Learning how to find attractions in Colorado is not difficult if you just know the correct steps to take. On this page you will find instructions on how you can find sources that provide information about tourist attractions in Colorado.

Colorado is located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States and at 104,091 square miles it is the eight largest state. The capital of Colorado is Denver, which is also the largest city in the state. Colorado has a population of 4,939,456 and is known for outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, camping, sightseeing, skiing, rock climbing and more. Colorado also has many Museums, activities for children, restaurants and hotels.http://www.city-data.com/states/Colorado-Location-size-and-extent.html http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/08000.html

When visiting Colorado, you of course want to know what climate and weather conditions you can expect. Luckily there is never a bad time to visit this state because there are 300 days of annual sunshine. The temperatures are mild and there are record snowfalls which benefits the many ski resorts.

If you plan on visiting Colorado, you might want to take on the expertise of a travel agent. They can arrange cheap air fare, a hotel stay, a rental car and they can advise you about the numerous tourist attractions worth visiting. If you prefer to be your own travel agent, you can utilize the services of websites such as Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, Priceline.com, Hotwire.com and Kayak.com.

Below you will find information on Colorado tourist attractions. Hopefully this page will give you some new ideas.

One of the tools you can use to find Colorado tourist attractions are books. There are many books available that provide information on all the top tourist attractions within the state. Besides the general tourist attraction books there are books that provide only photos of Colorado, some books direct the reader to out of the ordinary unique attractions and there are even books based on favorite activities in Colorado such as hiking and fishing. Choose the book that seems most suitable for your needs and that will keep you within your spending budget. You can purchase travel books online or at your local book store. If you don't want to spend any money, you can always look for books on Colorado attractions at your local library. Some books that might come in handy include:

• ■ The Colorado Small Town Restaurant Guide by Benjamin J. Bennis. Price $11.01 on Amazon.com. This restaurant guide lists all Colorado restaurants by the type of cuisine they provide.http://www.amazon.com/Colorado-Small-Town-Restaurant-Guide/dp/0962979902/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267931365&sr=1-6

• ■ Frommer's Colorado by Erick Peterson. Price: $12.91 on Amazon.com. This bestselling travel manual provides information about the best hiking, biking, and skiing locations in Colorado. It will make you experience Colorado like the locals do.http://www.amazon.com/Frommers-Colorado-Complete-Eric-Peterson/dp/0470382295/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267931555&sr=1-1

• ■ John Fielder's Best of Colorado by John Fielder. Price: $21.12 on Amazon.com. This Colorado guide book was written by a nationally acclaimed nature photographer. He shares the move beautiful locations in Colorado with the readers and reviews various restaurants, hotels and attractions along the way.http://www.amazon.com/John-Fielders-Best-Colorado-Fielder/dp/1565796241/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1

OFFICIAL COLORADO TOURISM WEBSITE:

Another tool you can use to find tourist attractions in Colorado is the Internet. The convenience of the Internet is that it's 'open' 24/7 so you can access it at your own leisure. You can simply type in any search engine 'Colorado tourist attractions' and various sources will show up. For complete information on any state, you can visit the state's official tourism website or the visitor's center website. The official tourism website for Colorado provides information regarding:

Most states have official tourism websites that provide all the information that tourists are looking for. The Official Colorado Tourism website provides information on various things including:

• ■ where to stay
• ■ what to do
• ■ where to eat
• ■ what to see
• ■ Colorado's history
• ■ vacation ideas
• ■ travel deals

If you still have questions after visiting the Colorado Tourism website, you can fill out a question form on the website. https://www.colorado.com/ContactUs.aspx

AAA:

If you are a member of AAA, or are planning on becoming a member, you can visit the AAA location when you are in California. AAA is not just handy when it comes to roadside assistance, they also provide full service when it comes to travel including providing information on tourist attractions. A membership to AAA can come in handy because you can get many discounts on various items including certain car rentals.

• AAA Colorado
• Boulder District Office
• 1933 28th St # 200
• Phone: (303) 753-8800 8600 http://ww2.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/AAAOnline.woa/wo/1.WOMetaRefresh

• Aspen Ski Resort
• Box 1248
• Aspen, CO 81612-1248
• Phone: 1 (970) 925-1220

The Aspen Ski Resort is very popular among people who love to ski and participate in other outdoor winter sports. Aspen Mountain, the Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk Mountain are all great for skiing. Opening dates depend on the weather.http://www.planetware.com/aspen/aspen-ski-resort-us-co-asr.htm

• Denver Zoo
• 2300 Steele Street
• Denver, CO 80205-4899
• Phone: 1 (303) 376-4800

The Denver Zoo has a great layout and exhibits 3500 animals of 600 species. This is a great tourist attraction for young and old. Admission in $11 (adult), $7 (ages 4 - 11) and admission for those 3 years and younger is free. The Mahalo page 'Denver Zoo Coupons' can provide information on coupon sources for the zoo. http://www.planetware.com/denver/denver-zoo-us-co-zoo.htm

• 16th Street Mall

For those who love to shop this outdoor mall area has plenty of department stores, boutiques, souvenir shops, restaurants and outdoor vendor stalls. The shops are located right in the city center and have a European feel to them.http://www.planetware.com/denver/16th-street-mall-us-co-d16.htm

• Garden of the Gods
• 1805 North 30th Street
• Colorado Springs, CO 80904
• Phone: 1 (719) 634-6666

This scenic nature reserve is known for it's bizarre shaped red sandstone formations such as the Kissing Camels and the Balanced Rock. To get the best lighting for viewing, it's best to visit this reserve early morning or at twilight.http://www.planetware.com/colorado-springs/garden-of-the-gods-us-co-gog.htm

• Denver Museum of Natural & Science
• 2001 Colorado Boulevard
• Denver, CO 80205-5732
• Phone: 1 (303) 322-7009 / 370-6099

This museum displays dinosaur skeletons, Ice Age animal remains and one of the largest nuggets of gold found in Colorado. Admission is $10 (adults) and $6 (ages 12 and under). The admission price doesn't include admission to the planetarium and Imax theater that are attached to the museum.http://www.planetware.com/denver/museum-of-natural-science-us-co-mnh.htm