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  Alpine Express:

  Crested Butte

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  For over 30 years, Alpine Express has served the Crested Butte area with safe and reliable transportation. From airport transfers to specialty services, charters and more, we want to ensure that you enjoy your trip from the moment you arrive till the moment your plane leaves. With a fleet of shuttles, busses, and SUVs, Alpine Express is the only company authorize by the Colorado PUC to provide unrestricted call and demand limo service between Gunnison Airport and Crested Butte for shared ride airport shuttles. (less) ... Read more

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Bouder

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Boulder

     Looking for a way to turn Boulder into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a two-hour sightseeing tour of Boulder. Guided from any smartphone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving challenges and having fun as you learn a bit about Boulder's history while enjoying the outdoors. Your Boulder Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure begins along the Boulder Creek Path and takes you on a journey into the heart of historic downtown. You'll discover hidden art near a famous teahouse, gems along Pearl Street Mall, a historic luxury hotel and amazing outdoor works of art. Using a smartphone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Save 20%- Only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILYGUIDE. Sign up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Golden

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Golden, Colorado-Mini

     Looking for a way to turn Golden, Colorado into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive mini scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a one and a half-hour sightseeing tour of Golden Colorado. Guided from any smartphone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins outside the Visitor Center and takes you along a path next to Clear Creek as you discover the rich history of Golden. You'll explore the street art, the historic Armory, and if the wind is right...catch a whiff of Golden's finest brewing. The tour requires about two miles of walking. Using a smartphone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Save 20%- Only $24.00 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILYGUIDE. Sign up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Adventure Park

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  Tubing Hill

     "The Colorado Adventure Park Tubing Hill is the newest, fastest, largest, and safest tubing hill in Fraser, Colorado just five minutes from Winter Park Ski Resort. We offer activities for all ages and adventure levels starting with tubing for participants ages three and over. How about some family fun? Link a few tubes together and share some laughs, from mild to wild we have a run for you. To support the adventurous kids who are looking for some motorized excitement, we now offer mini-snowmobiles for ages 6-13, under 130 pounds, for play on our groomed course. What Rocky Mountain adventure wouldn't be complete without the warmth and ambience of our evening bonfire and hot cocoa!" (less) ... Read more

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  Family Activity Backpacks!

     Discover our Family Activity Backpacks that visitors can check out at select parks for their journey along the trail. Libraries across the state are offering two "Check Out State Parks" passes, each for distribution with an activity backpack containing binoculars, brochures and other educational materials to library patrons. These packs help turn an ordinary hike into a learning adventure in nature! The interactive packs will include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering birds, insects, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Families can use the contents of the pack to let their imaginations soar or they can use some of the suggested activities for more structured exploration. The packs can help explorers of any age discover how fun the journey can be as they delve in for a closer look of the great outdoors. Activity packs may be checked-out at the park visitor centers or office for day use and returned before heading home or back to the campsite. (less) ... Read more

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  Family Activity Backpacks!

     Discover our Family Activity Backpacks that visitors can check out at select parks for their journey along the trail. Libraries across the state are offering two "Check Out State Parks" passes, each for distribution with an activity backpack containing binoculars, brochures and other educational materials to library patrons. These packs help turn an ordinary hike into a learning adventure in nature! The interactive packs will include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering birds, insects, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Families can use the contents of the pack to let their imaginations soar or they can use some of the suggested activities for more structured exploration. The packs can help explorers of any age discover how fun the journey can be as they delve in for a closer look of the great outdoors. Activity packs may be checked-out at the park visitor centers or office for day use and returned before heading home or back to the campsite. (less) ... Read more

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  Copper Mountain Resort

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  Copper's summer activities let you enjoy the mountains with something for the entire family. Race on Summit County's only go-kart track, conquer the climbing wall or channel your inner ninja skills inside the Woodward WreckTangle. Summer Activity Passes include (1) Rocky Mountain Coaster ride, (1) bungee jump, (1) go-kart session, (1) ride on the zipline, (1) pass through the Woodward WreckTangle and unlimited access to West Lake activities, scenic chairlift rides and mountain bike hauls, and the climbing wall.

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  Elitch Gardens Theme Park

  Denver

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  Located in the heart of Denver and celebrating 130 years of fun. Elitch Gardens is Colorado's only world-class combination theme and water park. From thrilling roller coasters to pint-sized adventures, a splashin' water park and tons of special events, like Fright Fest in the fall, there's thrills for all. (less) ... Read more

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  Estes Park Golf Course

  Estes Park

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  The Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course adjoins Rocky Mountain National Park. Our course is open mid-April through October. We are located in the town of Estes Park, which is approximately 60 miles northwest of Denver, Colorado. We sit in a natural valley that is surrounded by spectacular mountains. During most of the year you are able to play your round of golf while sharing the course with herds of deer and elk with an occasional coyote or two watching on.

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  Ice Castles

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  Coming Soon!

     SAVE 15% Off Any Day With Promo Code: happykids SAVE 15% Off Any Day With Promo Code: happykids Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairy tales to life. Escape into a world of ice caves, frozen slides, fountains, thrones, crawl spaces and towers of ice embedded with color-changing LED lights that twinkle and dance to music. It's hours of winter fun for the whole family. With locations in four cities across the United States, your moment of imagination, exploration, and magic awaits at Ice Castles. Find a location near you in New Hampshire, New York, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Utah. Save 15% Off any day of the season with promo code: happykids (less) ... Read more

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  Lake Estes Executive Golf Course

  Estes Park

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  Tee-times are strongly recommended and can be made by calling the course. Weekday times may be made beginning seven days in advance. Weekend tee times may be made by calling at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday of the previous weekend --8 or 9 days in advance. Steel Spikes are NOT ALLOWED.

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  Rocky Mountain Adventures

  Fort Collins

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  Enjoy the Thrill of Colorado Rafting Adventures. Rocky Mountain Adventures offers a variety of whitewater rafting excursions throughout Colorado, from half-day trips to up to three days of rafting, camping and hiking. Choose from a pure adrenaline rush or various family adventures on the Cache la Poudre or Clear Creek, or a relaxing family float on the Upper Colorado and anything in between. We also offer rafting trips on the Arkansas and North Platte River. (less) ... Read more

  10% Off Cache la Poudre Rafting

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  Rocky Mountain Nature Association

  Estes Park

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  Serving Rocky Mountain National Park and other public lands partners since 1931

     The Rocky Mountain Nature Association provides custom and regularly scheduled educational adventures and tours for folks visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. Topics that we provide classes on include: backpacking, hiking, birding, photography, wildflowers, wildlife, geology, history, astronomy, and more! With advanced notice, any class can be customized for a family or group. You can also visit our website at www.rmna.org and click on the seminars/calendar tab to register or read more about what we offer.

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  SK Horses

  Estes Park

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  Be a cowboy - for an hour or for a day or take an overnight trail ride. Take a short ride and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the snowcapped Continental Divide or view the results of nature along Fall River through Horseshoe Park. 2 locations - 2 totally different types of rides. Our staff and horses are really good with kids and we offer personalized rides. Miles of scenic trails. Specialty rides available. Beautiful, well-kept horses to match your riding ability. Leisure-paced, safe rides - many different scenic routes available. National Park or National Forest - there will be plenty to delight you. Quality equipment and raingear. (less) ... Read more

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  We are closed for the season and will be opening in 2022 in May.

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  Snow Mountain Ranch

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  Fresh air. Wildlife. Open spaces. Set off on a snow-filled mountain getaway this winter to YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch! Explore 120 km of groomed Nordic Trails, explore the vast open spaces on snowshoes, or glide across the snow on a dog sled. No matter how you choose to explore, Snow Mountain Ranch has something for everyone in your family.

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  Telluride Express

  Telluride

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  For over 30 years, Telluride Express has served the Telluride area with safe and reliable transportation. From airport transfers to specialty services, charters and more, we want to ensure that you enjoy your trip from the moment you arrive till the moment your plane leaves. With a fleet of shuttles, busses, and SUVs, Telluride Express is the only company authorize by the Colorado PUC to provide unrestricted call and demand limo service between Telluride and all the Western Slope Airports for shared ride airport shuttles and private rides. (less) ... Read more

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  Traveling Baby Company

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  Baby Equipment Rental. Clean, Safe and Delivered!

     Are you traveling with your baby? Baby equipment rental is now made easy with Traveling Baby Company. Book on line and your baby equipment will be delivered straight to your door. Rent cribs, strollers, car seats, toys and much more. All our products are clean, safe and easy to use.

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  YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center

  Estes Park

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  Rocky Mountain National Park Family Vacation!

     Estes Park Center - YMCA of the Rockies bordered on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park and is Colorado's affordable family resort with more activities than anywhere else! Kids and families are number one at the YMCA! We have extensive activities geared toward toddlers to teenagers. Enjoy a state of the art Craft and Design Center, outdoor activities, zip-line, skate park, guided hikes, mini-golf, fishing, horseback riding and staff-lead family activities like big bubbles, creating your own chalk and rocket blast off!

Accommodations

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  Alpine Express:

  Crested Butte

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  For over 30 years, Alpine Express has served the Crested Butte area with safe and reliable transportation. From airport transfers to specialty services, charters and more, we want to ensure that you enjoy your trip from the moment you arrive till the moment your plane leaves. With a fleet of shuttles, busses, and SUVs, Alpine Express is the only company authorize by the Colorado PUC to provide unrestricted call and demand limo service between Gunnison Airport and Crested Butte for shared ride airport shuttles. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Camping in Colorado

     Lying beneath a starry canopy and drifting off to the sound of nature is just one draw to camping in Colorado. Breathtaking natural beauty, few bugs and the abundance of outdoor activities at your fingertips make the Centennial State one of the nation's most popular places to camp. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages more than 4,000 campsites throughout the state. We have everything from backcountry sites for those who desire seclusion to full-hookup sites with individual pressurized water, sewer and electrical connections. Our parks make the perfect setting for affordable, family-friendly vacations. Weekdays offer your pick of prime campsites, cabins or yurts and allow you time to explore and discover Colorado's diverse landscapes and attractions. (less) ... Read more

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  Columbine Inn

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  We are ideally located one mile east of downtown Estes Park, within walking distance of Lake Estes Marina & walkway, golf, horseback riding, some restaurants & shopping. All our accommodations are immaculately clean. SOME rooms have fireplaces, kitchenettes & decks. We have a beautiful new Jacuzzi suite with a patio.

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  Murphy's River Lodge

  Estes Park

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  2 blocks from downtown Estes Park

     Our spacious King room features the new Sealy Plush Pillow Top Mattress, 32" Flat Screen LCD HD television, microwave and refrigerator, easy to operate alarm clock/radio and large work surface. The complimentary high-speed internet access will help you stay connected while on the road. You'll also enjoy the convenience of having a microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker and iron/ironing board in your room. In the bathroom you'll enjoy fluffy towels, an adjustable showerhead and curved shower rod that allows more light and space in the shower.

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  RVshare.com

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  RV rentals make for the perfect family getaway. Enjoy days filled with long hikes and exploring the outdoors while evenings are spent around the campfire before returning to a cozy bed for some R&R. RVs let you and your family travel comfortably, and park up close to your favorite places. Whether you want to visit a national park, a certain attraction, or just enjoy time spent on the road making stops along the way, an RV from RVshare is the perfect option for your next vacation. Enjoy peace of mind when you rent an RV from RVshare with insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, and our worry-free rental guarantee. Search through thousands of RVs ranging from huge Class A motorhomes to small pop up trailers. Our platform makes booking safe and easy. (less) ... Read more

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  Snow Mountain Ranch

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  Fresh air. Wildlife. Open spaces. Set off on a snow-filled mountain getaway this winter to YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch! Explore 120 km of groomed Nordic Trails, explore the vast open spaces on snowshoes, or glide across the snow on a dog sled. No matter how you choose to explore, Snow Mountain Ranch has something for everyone in your family.

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  Telluride Express

  Telluride

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  For over 30 years, Telluride Express has served the Telluride area with safe and reliable transportation. From airport transfers to specialty services, charters and more, we want to ensure that you enjoy your trip from the moment you arrive till the moment your plane leaves. With a fleet of shuttles, busses, and SUVs, Telluride Express is the only company authorize by the Colorado PUC to provide unrestricted call and demand limo service between Telluride and all the Western Slope Airports for shared ride airport shuttles and private rides. (less) ... Read more

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  The Estes Park Resort

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  Boasting crisp mountain air, expansive spaces and panoramic views of the Rockies, The Estes Park Resort is an elegant mountain getaway with all the comforts of home. A natural gateway to the Rocky Mountains, Estes Park is a resting spot for outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate casual luxury as well as corporate travelers who prefer to leave their cubicle walls behind.

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  Twin Owls Motor Lodge

  Estes Park

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  Ideal Location: * Short walk to shopping/dining in downtown Estes Park. * Lake Estes trail starts directly across from lodge. * Best view of 4th of July fireworks. Near Stanley Park Fairgrounds for: Rooftop Rodeo, Scottish Irish Festival, Elk Fest, All Fairground events

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  Valhalla Resort

  Estes Park

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  Valhalla Resort boasts a variety of Estes Park cabins and vacation rentals bordering Rocky Mountain National Park. We are nicely secluded on 15 acres just 3 miles west of Estes Park, Colorado. All of our units are equipped with full kitchens, fireplaces, cable TV, and decks to enjoy the serenity and views of the scenic mountain surroundings. In addition to the many Estes Park activities, there are plenty of on-site activities and amenities for the entire family - including mini-golf, basketball & volleyball and our beautiful outdoor heated pool! Our 25 Estes Park cabin rentals range from smaller, one-bedroom homes to large, four-bedroom rentals, which make for an incredible Rocky Mountain National Park lodging experience. The prices range from $90 to $575, depending on the season. Some homes come with a private hot tub, or a in room 2 person Jacuzzi tub. Valhalla Resort's rustic cabins, provide a real mountain experience in a modern resort setting. (less) ... Read more

  Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free!

  Off Season Special: Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night FREE Good for any stay November - April (excluding Thanksgiving week) Must call to receive the discount. Cannot be applied to previ…

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  YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center

  Estes Park

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  Rocky Mountain National Park Family Vacation!

     Estes Park Center - YMCA of the Rockies bordered on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park and is Colorado's affordable family resort with more activities than anywhere else! Kids and families are number one at the YMCA! We have extensive activities geared toward toddlers to teenagers. Enjoy a state of the art Craft and Design Center, outdoor activities, zip-line, skate park, guided hikes, mini-golf, fishing, horseback riding and staff-lead family activities like big bubbles, creating your own chalk and rocket blast off!

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  Snow Mountain Ranch

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  Fresh air. Wildlife. Open spaces. Set off on a snow-filled mountain getaway this winter to YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch! Explore 120 km of groomed Nordic Trails, explore the vast open spaces on snowshoes, or glide across the snow on a dog sled. No matter how you choose to explore, Snow Mountain Ranch has something for everyone in your family.