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Bart Meeuwesen

Bart is travel writer from The Netherlands. His love for travel led him to exciting careers in the hotel industry, catering and writing. He's been to most of Europe and his favorite destination is the East coast of Spain.

14 Best Things to Do in Cañon City (CO)

Royal Gorge Route Railroad

City is a town of about 17,000 residents that’s located near the geographic center of Colorado. It’s the seat of Fremont County and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. Cañon City’s proximity to the Arkansas River and a variety of state and national parks gives visitors an abundance …

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15 Best Things to Do in Firestone (CO)

St. Vrain State Park

Firestone is a town of about 12,000 residents that’s equidistant from Denver to the south and Fort Collins to the north. Located in Weld County just to the west of Interstate 25, it is perfectly positioned to offer visitors easy access to some of the state’s most notable historical, artistic, and outdoor attractions. For those …

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15 Best Things to Do in Lone Tree (CO)

Park Meadows Mall, Lone Tree

Lone Tree is a small municipality of about 14,000 residents that’s located in the south-central portion of the Denver Metropolitan area. To the east of Lone Tree, the vast Colorado plains spread all the way to the Kansas border, and to the west lie the majestic Rocky Mountains, as well as a myriad of state …

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15 Best Things to Do in Fort Morgan (CO)

Rainbow Bridge, Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan is a town of about 11,000 people in Morgan County, Colorado. Due to its rural location on high plains overlooking the South Platte River, Fort Morgan is the perfect vacation destination for people who want to be away from the city but close enough to access it if the need arises. The closest …

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15 Best Things to Do in Sterling (CO)

Overland Trail Museum

Sterling is a town of about 15,000 residents that’s tucked into the northeast corner of Colorado, near the neighboring States of Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. It’s the most populous town in Logan County, which says something about the vastness and rural nature of the region that’s part of the Great Plains. During the Dust Bowl …

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15 Best Things to Do in Greenwood Village (CO)

Cherry Creek State Park

Greenwood Village is located south of downtown Denver just west of Interstate 25. The town had slightly more than 16,000 residents at the time of the last census and is perfectly positioned to offer visitors an impressive array of both urban and rural activities; many of them are just a few minutes away. Denver, Centennial, …

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15 Best Things to Do in Englewood (CO)

Devil’s Head Distillery

Although Englewood, Colorado, is centrally located in the Denver Metropolitan area, it manages to maintain a small-town appeal. This small city in Arapahoe County currently has a population of around 30,000 people. Its laid-back lifestyle, numerous parks and green spaces, mixed with proximity to the major city of Denver, make it a popular base for …

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15 Best Things to Do in Federal Heights (CO)

Water World, Federal Heights

Federal Heights is an incorporated town of about 12,000 residents that was founded in 1940 with just a few dozen people. It’s located in the north-central portion of the Denver Metropolitan area in Adams County and is just a few minutes off Interstate 25, which is the state’s largest north-south highway. Federal Heights is most …

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14 Best Things to Do in Delta (CO)

Doghouse Espresso

Delta is the seat and most populous town in west-central Colorado’s Delta County. Though it’s small, it has experienced significant population growth over the past few decades. Delta lies between Grand Junction to the northwest and Montrose to the southeast along US Route 50; it’s set amidst some of the region’s most rugged and rural …

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15 Best Things to Do in Rifle (CO)

Rifle Falls

The town of Rifle is located in west-central Colorado’s Garfield County. At the time of the last census, Rifle had a population of slightly more than 10,000 residents, and it was founded in the early 1880s. Rifle is in a particularly rural and rugged part of the state and is most well-known as a destination …

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