glacier Nationwide Park
- Zion Nationwide Park
- Honolulu
- Kauai
- Grand Teton Nationwide Park
- New York Metropolis
Colorado cities on the checklist
Two cities in Colorado made the highest 30 checklist. Coming in at No. 24 on the checklist is Aspen.
“This luxe Colorado mountain city provides world-renowned ski slopes, high-end boutiques, fashionable eating places and a see-and-be-seen environment. Along with the downhill slopes out there at Aspen Snowmass, there are many Nordic trails within the space for these trying to go cross-country snowboarding.
Whereas snowboarding is the first exercise of selection for many guests, vacationers may select to spend their trip climbing the gorgeous twin peaks of the Maroon Bells or exploring — both by automobile or bike — the 20-mile Independence Go. Earlier than leaving, hop on Aspen’s gondola to take pleasure in panoramic mountain vistas,” U.S. Information & World Report stated in its checklist.
Aspen is situated round 200 miles from Denver within the mountains.
From panoramic views to the snow stake and even the gondola line, you’ll be able to see a wide range of angles from Aspen Snowmass ski space digital camera.
Coming in at No. 26 on the checklist is Telluride.
“This small mountain city in Colorado attracts guests year-round. In the course of the winter, powder hounds can barrel down the encompassing Rocky Mountains earlier than having fun with Telluride’s excellent après-ski scene. In the meantime, the summer time months supply quite a few alternatives for taking in attractive vistas from climbing trails and scenic thoroughfares,” U.S. Information & World Report stated in its checklist.
Telluride is situated about 360 miles southwest of Denver. It has acquired a number of accolades over the past yr, together with being named the very best place to journey in 2023 for mountain lovers in addition to some of the “magical” winter wonderlands within the U.S.