days, plus self-guided bike itineraries to
the breweries, to historic sites or along
the river.
Glenwood Springs
Reach Glenwood Springs – three hours
west of Denver – via Interstate 70, which
hugs spectacular Glenwood Canyon above
the mighty Colorado River. Activities focus
on the water, whether it’s rafting through
the canyon or soaking in area hot springs.
Don’t Miss: Landmark Glenwood Hot
Springs, the world’s largest mineral-springs
swimming pool.
More Highlights: Glenwood Caverns
Adventure Park, steamy vapour caves at
the Yampah Spa, kayaking at Glenwood
Old Town Fort Collins
Springs Whitewater Park, cycling on the
paved recreation path along the river. More Highlights: Classic cars at Gateway weather to wander along Main Street
Colorado Auto Museum, 50 miles (80km) with its 1880s buildings, explore area
Grand Junction south-west of Grand Junction; incredible ghost towns and admire the explosion of
Sitting in fertile Grand Valley, less than fi ve mountain biking in Fruita, less than colourful wild fl owers.
hours west of Denver, Grand Junction is 10 miles (16km) to the west. Don’t Miss: T_h e Pioneer Museum, with
surrounded by more than a dozen wineries, its 19th-century narrow-gauge engine and
all off ering tastings, as well as orchards Gunnison rail cars.
growing peaches, cherries and apples. About a four-hour drive south-west More Highlights: Nearby Black Canyon
Don’t Miss: Colorado National of Denver, Gunnison is the gateway to in the Gunnison National Park, Blue
Monument, with its towering sandstone Crested Butte ski resort. But summer is a Mesa Lake and Crested Butte Mountain
rock landscape. fabulous time to visit the area, with ideal Adventure Park.
Vineyard near Grand Junction
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