Take The Colorado Donut Trail For A Delightfully Delicious Day Trip

Whether it is breakfast time or you’re craving a sugary and sweet pick-me-up, there is nothing better than a deep-fried donut, which is easy to find all around Colorado! For the best of the best, however, we recommend trying all 6 of these Centennial State pastries along our epic Colorado donut trail:

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Could your life use a little more peace and love... and donuts? The answer to all of the above is a definite yes, so check out Northern Colorado's downright groovy Peace, Love and Little Donuts! Originally founded in Pennsylvania, the small chain (thankfully) expanded to Ohio and Colorado and features such flavors as apple pie, Fruity Pebbles, and Orange Dream. 

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Often regarded as the best donut in the Denver area, Voodoo Donut is home to some of the most innovative and downright tasty fried pastries in the state, such as a Bacon Maple Bar, cereal-infused Oh Captain, My Captain, and the namesake Voodoo Doll.

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When they say that they "serve the best donuts (that) Colorado Springs has to offer," they aren't kidding! How do they do it? It is by combining the "savory tastes of New England and the western philosophy of Colorado" in an effort to bring something brand-new to the Centennial State. Yum! 

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Do you have a huge appetite and require an equally huge pastry? Then you have come to the right place! Located in charming Woodland Park, the Donut Mill is known far and wide for its homemade donuts that are not only delicious but gigantic!

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What is a donut road trip without stopping at Daylight Donuts? Also offering hot breakfast items, Daylight Donuts has everything from cake to raised donuts, plus twists, cream-filled long johns, apple fritters, and bear claws.

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You know Steamboat Springs for having some of the best powder (AKA snow) in the state, but did you know that they can whip up a mean powdered donut, too? It's true, thanks to Powder Day Donuts, which makes their made-from-scratch pastries every morning. 

Did your favorite donut shop make the list? Let us know in the comments! For even more of our favorite fried pastries, click on Donut Haus In Colorado Opens At 5 A.M. Every Day To Sell Their Delicious Made From Scratch Donuts.