Highest-rated things to do in Colorado, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Colorado your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Colorado reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Colorado using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Colorado, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Cliff Palace
- Rating: 5/5 (1,490 reviews)
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#29. Pearl Street Mall
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,804 reviews)
- Address: 1303 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
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#28. Main Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,959 reviews)
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#27. Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
- Rating: 5/5 (1,119 reviews)
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#26. Box Canyon Waterfall & Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,312 reviews)
- Address: 30 Box Canyon Rd. Ouray, Colorado
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#25. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,217 reviews)
- Address: 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road Glenwood Springs, Colorado
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#24. Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,840 reviews)
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#23. Cosmo's Magic Theater
- Rating: 5/5 (725 reviews)
- Address: 1045 Garden of the Gods Road Ste I Colorado Springs, Colorado
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#22. Molly Brown House Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,492 reviews)
- Address: 1340 Pennsylvania St. Denver, Colorado
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#21. The International Church of Cannabis
- Rating: 5/5 (992 reviews)
- Address: 400 South Logan St. Denver, Colorado
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#20. Hanging Lake Trail
- Rating: 5/5 (2,211 reviews)
- Address: 802 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs, Colorado
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#19. United States Air Force Academy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,009 reviews)
- Address: 2346 Academy Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
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#18. Fish Creek Falls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,181 reviews)
- Address: 34165 Fish Creek Falls Road Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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#17. Stranahan's Whiskey Distillery & Cocktail Bar
- Rating: 5/5 (1,126 reviews)
- Address: 200 South Kalamath St. Denver, Colorado
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#16. Colorado National Monument
- Rating: 5/5 (1,823 reviews)
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#15. Argo Mill and Tunnel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,584 reviews)
- Address: 2350 Riverside Drive Idaho Springs, Colorado
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#14. Telluride Mountain Village Gondola
- Rating: 5/5 (1,976 reviews)
- Address: 455 Mountain Village Blvd. Telluride, Colorado
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#13. Mount Blue Sky
- Rating: 5/5 (2,571 reviews)
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#12. Maroon Bells
- Rating: 5/5 (2,627 reviews)
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#11. Denver Art Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,486 reviews)
- Address: 100 West 14th Ave. Pkwy. Denver, Colorado
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#10. Trail Ridge Road
- Rating: 5/5 (3,464 reviews)
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#9. Coors Field
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,871 reviews)
- Address: 2001 Blake St. At 20th St. Denver, Colorado
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#8. National Museum of World War II Aviation
- Rating: 5/5 (1,815 reviews)
- Address: 775 Aviation Way Colorado Springs, Colorado
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#7. Denver Museum of Nature & Science
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,109 reviews)
- Address: 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado
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#6. Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,474 reviews)
- Address: 100 Cave of the Winds Rd. Manitou Springs, Colorado
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#5. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,928 reviews)
- Address: 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
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#4. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
- Rating: 5/5 (3,823 reviews)
- Address: 18300 West Alameda Pkwy Morrison, Colorado
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#3. Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,792 reviews)
- Address: 5069 Pikes Peak Highway Cascade, Colorado
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#2. Denver Botanic Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,815 reviews)
- Address: 1007 York St. Denver, Colorado
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#1. Garden of the Gods
- Rating: 5/5 (17,927 reviews)
- Address: 1805 N. 30th St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
