The Atlas Obscura Guide To Colorado
236 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Colorado
Updated January 9, 2023
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- Alamosa
- Antonito
- Aspen
- Bailey
- Bedrock
- Boulder
- Breckenridge
- Broomfield
- Cañon City
- Central City
- Colorado Springs
- Commerce City
- Creede
- Crestone
- Cripple Creek
- Del Norte
- Denver
- Dolores
- Durango
- Estes Park
- Florence
- Fort Collins
- Gateway
- Glenwood Springs
- Golden
- La Junta
- Lake City
- Lakewood
- Leadville
- Littleton
- Longmont
- Manitou Springs
- Montrose
- Morrison
- Nathrop
- Nederland
- Pueblo
- Red Feather Lakes
- Trinidad
- Winter Park
Unusual Attractions in Colorado
Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Colorado
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Guided Tours of Colorado
Atlas Obscura Itineraries
Discover the Secrets of Colorado’s Mountains and Valleys
Between all the world-class kayaking, hiking, and biking available in Colorado, you’re bound to find adventure-lovers around every corner this summer. But sometimes, what you really want is wide-open spaces, quiet vistas, and your footprints as your only company. In short, you want adventure on the secluded side. Luckily, in Colorado, there’s no shortage of hidden wonder. This itinerary will take you to a pristine mountain-top lake, under a triple waterfall, through majestic peaks on a historic railway, and over an iconic mountain pass on the state’s oldest aerial tram. There’s solitude to be found on this trip, but there’s also the thrill of finding some of Colorado’s best kept secrets. If you’re headed into the backcountry, follow these tips to stay safe and Do Colorado Right.

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