Fodors Colorado

For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Written by locals, Fodor’s Colorado is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Denver, Boulder, Vail, Aspen and beyond. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Colorado travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring one of the most exciting states in the United States. A playground for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, Colorado has majestic landscapes, raging rivers, hot springs, winding trails, and scores of snow-capped summits, known by skiers everywhere for their champagne powder. Fodor's Colorado captures the state's best outdoor excursions—from skiing and hiking to fishing, horseback riding, rafting, and biking—while also showcasing what makes cosmopolitan cities like Denver, Boulder, and Aspen special. Fodor’s Colorado includes: •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fully updated coverage of cities, towns, must-see attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, outdoor activities, Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, and more. Revamped ski listings showcase the top places for hitting the slopes in resort areas like Aspen and Vail, and new dining listings in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs accentuate these cities' robust culinary scenes. •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A spectacular color photo guide captures the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Colorado to inspire you. •DETAILED MAPS: Full-color and full-size street maps throughout will help you plan efficiently and get around confidently. •SPECIAL FEATURES: The Experience Colorado chapter includes a section on Colorado's booming microbrews; Colorado’s food markets, festivals, and local wines; a feature on traveling through the state with kids to help parents plan the perfect itinerary for their families; and all the best festivals and Summer activities in Colorado. •ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Sample itineraries to help plan and make the most of your time. Includes tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports and the outdoors. “Fodor’s Choice” designates our best picks in every category. •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Features such as Ultimate Experiences and Great Itineraries make planning simple. A mountain finder chart helps travelers pick the right ski slope. This guide also has useful tips for outdoor enthusiasts who are seeking the best hiking, biking, rafting, horseback riding, and fishing excursions that the state has to offer. •COVERS: Denver, Aspen, Vail, Boulder, Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Mesa Verde National Park, Steamboat Springs, the San Luis Valley, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting more National Parks? Check out Fodor’s The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West.

Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

Whether you want to explore Denver, ski in Vail, or hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, the local Fodor's travel experts in Colorado are here to help! Fodor's Colorado guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Colorado travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "What to Eat and Drink in Colorado," "What to Buy in Colorado," "Best Outdoor Adventures in Colorado," "Best Wildlife in Colorado," and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on "Recreational Marijuana", "Microbreweries in Colorado", "What to Watch and Read Before Your Trip", and more LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Denver, Aspen, Vail, Boulder, Rocky Mountain National Park, Fort Collins, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado Springs, Mesa Verde National Park, Steamboat Springs, Great Sand Dunes National Park, the San Luis Valley, and more. Planning on visiting the rest of the American West? Check out Fodor's National Parks of the West, Fodor's Arizona and the Grand Canyon, Fodor's Utah, and Fodor's In Focus Santa Fe. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!, /p>

Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Colorado, including majestic Rocky Mountain National Park, Denver's cultural riches, and the mountain resort towns of Aspen and Vail. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth. MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from Boulder to Mesa Verde PERFECT HOTELS for every budget BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes Useful FEATURES on food, hiking, and wildlife VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts MAPS and Color photos to guide and inspire your trip

Offers advice on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, sports activities, recreation areas, and transportation.

Readers can embrace the local scene as they hit the slopes in Vail, take a dip in Steamboat's hot springs, or puzzle over ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde. Find choices for every traveler, from hiking and mountain biking to music festivals and fine dining.

Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions and other valuable features.

Whether you want to take in the views from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, explore Salt Lake City, or buy something at an art gallery in Santa Fe, the local Fodor’s travel experts in the Southwest are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Southwest guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This brand new title has been designed with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020! Fodor’s Essential Southwest travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “The Best Hikes in Arizona,” “The Best Outdoor Adventures in Colorado,” “Best Art Experiences in Santa Fe,” “Utah's Best Ski Resorts and Lodges,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Aurora Borealis 101,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “What to Eat and Drink” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Favorite destinations in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah Planning on visiting other places in the western U.S.? Check out Fodor’s California and Fodor's National Parks of the West. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Fodor's Colorado offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to night-life. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.