Full Description
From spectacular ski mountains to eerie ghost towns, roaring rivers to heavenly hot springs, Colorado and its majestic Rocky Mountains offer incredible scenery and a fantastic range of recreational options to plunge into it headfirst. No matter what your season and reason for a trip to Colorado might be extreme snowboarding off-piste in Aspen or hiking with the whole family in Rocky Mountain National Park you'll find all the guidance you need with this friendly travel companion, including: tips on what's happening in Colorado in each season and each month of the year; a candid discussion of your lodging options, from B&B to historic hotel, dude ranches to campgrounds; suggestions for trips based in the cities and quick, easy ways to branch out to take in the natural wonders surrounding them; fast facts on all the major ski resorts, including elevation, skiable terrain, snowfall, and reservation information; information on how to get the most of the great outdoors in every locale, from hiking and biking to cross-country and downhill skiing; hints on getting maximum bang for your buck in the shops, restaurants, bars, and clubs; and ten signature, can't-go-wrong Colorado experiences.Like every "For Dummies" travel guide, "Colorado & the Rockies For Dummies" includes: down-to-earth trip-planning advice; what you shouldn't miss and what you can skip; the best restaurants and hotels for every budget; and lots of detailed maps.
Contents
Introduction. Part Iof Colorado. Chapter 2: Deciding When and Where to Go. Chapter 3: Four Great Itineraries. Chapter 4: Planning Your Budget. Chapter 5: Tips for Travelers with Special Interests. Part II: Ironing Out the Details. Chapter 6: Getting to Colorado. Chapter 7: Getting Around Colorado. Chapter 8: Booking Your Accommodations. Chapter 9: Money Matters. Chapter 10: Tying Up the Loose Ends. Part III: Exploring the Big Cities. Chapter 11: Settling Into Denver. Chapter 12: Seeing the Best of Denver. Chapter 13: Side Trips from Denver. Chapter 14: Colorado Springs. Part IV: Northern Colorado. Chapter 15: Rocky Mountain National Park. Chapter 16: Boulder and Fort Collins. Chapter 17: Northern Colorado High Country (West). Chapter 18: Northern Colorado High Country (East). Part V: Southern Colorado. Chapter 19: South Central Colorado. Chapter 20: Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Western Colorado. Chapter 21: Southwest Colorado. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 22: Ten (or So) Signs You're in a Colorado Mountain Town. Chapter 23: Ten Signature Colorado Experiences. Appendix: Quick Concierge. Worksheets. Index.
