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COLORADO – An amazing winter and cool summer get away!Located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America, Colorado is loved for its magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers, lakes and plains. It’s amazing sunshine and just the right amount of humidity in the air makes it ideal for outdoor activities in the mountains, fishing in the rivers, camping by the lake or watching the stunning sunsets over the Rocky Mountains.
For those planning a winter vacation, Colorado is the first choice when it comes to snow activities. Colorado invites you to its 26 of the best ski resorts in the world! With 300 inches of snow Colorado is the dream come true for ski lovers. Colorado winter vacations will make you forget any worries and offer the peace that you always wanted.
To enjoy the summers and winters you need to make Colorado your home for time that you stay here. This is possible when you stay in one of our Colorado vacation rentals. These are home away from home (fully furnished apartments, villas, houses, cottages, cabins, condos). Colorado vacation rentals allow you to fulfill your hunger for vacation with minimal damage on your wallet. It is an ideal way to experience Colorado and are available all around Colorado unlike hotels that rare confined to cities only. Opting for a vacation rental over the regular hotel room makes great sense and gives you the chance to live like a native in Colorado. Staying in one of our vacations rentals with your loved ones will truly prove an unforgettable life experience for you!
Colorado – Skiers Paradise
With 300 inch of America’s finest and fluffiest snow in over 40,000 acres Colorado attracts skiers from world over. Spice up your winter vacation with activities like sledding to snowshoeing to horse-drawn sleigh rides, or simply enjoy the frosted windowpanes at pure white bliss while sitting in cozy Colorado vacation rentals.
Special Attractions!
There are countless things to see and do in Colorado, so you might need to extend you holiday. Be prepared for that!
Don’t miss visiting Downtown Aquarium in Denver, the capital of Colorado, with your family. Denver is the city of festivals. Come to see the spirit of Colorado. Feel the city come live to the beat of music, reel of films and to naughtiness of beer. Yes! You are right—Denver has an entire festival dedicated to beer. This Great American Beer Festival brings over 1,600 varieties of beer right in Denver from about 320 America breweries. Who would imagine an exclusive beer festival anywhere in the world!
For something more family friendly, celebrate Denver’s multiplicity at the Capitol Hill People’s Fair. Horse Show, National Western Stock Show and Rodeo are a must see for all the cowboys and girls out there. Every year in January, the Denver Coliseum converts into a huge barn featuring various events, like bareback riding, steer wrestling and live shows. Whatever kind of festival you would like to participate in, Denver is certain to have just the right kind of festival that you would like to participate. There is something for all age groups making Colorado ideal get away for family vacations.
Do you love the great outdoors? Then surely you will have a wonderful time escaping into the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains-Breckenridge. The craggy topography of the mountains are perfect for awakening the adventure spirit in you. Experience the untouched nature with activities like hiking, mountain biking, rafting, canoeing, and fishing.
Estes Park offers a wide range of recreational activities for rejuvenation and entertainment. While staying with Estes park vacation rental you can choose activities from the extreme challenging ones like cresting a fourteener mountain or enjoying a family picnic by a rushing stream. You may want to try your hand at activities like golf, tennis and swimming at such high altitude.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of your cities into the quiet luxury of Beaver Creek offering coexistence of three alpine villages. While putting up at Beaver Creek vacation rentals you can enjoy the unique village-to-village ski system experiencing the ski for miles together across the villages without removing your skis! The famous Birds of Prey World Cup ski competition is held in Beaver Creeks groomed slopes. Vail vacations rentals invite you to enjoy over 5000 acres of snow to quench your desire of skiing at 12,250 feet!
For children hot air ballooning is a lot of fun! Breckenridge is, the perfect ‘Mountain Town’ and Breckenridge Vacation Rentals are perfect for enjoying the town’s magnificent views. 4 huge peaks, 2,358 acres, 4 terrain parks, 3 half pipes, a true historic mining town and awe-inspiring views help Breckenridge stand out from the rest. Breckenridge displays the charm of an authentic Victorian village with quaint shops, fine dining restaurants and bustling breweries.
Wow! That's what most people say at the name of Winter Park. The skiing is diverse enough to cheer everyone from beginners to experts and snowshoeing is great as well. The sledding in nearby Fraser is simply amazing. Winter Park is also home to the national program for disabled skiers. Winter Park is a superb summer vacation destination as well. In summer, you can ride a ski lift up a mountain and hike down a wildflower-strewn trail. Winter Park Vacation Rentals offer you to enjoy the beauty of nature and that too in home- like comfort. Hey! What else are you looking for? Pack your bags now!
Telluride is the dream destination for artists, painters, celebrities, poets, skiers and everyone else you could think of. You just name the outdoor adventure and it is possible here. One spine-chilling course is as you meander your way to Ouray from the Imogene Pass! Ramble through the adventure of the Tomboy mine and fort. If you love hiking, then sauntering from the town of Telluride to the state’s most spectacular waterfall- 365 foot Bridal Veil Falls is your destination! Because of the rugged and steep terrain, many people prefer the popular four-wheel rides rather than mountain bike spins.
Stream fishing will prove to be an excellent experience as you hook your bait along the river waters of Dolores or San Miguel.
Those who are in for an incredible skiing experience, the city offers the exquisite pleasure of world class skiing at the mountain village and ski area. You can chart your own route- reach through the rugged roads or make use of the enjoyment of gondolas! In fact the rides through gondolas are available in the summer season and are without cost! A restored Victorian Main Street is good option for shopping, munching, and people-watching.
The Telluride Historical Museum is also a good resource for a quick history lesson - from mining to ski-boom trivia. Renting a Telluride Vacation Rentals is strongly recommended way to experience exotic locations of Telluride.
Your family trip to Colorado is incomplete without visit to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo-America’s only mountain zoo. The zoo is on 146 acres of picturesque land and is home to nearly 800 animals of many varieties. There are 172 species of wild animals and alluring attractions at the zoo. Visit the Asian Highland, Lions Lair, My Big Backyard, and African Rift Valley.
Another pleasure for you at the zoo is the Mountaineer Train. This captivating antique will meet you at the front gate and take you on a ride on the only remaining stretch of track at the zoo. The mission of the zoo is to be a leader in conservation, captive breeding and animal care. With this as their mission you can be assured that the animals are well treated and will be a great experience for you to visit.
Aspen, Colorado boasts of four world-class ski resorts making it the popular vacation destination all year-round. Not only world class skiing Aspen offers the amazing shopping experience and complemented with quiet time away from hectic city life. Allow Aspen vacations rentals to be your host for an exceptional vacation with your family. Enjoy the Aspen adventure with white snowmobiling, water rafting, horse back riding, golfing, and much more.
Weather Conditions
Colorado, owing to its location to the Rocky Mountains, the state is usually cold, mostly all year round. The mercury has been known to dip to 0F making it very chilly. It is advisable to carry lot of warm woolens along. Summer season is rather pleasant with temperature reaching 110F. the southern part of the state has warmer temperature as compared to the north.
Snow is a common occurrence, making winter sports a lot of fun! In the spring season, some of Colorado's spring storms add to the states snowpack.
Best Times to Visit Colorado
Those in for a summer getaway time in Colorado should stick to august and September.
But the adventure enthusiasts who would love to court the elements of nature as they indulge in winter sports, January is the best time! The spring season is one of the best times to visit, when you have ample sun and snow!
Food
When you come to Colorado, do not forget to bring your appetite with you as Colorado will welcome you with wide variety of cuisines- American, Chinese, Thai, Italian, Mexican, French and many more. With so many tempting choices, you might feel like staying a few days longer especially with Colorado vacations rentals.
Colorado is waiting for you. There is something for everyone. Make the most memorable vacation with Colorado vacation rentals. Come for an affordable family ski trip or a romantic vacation getaway!
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