Travel Archives

Two people hiking in autumn at Rocky Mountain National Park

Ten Things to Do in Estes Park This Fall

By Abigail BlissSeptember 18, 2025

Visit this popular mountain town for leaf peeping, autumn festivals and spooky season fun.

From City to Soil: The Best Agritourism Spots Less Than an Hour From Denver

By Tessa GuthrieSeptember 9, 2025

Make your cottagecore dreams come true.

The Leadville Railroad train backdropped by evergreen trees and a rocky peak

All Aboard! The Ten Best Train Tours in Colorado

By Abigail BlissAugust 29, 2025

Embark on scenic and historic excursions across the state.

Towering rock formations at Garden of the Gods at sunrise

Ten Things to Do in Colorado Springs

By Abigail BlissAugust 21, 2025

Discover world-class public art, a new series of culinary events and abundant outdoor activities in one of the country’s “most boring” cities.

Ten Things to Do in and Around Fort Collins

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 21, 2025

The Northern Colorado city has 1800s houses, scenic river trails and a bustling cultural arts scene.

A man and young girl riding the mountain coaster at Purgatory Resort

Ten Things to Do in Durango This Summer

By Abigail BlissJuly 14, 2025

Nestled between red rock canyons and snow-capped peaks, this southwest Colorado town is well worth the trip.

All the Fourth of July Fireworks Shows and Festivities in Denver and Beyond

By Westword StaffJuly 4, 2025

Picnics, parades and pyrotechnics!

Blue water with mountains in the background

Ten Things to Do in Glenwood Springs

By Cynthia BarnesJune 2, 2025

This hot springs-blessed mountain town delivers the fun.

Psychedelic Art-Inspired Airbnb Hummingbird Hill Hosts Mural-Tourists and More

By Teague BohlenMay 6, 2025

It’s like Meow Wolf, only you unpack your bags and stay a while.

Photos: Winners of the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships

By Westword StaffJanuary 29, 2025

Let the ice chips fall where they may!

Jim Bishop, King of Bishop Castle, Has Died

By Patricia CalhounNovember 21, 2024

The Pueblo man had towering ambitions and created a true roadside attraction, a 160-foot-high castle.

How The Shining Lives On at the Stanley Hotel, Fifty Years After Stephen King’s Famous Visit

By Justin CriadoOctober 22, 2024

The hotel is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Stephen King’s bone-chilling stay with a ball on Saturday, October 26.

Travel Westword: Adventure, Co-Work and Build Community at The PAD

By Katrina LeibeeSeptember 9, 2024

Whether you’re a digital nomad looking for a place to work for the week or you’re bringing the whole family, The PAD has a room to suit your travel needs.

Artist Cipriano Ortega Explores Isolation and Identity During Breckenridge Residency

By Toni TrescaAugust 29, 2024

“I’m quite frankly ready to go home, but I like this idea of yearning for the home, understanding what a home is and gratefully returning back to my folks.”