Lamar is the seat of and most populous county in Colorado’s Prowers County, which is located in the state’s southeast portion, not from the border with Kansas. For many visitors arriving from the east, Lamar is the first stop in The Rocky Mountain State. Its quaint and historic charm gives travelers unique insights into life …
La Junta is the seat of southeast Colorado’s Otero County. The town was founded in 1881, and though it’s got just 7,000 residents, it’s the most populous municipality in the area. The state’s southeast portion is part of the Great Plains that stretch into the neighboring states of Kansas and Oklahoma, and there is an …
The town of Eagle is located in Colorado’s northwest region, between Denver to the east and its border with Utah to the west. Over the last few decades, Eagle’s population has more than doubled, and it’s the seat of Eagle County. The town was founded in 1905 and is set amidst some of the state’s …
Located just south of Denver between Littleton and Aurora, Cherry Hills Village is a small municipality of about 7,000 residents that wasn’t incorporated until 1945. Though Cherry Hill Village is small, it’s one of the state’s most affluent communities and has a much higher average family income than most other areas. Though the attractions within …
While the town of Gypsum may seem like an unassuming little mountain town of only 6,000 people, the truth is it’s a major center in Eagle County. The mix of rural and urban lifestyles makes it the perfect place from which to make a base when exploring the region. Gypsum has a reputation for allowing …
Visitors who want to stay near the Rocky Mountains in Colorado without paying the steep price that comes with places like Aspen, head to the town of Carbondale in Garfield County. Beautiful Mount Sopris towers over this small town of about 6,000 people along the Roaring Fork River in the Roaring Fork Valley. It’s mostly …
Wellington, Colorado, is a town of about 8,500 residents that’s located in the state’s north-central region between Fort Collins to the south and the border with Wyoming to the north. The town was founded in 1905 and offers visitors a nice mix of activities, including lots of outdoor recreation options as well as historical, natural, …
Avon is a town of about 7,500 residents that’s located along Interstate 70 a few hours west of downtown Denver. Due to its proximity to both Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts, Avon experiences large surges of visitors annually, especially during the winter ski season. For all-around outdoor lovers visiting the area, it offers an abundance …
Once a place where only the rich and famous went to unwind, Aspen, Colorado, is now one of the top ski and outdoor leisure destinations in the United States. Situated in the Rocky Mountains in Pitkin County, Aspen’s natural beauty combined with a remote, mountainous landscape make it the perfect vacation destination in every season. …
Estes Park is a town of about 6,500 residents that’s located in north-central Colorado’s Larimer County. A few hours northwest of Denver, it is set amidst some of the state’s most rugged and majestic landscapes. It’s surrounded by state and national parks and some of North America’s most popular ski resorts. The town has an …