11 Ways Living In Colorado Feels Like You’re On Vacation Every Day
By Annie
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Published October 11, 2016
Did you know that Colorado is considered to be one of the premiere vacation destinations in the U.S.? You aren’t surprised? Me neither! So now that you know this for certain, why spend any of your hard earned money on gas or plane tickets when living in Colorado feels like you’re on vacation everyday? Here are the top 11 reasons we get permanent vacation vibes from living in this state:
1. Outdoor recreation
No matter your preferred method of recreation (skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, etc.), Colorado is guaranteed to have some of the best in the world!
2. Colorado is home to purple mountain majesties...
3. ...rolling plains...
4. ...and gorgeous cities.
Take a different weekend to visit all three and decide for yourself which is your favorite.
5. You will literally never run out of new restaurants, cafes, or food trucks to try.
Seriously; we DARE you to try every single dining establishment in the state!
6. Legal marijuana = vacation from reality.
7. Who needs Paris when the Centennial State is home to world-class shopping of its own?
(Seriously; have you ever walked around Pearl Street Mall, Aspen, or Cherry Creek?)
8. Our arts scene is top notch.
9. With its changing seasons, Colorado always has a new and exciting look to it.
Tip: Visit the Maroon Bells once a season... AMAZING!
10. Who needs an expensive trip to Mexico when we have beaches of our own?
11. Finally, Colorado is home to both historical and natural treasures galore.
Mesa Verde National Park, Great Sand Dunes, Bent's Old Fort... the gangs all here!
Ready to make your Colorado “vacation” even better? Check out these 10 Colorado Gems That You’d Never Think to Visit !
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