11 Amazing Treetop Adventures You Can Only Have In Colorado

Who says that tree houses are only for kids? The fun and gorgeous Rocky Mountain TreeHouse in Glenwood Springs is truly a Colorado gem that features large rooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and a private balcony with both a hammock and hot tub!

If you are looking to take a ride high above Colorado's tree line, make plans to visit the magical Santa's Workshop, which is home to 28 rides, restaurants and unique shows that are perfect for the entire family.

We may be in the middle of summer, but that doesn't mean we can't begin dreaming of fall and where we want to go to see the changing colors! If you are looking for suggestions, hop aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad for their famous Fall Colors ride, which gives guests the chance to "enjoy the changing of the leaves as you wind through the aspen-filled Rockies between Georgetown and Silver Plume."

Hiding inside the Browns Canyon National Monument near Buena Vista is Browns Canyon Adventure Park; an epic (and somewhat secret) adventure park that is tucked away within a Colorado forest! Whether you swing 40 feet over the Arkansas River or try your hand at one of their challenge courses, you are guaranteed to have the time of your life at this must-visit Colorado attraction.

Can you tell what this is a picture of? Yes, it's thousands of Colorado's most mature and green trees, but what they surround is Uncle Charlie's Ranch: a non-traditional ranch that offers camping, therapeutic hot springs, and — most importantly — water that is considered to be some of the purest in the entire world. Sample some of the water for yourself when you camp out in this peaceful area!

Your eyes do not deceive you, folks; Colorado is indeed home to not one, but TWO rentable tree houses! Boasting an impressive two stories, the TreeHouse at Highland Haven is a magical hideaway that features charm from the outside in with its luxurious master suite, spa room, and included home-cooked breakfast.

Learn about native trees, flowers, and wildlife at the must-see Lookout Mountain Nature Center; an outdoor education center that "promotes conservation of Jefferson County's open spaces through educational programs and exhibits." From taking a free naturalist-led class to strolling along the serene 1.4-mile walking trail, there is no shortage of things to see and do at this FREE gem.

If you consider yourself to be a bit of (or a lot of) an adrenaline junkie, this one is for you! Housed inside the iconic Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, the Terror-dactyl is a heart-pounding, first of its kind thrill ride that features a large swing that launches guests into a 200-foot-tall canyon at a whopping 100 miles per hour. (Do you think you can handle it?)

Tucked away in the enchanting town of Telluride lies a gondola that is considered to be the "most unique transportation system of its kind in North America!" Welcome to the Telluride/Mountain Village gondola; a first-of-its-kind means of transportation that takes guests on a FREE 13-minute ride from Telluride to Mountain Village via the scenic San Juan Mountains.

What better way to end this list than with one more heart-pounding ride above the tree line? Billed as being "Colorado’s longest and fastest ziplines," Denver Adventures Zipline Tours offers several different heart-pounding lines ranging from 850 to 1,900-ft. long. (Denver Adventures Zipline Tours also allows you to customize your adventure with your choice of a 4 or 8-line expedition!)