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5 Best Cities in Colorado

Colorado encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. The city was named Colorado because of its proximity to the red rocks, as the word 鈥楥olorado鈥� in Spanish means 鈥榬ed鈥�. It is nicknamed the “Centennial State” because it became a state one century after the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

Colorado is famous for its vivid landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. Explore the snowcapped mountains, rushing rivers and dramatic canyons that create a rugged yet stunning landscape. It is home to a bevy of cities and towns, each with its own unique outdoor offerings, cultural attractions and general Colorado charm, it may be difficult to choose the best place to visit but here are the 5 best cities in Colorado;

1. Denver

Denver skyline – Wikipedia

Denver is located in the Southwestern United States, in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city was founded in 1858 as a gold mining camp, and it was incorporated on November 7, 1861. It was named after James W. Denver, a governor of the Kansas Territory. It is nicknamed the Mile High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile (5280 feet or 1609.344 meters) above sea level.

The city is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is ranked as a Beta world city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. This means that Denver is a city which is a primary node in the global economic network.

Denver is a walkable, outdoor city with 300 days of sunshine, brilliant blue skies and breathtaking mountain scenery. It is renowned for its one-of-a-kind outdoor concert venue that is surrounded by giant, ancient rock formations and the Denver Union Station which is a transportation, dining, shopping and entertainment hub, all centered around the Crawford Hotel.

Denver is at the top of this list because it is renowned for its outdoor activities which is made possible all round the year because of its sunny weather. Even during the cold winter months, its not uncommon to experience the warm sunshine.

2. Telluride

Telluride Valley – Flickr

Telluride is in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Colorado. It sits in a box canyon. Steep forested mountains and cliffs surround it, with Bridal Veil Falls situated at the canyon’s head. The town itself was founded in 1878 as “Columbia”, but due to confusion with a California town of the same name, was renamed Telluride in 1887 for the gold telluride minerals found in other parts of Colorado.

The Telluride Historic District, which includes a significant portion of the town, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is also one of Colorado’s 20 National Historic Landmarks. Once called the 鈥淐ity of Lights,鈥� Telluride was the first city in the world to have electric streetlight and the first town in the world to have alternating current (AC) power, thanks to the Ames Power Plant.

Today, Telluride is especially known for its ski resort and slopes during the winter, as well as an extensive festival schedule during the summer, including the Hot Air Balloon festival, which traditionally occurs the first weekend in June. The town’s colorful Victorian-era homes, clapboard storefronts and historic buildings now mix exceptionally well with boutiques, art galleries, gourmet restaurants and much more.

Telluride was included in the list because of its beautiful Ski Resort that boast of exceptional terrain.

3. Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs – Wikipedia

Colorado Springs is located in east-central Colorado, on Fountain Creek, 70 miles (113 km) south of Denver. It was founded on July 31, 1871, by General William Palmer, with the intention of creating a high-quality resort community, and was soon nicknamed “Little London” because of the many English tourists who came. The city was named after the nearby Manitou mineral springs.

The city is home to the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and the headquarters of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The highest suspension bridge is located in the city. The Royal Gorge Bridge looms 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River.

Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, the city is full of trails and parks that provide scenic views of rock formations and other unique geological features, like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods Park, The Broadmoor Seven Falls, and Cave Of The Winds Mountain Park. It also has a variety of cultural, educational, and historical attractions including the Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, the American Numismatic Association Money Museum, Peterson Air and Space Museum, and the United States Air Force Academy.

The unique Scenery of rock formations and other geological features in Colorado Springs earn the city a spot on the list.

4. Boulder

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Boulder is located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, at an elevation of 5,430 feet (1,655 m) above sea level. The city was settled by miners in 1858 and named after nearby Boulder creek. The creek was named prior to the city’s founding, for all the large granite boulders that have cascaded into the creek over the eons.
In 1967, Boulder became the first city in the United States to tax itself for funds to be used specifically for the acquisition, management and maintenance of open space. It is home to the main campus of the University of Colorado, the state’s largest university.

Boulder, is best known for its outdoor activities; from hiking and mountain and road biking to stand-up paddleboarding and rock climbing, award-winning breweries; with Coors and Anheuser-Busch nearby, plus 20 local microbreweries, this area has become the largest beer-producing triangle in the world and a vibrant downtown that bustle with inviting locally owned businesses and a bounty of crowd-pleasing family attractions.

Boulder was included in the list because of its award winning breweries which are a must-visit for anyone.

5. Fort Collins

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Fort Collins a city is situated along the Cache la Poudre River (the state鈥檚 鈥淭rout Route鈥�), in the eastern foothills of the Front Range, at an elevation of 5,004 feet (1,525 metres), 55 miles (89 km) north of Denver. The city developed after 1864 around a military outpost, named after its commander, Lieutenant William O. Collins of Fort Laramie, Wyoming. In 1873, the city was incorporated.

The city itself was recently named a Certified Colorado Creative District, thanks to its artsy and innovative vibe. Disnelyland鈥檚 Main Street USA was designed by Harper Goff who modelled the street after his hometown of Fort Collins. The Cache la Poudre River, which runs right through the middle of Fort Collins, is Colorado鈥檚 only nationally designated 鈥淲ild & Scenic鈥� River.

Fort Collins is a charming town surrounded by beautiful nature that offers year-round adventures. Explore the scenic Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, visit the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, have fun with hands-on exhibits at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and stop by the Center for Fine Art Photography.

Boulder was included in the list because of its award winning breweries which are a must-visit for anyone.