Denver International Airport 1 hr 8
Eldora Mountain (36 min)
Full-service ski facility with lessons, rentals, restaurants & cross-country trails. Flatirons (52 min)
Landmark mountain with 5 flat, slablike peaks rising above forest, accessible for hiking & climbing. Bear Peak (1 hr 3)
A rocky climb & an easier meadow path lead to the summit of this high peak with panoramic views. Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel (37 min)
This historic former gold mine & mill offers guided tours followed by a gold-panning activity. St. Mary's Glacier (58 min)
Scenic mountain views are offered from this glacier overlooking a lake reached via a short hike. NCAR Mesa Laboratory (50 min)
Architect I.M. Pei's pink-sandstone weather center & museum houses high-tech earth-science exhibits. Eldorado Canyon State Park (55 min)
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions. Monarch Casino Black Hawk (1 hr 3)
Seasonal snow-sport destination offering skiing & snowboarding rentals, equipment & lessons. Gross Reservoir (50 min)
Built in 1954, this reservoir in a tranquil canyon offers picnic tables, seasonal camping & fishing. North Table Mountain (35 min)
Rocky mesa with steep trails for walking & mountain biking, plus sweeping city or peak views. | 
