MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWNS IN COLORADO: Best Places to Visit in CO | Prettiest Mountain Cities to Travel

in a state where Grand Vistas are the norm rather than the exception it's not easy to choose the most beautiful towns in Colorado not because there's a lack of beautiful towns but because there are so many and it's hard to narrow it down however that's precisely what I'm attempting to do today as a native to Colorado I've had plenty of time to explore all of these gorgeous communities whether you are attracted to incredible natural sites remarkable outdoor recreation shopping or Arts this list of our most beautiful towns in Colorado has it all number nine Glenwood Springs known for its famous natural Hot Springs pool and one-of-a-kind attractions Glenwood Springs is one of the prettiest cities in Colorado for good reason the town is nestled at the mouth of Glenwood Canyon and offers spectacular views of Rocky Mountains if you like stories of the old west history of frontiersmen or interest in events that helped form Colorado as a state then you'll be happy to know Glenwood Springs is full of History it's also the resting place to famous Wild West figures like Doc Holliday and Kid Curry Logan and Glenwood Springs is a very walkable destination as well you can get to just about anywhere in the city on foot but the downtown area near the hot springs all the restaurants and food historic train station and Colorado River are all in close proximity to each other with tons of stuff to do indoors and out plus the downtown area is constantly being updated and remodeled with quaint shops boutiques and some of the best food in the state year-round kids and adults will love taking a swim in the world's largest natural Hot Springs pool or taking the tube along the lazy river which shares the same name as the town these outdoor pools are kept at a balmy 92 degrees to 104 degrees respectively any time of the year and make for a perfect Final Destination after a day of being out in Glenwood or go for a ride on the Glenwood Gondola to the top of Iron Mountain which overlooks the entire Valley offering 360 degree views at the top of this mountain Adrenaline Junkies will enjoy the heart pounding rides and activities of America's only Mountaintop theme park the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park number eight Boulder not only is Boulder one of the most popular places to live in Colorado it is also one of the prettiest the city has very high marks for quality of life and is consistently rained as one of the top places to live in the U.S Boulder has a relaxed atmosphere and is a college town first and foremost so it's super easy to get around and Boulder is butted up right up against the Rocky Mountains which means outdoorsy Adventure is just moments away and Wildlife is easy to spot and abundant make sure to take in all the gorgeous views of Chautauqua Park and the Flatirons that you can see from nearly every part of the city or take a stroll down Pearl Street with its numerous Museums Art Galleries cultural events live performances and more Pearl Street is just one of those places that is very iconic to Boulder that everyone just seems to find themselves walking down at one point so it's really quite hard to miss and if you're foodie the dining scene in Boulder is marvelous and caters to every heart's feastly desire Boulder is a food town where you can get just about anything you want at any time and it's a great eating destination too because of the concentration of unique and tasty restaurants that put Boulder A step above the other cities and being outside is part of the life in Boulder locals regularly enjoy embracing the outdoors at the city's doorstep and can even see some wacky things like inner tube down Boulder Creek to work day number seven uray uray is not just only a really weirdly named town but it's also a very historic Wild West Town located in the heart of the Towering San Juan mountains and because of this town's setting in the head of the valley surrounded by towering mountains on three and a half sides of the Town Murray has come to be known as the Switzerland of America because of its resemblance to towns in the Swiss Alps no matter if you're visiting in the summer or winter uray offers gorgeous views from any vantage point in town although more down to earth than the ritzier cities uray has plenty of authentic turn of the century Western charm in fact just about everything that draws tourists to uray is about getting outside and enjoying what few other places in the world has to offer off-roading Expeditions mountain biking trail hiking and something that uray really stands out for ice climbing why anybody would want to do that is beyond me uray's downtown is registered as a National Historic District with most of the buildings Still Standing from before the turn of the 19th century and a few of the buildings along this historic Road like the courthouse library and a few hotels are included on the national register of historic places the town boasts skiing the uray hot springs and a Victorian era Main Street that is a great gateway to the surrounding areas like animus Forks one of the top ghost towns in Colorado or the million dollar Highway one of the most beautiful and treacherous roads in all of Colorado number six Breckenridge Breckenridge is one of the most beautiful towns on this list and a local favorite due to its Lux Vibe but small town feel where you won't find chains or big Brands you know but rather local unique shops and restaurants this former mining town is filled with history that you can feel in the building's framework from the bygone era and even Explore plus with stunning Mountain scenery set against this unique architecture the town offers the chance to explore some of the old mines in the area or even go on some ghost tours Breck is also known for its art scene which absolutely thrives here in the creative art district you can expect to see public art displays Studios performance places and galleries of course there is the Breckenridge Ski Resort that's popular during the colder months and is one of the most visited ski resorts in the Western Hemisphere but aside from skiing two of my favorite things to do in Breck are the short hike to the Breckenridge troll Isaac Hearthstone and taking a ride on the free Brett connect Gondola of the mountain both are unique experiences you won't find anywhere else in the state and attract visitors from all over the world and the Blue River Rec path also known as the Riverwalk is a popular Trail in the shoulder and summer seasons especially for bikers as it's pretty flat a rarity in Colorado but it's also incredibly Scenic and in the warmer months visitors can enjoy a paved walking trail that's offset with Gorgeous wildflowers in the spring and early summer and fall colors in the Autumn and clear running water from the nearby Creek number five Colorado Springs no list of the most beautiful cities in Colorado is complete without mentioning Colorado Springs and as a local who was born and raised here I might be a little bit biased but the city that is home to America's Mountain does not disappoint the second largest city along the Front Range it's easy to spot some of the defining landmarks of Colorado Springs from the distance like Pikes Peak one of the most distinguished and most recognizable 14ers in the state can take a trip to the top of the summit with your own car and spend an afternoon above the clouds at more than 14 000 feet in elevation but taking it easy and booking a Jeep Tour or taking the newly refurbished Cog Railway is our favorite way to do it there's also Garden of the Gods which is another famous landmark that sits at the foot of Pike's Peak which is a completely free park that sits within the city limits get ready for breathtaking views of the area's geology red rock formations and unique sculptures form naturally over time and the best place to see them is from the guard of the Gods Visitor Center where you can view the entire park against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and these fantastic views of the Rocky Mountains can be seen from nearly anywhere in the city I mean even if you're grocery shopping you look outside beautiful view not only is Colorado Springs a popular destination for visitors but is one of the fastest growing cities in all of Colorado too number four Vale a beautiful town of Vail offers many outdoor recreation options beyond the skiing and snowboarding that you would expect there is of course the obviously winter snow activities that you can partake in but Vail is much more than just a ski Town Bale happens to be the second most expensive place to live in in the state as it has very pricey homes and a very large cost of living the views are not cheap here Vale ski resort spans an impressive 5300 plus acres and is considered one of the largest ski resorts in North America but Vail has plenty of things to do year round and should definitely not just be considered a ski town in fact just about any ski resort in the summer or shoulder seasons in Colorado is worth visiting you can enjoy a visit to the stunning Betty Ford Alpine Gardens which is the highest elevated Botanic Garden in the world and the City of Vail is also known for the Region's best modern art thanks to more than 60 works of art scattered throughout the village [Music] number three Estes Park just 90 minutes from Denver sits the little mountain town of Estes Park although the town has a population of 6 500 residents it does not come short when it comes to things to see considered the Eastern Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park is home to tons of wildlife including herds of elk in the fall visitors and locals love strolling the river walk in downtown Estes Park which features local restaurants shops and boutiques and climbing up to Birch Cabin in the center of town is always a good place to capture some Scenic views near the town is the Wilderness Area of Roosevelt National Forest which is an expansive area that has miles of hiking and biking trails camping spots and large open spaces and it should go without saying that with Estes Park being the Eastern Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park this gorgeous and rugged terrain is only a stone's throw from downtown Estes Park and Prospect mountain is also located nearby and is home to the esses Park aerial Tramway which is worth taking a ride to the top and Hiking to see the summit of the Mountain for some extraordinary views of the surrounding areas including the town below and Rocky Mountain National Park in the distance number two Crested Butte Crescent Butte makes our list of the prettiest towns in Colorado since it's known as The Wildflower capital of Colorado during the summer it's impossible to venture anywhere around Crested Butte without being impressed by Lupine Columbine paintbrush and dozens of other wildflowers of course you can ski in Crested Butte Mountain Resort in the winter thanks to its secluded ski spots that locals love and in fact the town of Crested Butte is referred to as the last great Colorado ski town gorgeous Community is made up of two municipalities Mount Crested Butte and the town of Crescent Butte itself the economy of this town is strong despite having no franchises or popular chains in the town which is something that you will notice as you go through and the area is also home to natural wonders like the Blue Mesa Reservoir and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park which is one of the Hidden gems of Colorado's national parks number one Telluride if you're looking for the prettiest cities in Colorado most people would agree that the list has to include Telluride if you want to live in a town that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time this is where you want to be Telluride is surrounded by the Cozy seclusion of a box canyon this is a narrow Canyon with a flat bottom and very vertical Square walls this Colorado mountain town is located in the remote southwest corner of the state set amidst the Towering San Juan mountains Victorian buildings line each Street and you won't be bothered by Billboards or neon signs here there aren't even any stoplights to Mar the illusion that you've been transported to an Old-Fashioned Paradise enjoy a hike to see the famously beautiful bridal veil Falls which is just east of Telluride it offers stunning views of the canyon and an old Power Plant and in Telluride you can shop dine and enjoy just about every outdoor activity that you could imagine for historic buildings to cross-country skiing these pretty mountain towns are the perfect place to enjoy an outdoor adventure whether you are visiting Colorado or living here full-time these beautiful towns are nothing short of majestic wowzers that was a lot of information I hope that you liked the video and if you did please remember to press that like button and if you really liked the video make sure to hit that subscribe button for more videos in the future and thanks for watching

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Published: Tue Oct 18 2022