Colorado Weekend Trip

 

    Only have Friday afternoon through Sunday for a vacation? Perfect! Let's go over some things you can do for a quick road trip to Colorado.

Stay: For this trip, you will want to stay near Old Colorado City. There are great small stores and restaurants. We stayed in an Airbnb that was comfy and peaceful. Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs is also a good in-between location for all of your activities.

Friday: Get to your Airbnb and relax, check out some shops in Old Colorado City

Saturday: After having a good breakfast, hit the road, because you'll be driving for one hour to Canon City to ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Ticket prices vary depending on the class and time of year, but the view is beautiful no matter what. The train follows a quiet river, through a gorge. There are open-air train cabs that give you the opportunity to take in the fresh air and snap a good picture. 

The service inside serves hot food, signature drinks, and Colorado brews. On our ride we purchase the sample tower, to test all of the local brews offered. The total ride takes 2-3 hours but is relaxing and an irreplaceable experience.

After the train makes sure you spend some time walking around. There is a park area next to the river, stunning wood bridges, and even areas to get right next to the water. For all the coffee buffs there is a caboose coffee shop next to the train station that has a variety of options.

Next, Denver!

Remember we are on a road trip, and this time, there is a lot of driving. There is so much to do in Denver, so take your pick of anything you want to do. We went to the aquarium, then walked downtown. When we were there they had free public transportation downtown, so make sure you look for that. If you are traveling in November
there is a street downtown decorated straight from a Hallmark movie. If you find or know the street name, comment below!

My boyfriend and I are not much for nightlife. So after a warm dinner and stroll, we headed back to our Airbnb.

Sunday:

Time to pack up the Airbnb, but don't worry we have one more adventure. Get a filling breakfast, because we're headed to the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Alamosa Colorado. These sand dues exceed their title as great
and are massive. The sand is soft and can be sled down. The pictures taken here look fake, but it is just one of those places you need to see to believe. 

Last, but not least, drive 45 minutes to the Colorado Gators Reptile Park. For a small entrance fee, you can feed tortoises, hold a baby alligator, and see a TON of reptiles. The park is such a blast and you get a certificate of bravery for holding the baby alligator. 

After all that fun it's finally time to head home and get ready for the week!

Thank you for traveling with me!

-V