Northern Colorodo and the Front Range area have so much to offer year round. Beautiful scenery, mountains, lakes and reservoirs, state and national parks, sports teams, shopping and much more! With so much to see and do, here are some of the highlights and activities you won't want to miss! From Boulder to Fort Collins, there's plenty to see and do here.
Looking towards Fort Collins Horsetooth Reservoir Whitewater rafting
Colorado has 43 state parks, 12 national parks and several county parks and open space areas. There are also historic trails that cross through several states including Colorado. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, swimming, boating, camping, rock climbing, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives are just some of the activities available to you in these areas. For more information on individual parks, click on the following links: www.nps.gov/state/co national parks in Colorado www.co.larimer.co.us/parks Larimer county parks www.parks.state.co.us Colorado state parks
Did you know that Northern Colorado produces award winning wines? There are four regions in Colorado with vineyards: Southern region, Denver region, Boulder region and Northern region. All offer tours and tastings of different types of wines. For info on the wines of Colorado, go to www.coloradowine.com. Here are some individual vineyards in the Northern region you may want to check out: www.snowypeakswinery.com Trail Ridge Winery Loveland 970-635-0949 www.bouldercreekwine.com Ciatano Winery Lyons 303-823-5011 www.winechick.biz www.bookcliffvineyards.com www.redstonemeadery.com
More interested in a good beer? Northern Colorado has you covered with several national and local microbreweries including Annheuser-Busch and Coors. Tours and tastings are available as well as a good meal at some of the local microbreweries. There are more, but here are a few to note: www.budweisertours.com www.coors.com www.newbelgium.com www.odellbrewing.com www.boulderbeer.com
If outdoor sports are your thing, then you've come to the right place! There are some amazing golf courses in Northern Colorado with breathtaking scenery and wildlife surrounding them. And did you know that your golf drive in Colorado can reach 15% to 25% further and the ball will fly straighter due to the higher altitude? See which courses you want to play: www.golfcolorado.com www.golflink.com
Most cities in Colorado have bike paths to take you around town. You can get bike maps for most cities and towns and bike rentals are available at local shops. Find paths and trails to bike here: www.bikepaths.com www.wildernet.com/colorado/mtnbiking.html
Last but not least and probably what people think of most when they think Colorado is winter fun on the slopes! Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding and ice climbing are all available to you at a choice of 27 different slopes. Resort accomadations with lots of activities are all a short drive away.
Don't forget about the cuisine, shopping, arts, and culture of Northern Colorado too. If you have the time you'll want to check out the rest of the state as well. There's too much to list here so see what else Colorado has to offer by going to www.colorado.com and request a free official vacation guide.
If your thinking of relocating to the Northern Colorado area and need local Real Estate information, Scott J. Lee would be happy to assist you in your home search. You can also find home listings on this website in the navigation bar to the left or email Scott to request a relocation package.