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Maroon Bells Scenic Area
Scenic spot
181,152-acre national forest with stunning mountain & water views & no private vehicles admitted.
4.90 (1.3K reviews)
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Maroon Bells
Mountain peak
Iconic mountain peaks of over 14,000 feet with a scenic viewing area accessed via a shuttle bus.
4.80 (573 reviews)
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Independence Pass - Continental Divide
Tourist attraction
👍👍 One of the most beautiful drives or rides in the country. There are ample pullouts on both sides of the pass to stop to take in the views or get photos and there are bathrooms at the top as well. The road quality isn't great but isn't horrible (looking at you Mt. Evans). The road can get quite busy...
4.90 (324 reviews)
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Grottos Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 This is a great hike for beginners. Even though the trail is short, you can end up spending a couple hours taking in the beautiful sights. Don’t forget to take a look inside the cave, you won’t be disappointed.
4.80 (516 reviews)
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Sundeck
Restaurant
👍👍 Had a legendary wedding here. Food handled by the Little Nell at the base of the mountain, absolutely fantastic. The views were some of the best we have ever seen in our lives. The quality of the structure up here even though it’s so remote… shockingly high. It’s a modern oasis. Truly a special expe...
$$$ $
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Hayes Creek Falls
Scenic spot
👍👍 Such a breath taking experience and it's mind boggling that it's right off the highway. I stop by anytime I'm in the area. This natural beauty is just one of many confirmations for me that this is God's Country 🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜
4.80 (213 reviews)
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Independence Ghost Town
Museum
👍👍 This place was awesome! I enjoyed it even more so than St. Elmo. The scenery really takes you back to just how it must have been like when people actually lived there. The buildings are beautiful relic fragments of a time gone by. Loved it!!
4.70 (256 reviews)
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Propaganda Pie
Pizza restaurant
👍 Safe to say, this is the best Pizza Place in town. It is "Detroit Style Pizza". It is very deep dish and square. The red sauce is spicy and herb heavy. Being from the East Coast, I like my true Italian NY, Philadelphia, and Jersey Shore Style Pies, but this did the job after snowshoeing on the p...
4.70 (252 reviews)
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Maroon Lake
Lake
A known stop for photographers, this small lake features a reflection of unique striped mountains.
4.90 (146 reviews)
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Redstone Inn
Hotel
Tudor revival property in a wooded valley, offering traditional-style rooms & a grill/restaurant.
4.50 (423 reviews)
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Woody Creek Tavern
Bar & grill
Rustic tavern wallpapered with Hunter S. Thompson memorabilia & quirky photos that serves bar fare.
$$ $$
4.40 (727 reviews)
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Ashcroft Ghost Town
Museum
👍 When we arrived we were greeted by a friendly guide named Aryana, she gave us a brief history of Ashcroft and was more than happy to field any questions we had. It’s a short walk along a path to see the buildings, there are 9 in total and you can go in 6 (I think!) There are small plaques dotted aro...
4.50 (255 reviews)
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The Inn at Aspen
Resort hotel
Mountain lodging with a pool & restaurant, plus free airport shuttle service, ski lockers & Wi-Fi.
4.30 (710 reviews)
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North Star Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 If you plan to paddle solo and haven’t been here before, here’s the deal: Drive to Wildwood school and drop your gear off at the put-in spot. Then drive your vehicle to the South Gate parking area. It’s a 20-25 minute walk back to the put-in spot. From Wildwood to Southgate it’s almost exactly one h...
4.80 (93 reviews)