Fodor's colorado Full-color Travel Guide Series, Book 11

Colorado is an ideal state for outdoor enthusiasts. The heart of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado has scores of snow-capped summits, and is known by skiers everywhere for its champagne powder. Fodor's Colorado captures the state's best outdoor excursions--from skiing and hiking to fishing and biking--while also showcasing what makes cosmopolitan cities like Denver, Boulder, and Aspen special. NEW COLOR SECTION: An 8-page color insert at the start of the guide contains a brief introduction and spectacular photos that capture the top experiences and attractions around Colorado. NEW THIS EDITION: This new edition features revised itineraries to help time-crunched travelers navigate the state's top destinations. Expanded spa listings highlight the best places for personal pampering in the luxury resort town of Aspen and Vail, and new dining listings in Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins accentuate these cities' robust culinary and microbrew scenes. SPECIAL FEATURES: The Experience Colorado chapter includes a new photo-rich section on Colorado's varied wildlife, as well as features on Colorado's top outdoor adventures and its ever-changing culinary trends. ESSENTIAL TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Top Attractions and Great Itineraries make it easy to plan a vacation to Colorado. A mountain-finder chart and guide helps travelers pick the right ski slope. This guide also has useful tips for outdoor enthusiasts who are seeking the best hiking, biking, rafting, and fishing excursions that the state has to offer. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Colorado offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. ADDED-VALUE PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along Colorado map provides added value. This essential road-trip tool includes inset maps for Denver and Rocky Mountain Park, so visitors can travel with confidence. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering insider tips and advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Fodor's Colorado highlights the best this playground for nature lovers has to offer: the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park, Denver's cultural riches, and the winding trails and raging rivers perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to bike, raft, horseback ride, or fish. Every recommendation has been vetted by a local Fodor's expert to ensure travelers plan the perfect trip, whether skiing the champagne powder of the Rocky Mountains or setting out on an urban adventure in cool cities like Boulder and Aspen. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information · An 8-page color insert with a brief introduction and spectacular photos that capture the top experiences and attractions throughout Colorado. · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Major sights such as Mesa Verde National Park, Dude Ranches and Old West Mining Towns · Side trips from Colorado Springs including Cripple Creek, Florissant Fossil Beds, Palmer Lake, Canon City and Royal Gorge, Buena Vista and Salida · Coverage of Denver, Summit County, Vail Valley, Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, Boulder and North Central Colorado, Rocky Mountain National Park, Northwest Colorado and Steamboat Springs, Southwest Colorado's Black Canyon and the Gunnison National Park, Telluride and the San Juan Mountains, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado Springs, the Collegiate Peaks, and the San Luis Valley Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Colorado, including majestic Rocky Mountain National Park, Denver's cultural riches, and the mountain resort towns of Aspen and Vail. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from Boulder to Mesa Verde
PERFECT HOTELS for every budget
BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes
Useful FEATURES on food, hiking, and wildlife
VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save
INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts
MAPS and Color photos to guide and inspire your trip Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Colorado, including majestic Rocky Mountain National Park, Denver's cultural riches, and the mountain resort towns of Aspen and Vail. Includes : must-see attractions ; perfect hotels for every budget ; best restaurants to satisfy a range of tastes ; useful features on food, hiking, and wildlife ; valuable tips on when to go and ways to save ; and insider perspective from local experts