At the end of the plains of the Midwest, the Rockies mark the entrance to the lands of the West. It has spectacular and tormented reliefs. Welcome to the Old West. Colorado. This name alone evokes unbridled rides, the gold rush, the wildlife of trappers, and the conquest of the West. And beyond the myth, a stroll in the 38th state of the United States still exudes a scent of the Wild West. Most of the adventure seekers across the world love to visit there. Whether you are looking for an adventure trip, solo trip, or a family trip. This place has something for every kind of traveler. So, without any doubt make frontier airlines booking to Colorado. And get exciting deals to save up to 40% off on every flight.
Denver: a city at an altitude
The entire Colorado territory exceeds 1,000 meters in elevation, and west of Denver, the Rocky Mountain Range rises to 4,401 meters. Beyond, towards the west, begins the string of canyons, mesas (plateaus), and deserts that characterize this part of the world, to the shores of the Pacific. At 1,609 meters above sea level, Denver, the state capital, aptly has the nickname of the Mile-High City.
In a full economic and arty boom, the city juxtaposes its two centers. One of them is “downtown” and its vertiginous buildings. The other one is and “lower downtown” which draws a large part of its charm from its brick and stone buildings of a few floors dating from the 19th century.
Colorado: canyons of all colors
About 400 km southwest of Denver, the small scenic drive of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park zigzags over a plateau strewn with scrubby scrubland when suddenly the gaze embraces a breath-taking spectacle.
Carved out two million years ago by the Gunnison, the river that winds at the bottom of the gorge, the Black Canyon is a narrow fault about 80 km long whose dark walls plunge, in its steepest part, over more than 800 meters deep, alternating gigantic marbled walls and sharp needles. A visit at nightfall promises a stroll in a silence that lends itself ideally to this spectacle evocative of a primitive land.
Aspen: a city in the heart of the Rockies
Taking the road eastwards, you can gradually climb into the high valleys of the Rockies, bordered by increasingly impressive peaks. In the heart of the massif, at an altitude of 2,400 meters, the small town of Aspen is one of the “chic” winter sports resorts in the United States.
Historic red brick buildings and Victorian houses give all their charm to its streets lined with bars, restaurants, and luxury boutiques. A few kilometers away, you can discover the most famous landscape of Colorado.
Good reasons to go to Colorado
Hiking in summer, skiing in winter
Who says high mountains, says high mountain activities: hiking in summer, and skiing in winter. There are also plenty of organized Jeep tours, but hey, that’s not really my thing. However, what surprised me there was the time to adapt to the altitude. You run out of steam quickly. You’re also tired all the time, and the slightest glass of beer gets you drunk too quickly.
Smoke weed legally
Colorado is one of the first states to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Allowance is there in various forms like medical or not in 23 states in the US, as seen on this map. Of course, there are rules: you must be over 21, you don’t smoke in public, not in nature, not while driving, you can’t bring it out of state (beware of Utah neighbor). It’s also pretty funny looking for an Airbnb in Colorado, with hosts allowing or not smoking on the balcony with them.
Get excited at Coors Field
Whether you are a sports fan or not, a match at Coors Fields is bound to blow your mind. Moreover, this baseball stadium, located in the city center, in the trendy LoDo district (Lower Downtown), can accommodate up to 50,000 fans, in a crazy atmosphere.
Embark on the intoxicating Denver Beer Trail
In Denver, you always see the glass half full of beer. The Mile High City is indeed renowned for its rich culture of craft beer. However, Denver has over 60 breweries and produces additional beer than any additional American city. Moreover, 200 diverse beers use to be brewed every day. Faced with this profusion of hops, it is also difficult for the visitor to distinguish the wheat from the chaff. The city, therefore, imagined the Denver Beer Trail, an instruction that use to allow lovers of craft beers to determine more than twenty local breweries and pubs.
Conclusion
As you can see, planning a trip to Colorado and add it to the itinerary in the American West makes sense. This territory, which combines the advantages for the traveler wishing to immerse himself in the culture and the scenery of the American West, is located in the natural extension of the axis of the Great Parks of southern Utah. So, why are you still waiting? Plan your getaway with Airlines Vacations and catch the next flight and get ready to indulge in the beauty of this place on your trip to the USA.
