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Fodor's Arizona & the Grand Canyon 2013
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If you ever wondered why folks living along the Front Range—as the area west of Denver and east of the Continental Divide is known—continually brag about their lifestyles, you need only look at the western horizon where the peaks of snow-capped Rocky Mountains rise just a 35-minute drive from downtown. For those drawn to the Front Range, a morning workout might mean an hour-long single-track mountain-bike ride at Winter Park, a half-hour kayak session in Golden's Clear Creek, or a 40-minute hike in Mount Falcon Park.
Rockies Near Denver Hotels
In summertime, out-of-state and regional visitors flock to Georgetown and Idaho Springs to explore the rustic ambience, tour a mine, and hike or mountain...read more
Rockies Near Denver Restaurants
Front Range dining draws primarily from the Denver metro area; you'll find standard chains, mom-and-pop restaurants, upscale dining, and good ethnic food...read more
Things To Do in Rockies Near Denver
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Rockies Near Denver
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- $129 & up -- Downtown Denver Hotel incl. Weekends, 50% Off Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel
- $143 & up -- 4-Star Downtown Denver Hotel incl. Holidays The Westin Denver Downtown
- $9.33 & up -- Car Rentals across Colorado CarRentals.com
- $101 & up -- Denver Tech Center Area Hotel, 40% Off — $101 Hotwire.com
Rockies Near Denver Experiences
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Explore the Rockies: This section of mountains butts up against the Denver metro area, so it's easy to explore interesting towns and enjoy the... Read more
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As you travel west along I-70 you'll reach one of the world's engineering marvels, the 8,941-foot-long Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel. Most people... Read more
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From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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