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Colorado Vacations Idea #1:
In Durango you can ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad along the spectacular Animas River Canyon in the wilderness of San Juan National Forest. The train is a coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive and it runs on the same tracks that miners, cowboys and settlers rode as they tamed and developed the old west.

Vacation Ideas in Colorado #2:
Take a ride on world's highest cog railway, Pike's Peak Cog Railway, as it scrambles up to the 14,110-foot summit of Pike's Peak. It's an exciting climb with plenty to see including Minnehaha Falls, wildlife such as bighorn sheep, yellow-bellied marmots, and mule deer, and incredible panoramic views of the famous Colorado mountains.

Colorado Vacations Idea #3:
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has something for everyone. The Imax theater and planetarium are always popular. They have a Mars exploration Rover on display. The Discovery Zone will show the kids how to become a scientist. Other permanent exhibits include Egyptian mummies, rare birds, North American Indian Cultures, Gems and Minerals and much more.

Vacation Ideas in Colorado #4:
Go deep underground in a tour of the Old Hundred gold mine in Silverton. See how the gold is taken by actual operating mining equipment in a real mine setting. Try your hand panning for real silver and gold in the sluice box. There is always something in there and you get to keep what you find.

Colorado Vacations Idea #5:
South Park City is a remarkable restoration of a late 1800's era mining boomtown. It's located in Fairplay and has thirty-four authentic buildings filled with over 60,000 artifacts. There's a museum, railroad depot, schoolhouse, gallows frame, blacksmith's shop, barber shop, dentist's office and much more. Walk down the streets and you will feel like you are back in the old west a hundred and fifty years ago.

Vacation Spots in Colorado Idea #6:
Get a real taste of the old west with a Pawnee Wagon Train vacation in Sterling, Colorado. You'll spend three days in a covered wagon on the Pawnee National Grassland in northeastern Colorado. You'll sleep in a tent and eat gourmet western food. Learn what it was really like for those pioneers.

Vacation Spots in Colorado Idea #7:
How about a Dude Ranch vacation. The Black Mountain Ranch, between Vail and Steamboat Springs, is a full-service working guest and cattle ranch. Horseback riding, cattle drives, overnight pack trips, fishing, and rafting are just some of the adventures that await you. They have a special Little Wrangler Program designed just for the kids.

Vacation Ideas in Colorado #8:
Rock Gardens Rafting can take you on an open air Jeep Tour of Glenwood Canyon and the Colorado River around Glenwood Springs. Besides the beautiful scenery there is plenty of opportunity to see elk, deer, bighorn sheep, wild turkey, black bear, and the even the bald eagle. Learn about the wildlife and local history from the friendly guides.

Colorado Vacations Idea #9:
One of the top popular hiking spots in Colorado is Mount Elbert. In fact it's the highest peak in the state, beating out Pike's Peak. It's an eight mile climb which can be done in a day by even novice hikers but you need to start early. There is a traditional main route that is 12 miles roundtrip and a more gradual ascent.

You will get to experience some spectacular views, particularly of Mount Massive to the north the Arkansas River valley and Buena Vista to the south. Mount Elbert is an excellent Colorado vacation idea for anyone who wants some mild adventure in the great U.S. outdoors.

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