What to do in Rocky Mountains

Activities, attractions and tours

Rocky Mountains national park, glacier waterfall in daylight with clouds.
Rocky Mountains national park, glacier waterfall in daylight with clouds.
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The Maroon Bells are two mountain peaks located southwest of Aspen, CO. They are reportedly one of the most photographed scenes in the state. #colorado #maroonbells #aspen #mountains
Some of the best views are when you step away from the crowds and drive to the other side of the park. #GrandTeton #NationalParks #NationalPark

Rocky Mountains Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Rocky Mountains is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Rocky Mountains to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Rocky Mountains Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Glacier National Park

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Glacier National Park, one of North America’s most pristine ecosystems, established in 1910 as the 10th U.S. national park. Its glacier-capped peaks, alpine valleys and crystal clear lakes fill more than 1 million acres (400,000 hectares) within Montana state.
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Glacier National Park

2. Banff National Park

Banff National Park is known for its rugged mountain scenery, glacier-fed turquoise lakes and miles of untouched forests. Come for hiking in summer and skiing in winter. Thrill seekers will find no shortage of activities, from white water rafting to mountain biking.
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Banff National Park which includes railway items, a lake or waterhole and mountains

3. Grand Teton National Park

Everything is grand in Grand Teton National Park: majestic peaks, regal wildlife, lake reflections and unmatched opportunities for solitude. Find exhilarating adventure and tranquil solitude in this vast park.
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Cathedral Group Turnout which includes mountains and landscape views as well as a couple

4. Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a colossal wilderness of diverse landscapes and ecosystems, a natural playground of mountains, roaring waterfalls, volcanic phenomena, bears and bison.
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Yellowstone Breathtaking Waterfall View at the Iconic Artist Point

5. Winter Park Ski Resort

Visit Winter Park Ski Resort for year-round adventures amid Fraser Valley’s stunning natural beauty. Enjoy activities from skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing to mountain biking and mineral panning. Winter Park Ski Resort opened in 1940 as a facility for residents of Denver. Today, it’s one of Colorado’s most popular mountain resorts.
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Winter Park Ski Resort showing snow skiing, landscape views and mountains

6. Red Rocks Amphitheater

Everyone who’s anyone has played here, from opera singers and orchestras to The Beatles, U2, Neil Young, Coldplay and Jimi Hendrix. Musicians consider the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 15 miles (24 kilometers) west of Denver, to be one of the best venues in the world to play at, with its magical, almost spiritual, atmosphere.
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Red Rocks Amphitheater featuring theatre scenes and snow

7. Breckenridge Ski Resort

Explore the slopes of Breckenridge Ski Resort, one of the Western Hemisphere’s most popular ski destinations. Trails traverse five magnificent peaks along the Tenmile Range in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Ski, snowboard, snowmobile or sled along the resort’s world-class groomed slopes or discover a variety of backcountry space and stunning cross-country trails. After a long day enjoying the outdoors, investigate the area’s gold-rush heritage and find exciting dining in the town of Breckenridge.
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Breckenridge Ski Resort featuring snow skiing, forests and snow

8. Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful in the spring with slopes of wildflowers and in the winter with a blanket of pure, white snow. Come here to hike, look for wildlife, see the Continental Divide and appreciate nature.
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Estes Park which includes a lake or waterhole as well as a couple

9. Big White Ski Resort

Ascending the road to Big White Ski Resort, you’ll be struck at the wind-whipped snow cornices found throughout the area. In some parts, an unusually high champagne powder snowfall carpets the trees, lending them a stocky appearance which has inspired the term “snow ghosts.” Explore over 2,765 acres (1,147 hectares) in one of the largest skiable terrains in British Columbia. Enjoy the day on the slopes and the remarkable sights.
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Big White Ski Resort which includes snow as well as a small group of people

What to do in Rocky Mountains

Discover the most popular places to visit in Rocky Mountains

Banff National Park which includes railway items, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Banff National Park

Canada’s oldest national park is a place for adventure-filled getaways and stunning mountain scenery.

Banff National Park
Cathedral Group Turnout which includes mountains and landscape views as well as a couple

Grand Teton National Park

Travel next to this long mountain range to see wildlife, observe beautiful scenery and take photos. Explore its peaks, lakes and waterfalls in any season.

Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park showing mist or fog, a waterfall and rapids

Yellowstone National Park

Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure at the oldest and largest national park in the United States. You’ll come across one magnificent view after another.

Yellowstone National Park
Winter Park Ski Resort showing snow skiing, landscape views and mountains

Winter Park Ski Resort

With seven ski territories, summer sports, spas, diverse restaurants and live music, this is one of Colorado’s most complete mountain resorts.

Winter Park Ski Resort
Red Rocks Amphitheater featuring theatre scenes and snow

Red Rocks Amphitheater

This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.

Red Rocks Amphitheater
Breckenridge Ski Resort featuring snow skiing, forests and snow

Breckenridge Ski Resort

A ski resort that impresses visitors with five breathtaking peaks, a huge variety of slopes and fantastic modern facilities. Nearby is a charming Victorian-era town.

Breckenridge Ski Resort
Estes Park which includes hiking or walking, a river or creek and tranquil scenes

Rocky Mountain National Park

Experience a sense of natural exhilaration as you breathe the fresh mountain air in this pristine wilderness park high in the sky.

Rocky Mountain National Park
West Yellowstone, Wyoming, USA - Reflections of hills, trees, snow peaked mountains on a bring sunny day in Yellowstone National Park near West Yellowstone, Wyoming, USA.

Yellowstone Park West Entrance

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Yellowstone Park West Entrance, a popular green space in West Yellowstone. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Yellowstone Park West Entrance
Big White Ski Resort which includes snow as well as a small group of people

Big White Ski Resort

With a large elevation change and great facilities, this ski and snowboarding resort is considered one of the best in Western North America.

Big White Ski Resort

Explore areas of Rocky Mountains

Beaver Creek showing snow, a small town or village and landscape views

Beaver Creek

5/5(2 area reviews)

Nestled in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, this unincorporated community boasts a major ski resort, adjacent businesses, lodging, and a golf course for a well-rounded vacation experience.

Beaver Creek
View on mountain ski slopes valley from village loop hiking trail in Beaver Creek resort of Vail near Avon, Colorado in summer with aspen trees forest and homes houses condo buildings by street road

Vail Village

While visiting Vail Village, you might make a stop by sights like Vail Ski Resort and Gondola One Ski Lift.

Vail Village
Homestead on Mornon Row in Grand Teton National Park.

West of Jackson

While visiting West of Jackson, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Teton National Park and National Elk Refuge.

West of Jackson
Main Street, Downtown Frisco, Colorado. A quaint and popular ski resort town in summertime.

Historic District

4/5(1 area review)

The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Historic District. A stop by Breckenridge Ski Resort or Main Street might round out your trip.

Historic District
Telluride Colorado USA Canyon View of Surrounding Forest Mountains

Downtown Aspen

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Aspen, Wagner Park and The John Denver Sanctuary are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Aspen
Peak 9

Peak 9

5/5(2 area reviews)

The captivating mountain views and stunning ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Peak 9. A stop by Breckenridge Ski Resort or Peak 8 SuperConnect Lift might round out your trip.

Peak 9

 

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