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the coast, hotter in the deserts and inland. Cooler along the north coast and the mountains. Winter snowfall on the inland mountains, whilst the south of the state remains warm and sunny National/State Parks: 30 national


and over 270 state parks International Gateways: Los Angeles and San Francisco


time out, for others the urban meccas of Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and now Sacramento provide more than enough glamour, cuisine and culture to satisfy the most demanding palate.


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Weather: An average of 300 days of sunshine with warm dry summers an average high 77 °F (25˚C), crisp sunny springs, colourful Autumn foliage and winter snowfall across the mountains (ski resorts open third week of November) National/State Parks: 4 plus 6 National Monuments and 42 State Parks International Gateway: Denver


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history, world renowned ski resorts, modern art, famous breweries, wonderful wineries and the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains; just imagine your perfect holiday hot spot and make it a reality in Colorado. Ten hours flying time from the UK, Colorado is a year-round destination. During the spring, summer and autumn months visitors can experience the vibrant capital city of Denver and explore the four national


parks and a World Heritage Site. Take in the scenery on 25 scenic and historic byways, enjoy wine tasting in over 80 vineyards, relax on one of eight historic train rides or tackle a myriad of world class outdoor activities. Then in the winter months head to one of the 26 world-class ski resorts where skiing and boarding the world famous Rockies while admiring panoramic vistas of jagged mountain peaks is the norm. Add crisp, blue-sky days and incredibly varied terrain, and it’s easy to understand why Colorado


attracts more skier and snowboarder visits than any other state in the US. From sky-scraping, snow-capped mountains, to rolling prairies, rushing rivers to desert lands, in Colorado visitors can experience it all.


STATE SECRET... Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is an amazing rock formation and popular music venue above Denver. Take a tour (open daily year-round) to experience where the likes of the Beatles, U2 and Coldplay have performed. Also onsite is a casual grill (open for lunch), geology exhibits and the Performers’ Hall of Fame.


DON'T MISS... Mesa Verde National Park, a World Heritage Site, in the south-west which was inhabited by Ancestral Puebloans for more than 700 years. They left behind over 600 fascinating cliff dwellings, some accessed by tall ladders. Ranger-led tours into the dwellings are excellent. Arrive early for a timed ticket.


Colorado is a real four-season state


– from the desert oases of Palm Springs and barren Death Valley to the volcanoes in the Shasta Cascade, the Giant Redwoods of the North Coast and the waterfalls in Yosemite. Or perhaps some of the awe- inspiring man-made icons like the Golden Gate Bridge. While many come here to take


helps visitors paint the clearest picture of what makes California truly special. For many it’s the climate – temperate year round along the OC and in San Diego, dramatic in San Francisco and the North Coast and with snow guaranteed for up to six months of the year in Lake Tahoe and Mammoth. Or, maybe it’s the natural wonders


And speaking of palates, the winelands are never far away offering tastings from the most well-known names in Napa and Sonoma to a more personal experience tasting from the barrel whilst listening to the winemakers’ own story in the Gold Country or Central Coast. The great thing about California is


that there’s always something new to experience, something new to see, a new reason to come back – and a new story to tell!


STATE SECRET... Bodie State Historic Park, on the 395 between Mammoth and Lake Tahoe, is a genuine California gold mining ghost town. Walk down the deserted streets of a town that once had a population of 10,000.


DON'T MISS... Whale-watching trips head out from ports all along the California coast. Winter and Spring are best for viewing California gray whales while Summer and Fall tend to be the best time to see humpbacks and blue whales.


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