Since we're Denver natives, we often get asked about places not to be missed in Colorado. Here are just a few of our favorites.

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Places to stay in Colorado

Hotel Jerome
Aspen. Colorado 800-331-7213
***Not only our favorite in Colorado, but in the world! Click here to see what Aspen & Frye say...

Brown Palace Hotel
Downtown Denver 800-321-2599 or 303-297-3111

The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs (1 hour south of Denver) 866-837-9520

The Cliff House at Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs 888-212-7000
***Did you know that "America the Beautiful" was inspired by the view from Pike's Peak?

While we're talking about things to do in Colorado....don't miss Pike's Peak - you can take the Cog Railway to the top, if you like.....and also stroll through the Garden of the Gods - there's lots to do and see in Colorado Springs!

Rose Street Bed and Breakfast
Georgetown (about 45 minutes west of Denver on I70) 866-569-2222 or 303-569-2221
***Georgetown is a small, quaint town, Victorian and pretty, especially Christmas time! (The TV movie "The Christmas Gift" with John Denver was filmed there).

The Stanley Hotel
Estes Park (Rocky Mountain National Park) 800-976-1377 or 970-586-3371
***Okay, Colorado History? Colorado Ghosts and Murder Mysteries? You got it! This is the place Stephen King found spooky enough to inspire "The Shining"!
Estes Park is great for watching Colorado Wildlife, and in the summer don't miss Trail Ridge Road. For our pet-friendly friends, please read this information about dogs and Rocky Mountain National Park and pet-friendly lodging!

Redstone Inn
Redstone, Colorado (Crystal River Valley - Aspen Glenwood Springs area) 800-748-2524
***Lot's of pretty Colorado scenery around here - a little further is the (pretty much ghost) town of Marble, where the marble for the Lincoln Memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as many other buildings, came from.

The Peaks Resort
Telluride 866-282-4557

New Sheridan Hotel
Telluride 800-200-1891

Cordillera
Vail Valley area 970-569-6480

Beaumont Hotel
Ouray 888-447-3255

Hotel Colorado
Glenwood Springs 800-544-3998
***Rich in history (it is said it is the birthplace of the Teddy Bear - history doesn't get any better than that!). Some of the guests have included Doc Holiday, royalty and Presidents!

Hotel Boulderado
Boulder 800-433-4344 or 303-442-4344

Strater Hotel
Durango 800-247-4431
***Durango is a great Colorado get away! Don't miss the Durango-Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad, which climbs 3000 feet! Tip- we enjoy taking the bus frin Durango to Silverton, then riding the train back.