COLORADO BUCKET LIST: Epic Things to Do in Colorado in 2023 | Destinations to Add to Your List

What are the best things to do in Colorado and destinations to add to your Colorado bucket list in 2023?
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The state boasts some of the best things to do and epic places to see. The state is known for its wildlife, outdoor activities, ghost towns, gold rush days, and rich history. There are so many places to see and places to explore it can be hard to figure out what to do first.
As Colorado locals we’re sharing our favorite bucket list items to add to your list this year. These are unforgettable destinations that are perfect for summer or winter.
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Contents of this Video:
00:00 Intro
0:30 Skyline Drive, CO
2:13 Glenwood Springs Caves
2:33 King's Row Cave
3:41 Fairy Caves
5:13 Breckenridge Troll
7:32 Garden of the Gods
9:34 Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
11:50 Outro
Skyline Drive: • SKYLINE DRIVE COLORADO...
Glenwood Springs Caves: • GLENWOOD SPRINGS CAVES...
Breckenridge Troll: • BRECKENRIDGE TROLL: Ho...
Garden of the Gods: • GARDEN OF THE GODS: Vi...
Royal Gorge Bridge: • ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE & P...
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[@leapheap6837]

Hiking Ouray perimeter trail is number 1 for me. Spectacular hike around the little town.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Ouray is such a cool town! Anything in that area is absolutely beautiful

[@tylertrosclair6246]

I second that

[@merlinaroyeras4581]

I was able to visit Skyline Drive, Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Grand Canyon, tundra in Colorado Springs and 180km stretch os Adpen trees. And different caves...So beautiful

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Oh I bet you got to see some primo aspen tree changing!

[@thelameg6]

colorado’s bucket list items are as follows (in this natives opinion) trail ridge road in Rocky Mountain National Park, mesa verde national park, a concert of your choice at red rocks, and of course you cant not stop for food and beer along the way, frankly, drinking and eating after a hike is what we’re best at!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Great suggestions! We will try to add some of these to part two of this video. We agree that drinking and eating and hiking are some of the best things to do in the state.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Gotta do the Manitou Incline with the super easy 1 mile trail lol

[@marymcclaren6584]

My family are going to see Duran Duran at Red Rocks, which as since turned into a week long trip for my childs 16th birthday in Colorado. I am not even stressed about "great seats" for the concert, the venue is so spectacular, all the seats are amazing. :)

[@sethtenrec]

Black Bear Pass is a must do! 😉 incredibly scenic.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Oohhhh. Good suggestion.

[@H4TTOR1_H4NZO]

Great sand dunes are a nice destination for summer camping 👍 I live in Colorado springs, old Colorado city is nice too ✨✨✨

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Oh, great additions. Yes, the Great Sand Dunes is on our list this year (although Ryan has been before as a kid). And we visit Old Colorado City often. We like the shops and the food is delicious!

[@adellhammel8849]

Thank you so much for this video. You hear all about the national parks and the big cities everywhere but I think 4 of the 5 things you mentioned, I've never known about till now. Also, thank you for mentioning a couple of family friendly spots to visit as well.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thank you! There is soooooo much out there that is just waiting to be explored! Have fun!

[@scottcarroll8884]

Love Skyline Drive. We've done it several times on our motorcycles. So much fun!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yea this on a motorcycle can be a bit eerie with steep hills on either side an no guard rail. Kinda feels like you are flying. Really cool way to experience it!!

[@peacefulliving6432]

I live in Colorado and the altitude still kicks my butt in some places. Just a bit of a reminder. Yes, it is definitely a beautiful place to see.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Altitude can sneak out up anyone, really.

[@cmo131]

Oh no, native Texan here looking to do a weekend over there. Is it that bad? Maybe can’t be worse than the allergies here.

[@ryannicholson3714]

@@cmo131 Allergies are weird. Some people will have nothing while here. And others will blow up like a balloon.

[@kaitlync4786]

@@cmo131 drink tons of water before during and after. Take good care of yourself and eat well. Everybody reacts differently. I've lived at 5,000 ft for years and tried to hike at 12000 ft. I still feel crappy a week later.

[@SandraHof]

I lived for 9 years, when I was a young women, in Gunnison, Colorado at 7700 feet and traveled up higher in the surrounding mountains and never got altitude sickness. I knew people who suffered from it though. Not fun for them. Amazingly, I feel better at high altitude. Whenever I go back to Colorado I feel the difference.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Love the troll! Thanks for these awesome ideas - hoping to get to Colorado on our next loop.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Awesome, hope you have fun on your next trip!

[@rags-fv6ko]

I love to live in the mountains surrounded by pine trees.. nice and cool all year round along with trees in a nice wooden house with windows. Dream for me .. Colorado is beautiful.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes. Now imagine no one is near you and it's peaceful and quite and you have a good book to read. Mmmmm....

[@curtisalexander4539]

Just found you a few days ago. Love, Love, Love your videos. Greeley, CO

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

[@essentialtravelitems]

Wow, this video is an absolute treasure trove of information for anyone planning a trip to Colorado! The narrator does an excellent job of highlighting some of the best things to do and must-visit destinations in the state. I particularly enjoyed the detailed descriptions of each location, like Skyline Drive with its hair-raising views and the Glenwood Springs Caves with their magical formations. As a viewer, I appreciate the personal touch and local insights shared by the narrator. This video has definitely inspired me to add these incredible places to my own bucket list. I can't wait to explore the wonders of Colorado!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Oh wow, thanks so much for watching! We're so glad that you enjoyed this video and looking forward to visiting these locations in Colorado. 👍

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Don't miss Lookout Mt or South Table Mt

[@SandraHof]

Loved Garden of the Gods! I saw it a few years ago while visiting my brother in Colorado Springs. I lived for 9 years on the Western Slope in Gunnison, Colorado. So I would add the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to your list. When I lived in Gunnison, it was not yet a national park. Just a state park, I think. It is not as wide as the Grand Canyon, but it is deeper. When reading the railroad history section of book The Gunnison Country, it is unbelievable how a railway was built in the canyon in, I believe, the 1800s.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a great recommendation. We've heard great things about it and hope to check it out soon. Thanks for sharing!

[@sethtenrec]

“Not as wide” as the Grand Canyon is a major understatement.

[@user-qn8pp6nr6i]

Don't listen to the haters I watch your videos and they are good

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

It wouldn't be KZbin comments if it wasn't full of trolls and haters!

[@Squintintaratino]

Should have showed that train ride through the royal river gorge! Definitely a great place to visit and the garden of the Gods was awesome too!!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, we agree! We actually have an entire video dedicated to the Royal Gorge Train Ride: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3Kspn2qgcR1ZtU It's very pretty destination!

[@prsr8564]

Hey great information it will help our upcoming visit in June thanks 😊 Colorado has so much to explore we have only around 7nights.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Have fun!

[@303beto303]

Been to 3 of the 5. Colorado is so damn beautiful. Lucky to be living here.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

We agree! Glad you have been able to visit so many great places in Colorado.

[@nomoreblahblah]

Skyline Drive is a definite addition to my motorcycle trip list

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, absolutely! It's a must-drive especially on a motorcycle. Such incredible views and sights. Hope you enjoy!

[@keithcheever8186]

Moving Pueblo In October cannot wait to be there

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yay! How exciting! Colorado is a great place to live and Pueblo is a great city too.

[@Rikrik1138]

How did the Million Dollar Highway and Ouray not make this list? It’s ridiculously awesome!

[@ryannicholson3714]

Can't jam everything into 1 bucket list or the video would be 10 hr long xD

[@txcaco1]

Because these people spent absolutely no time in Colorado. Really lame to put the Royal Gorge bridge at the top of the list.

[@txcaco1]

@@ryannicholson3714 they didn’t jam anything into this video. Joke

[@Jasper118]

Lots of love for Canon City in this video, we appreciate that

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Of course, thank you for watching!

[@brienjefferson4882]

There is so much to Colorado, there are gems where people aren’t.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Very true! There are endless things to do and places to explore here. And there is always somewhere to go without a lot of tourists or people around.

[@YvonneDBurwell]

i love that places!

[@richwhippersnapper]

Million Dollar Highway, southbound from Ooray to Silverton. My favorite scenic drive. Steep drop-offs with no guardrails for 6 miles!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Great recommendations! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@joinjen3854]

It is better from Silverton to Ouray!

[@deniesekline-thatcher8380]

Awesomeness been there & love it there from Pennsylvania 🇺🇸♥️🌻🌸🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thank you so much for watching! Hope things are going well in Pennsylvania. :)

[@williamcunningham1448]

I remember when you used to be able to drive yourself across Royal Gorge and still have the pictures of it. I the cog rail from bottom to top still there? no mention of it on here.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

During the pandemic they allowed people to take their cars and drive across the bridge again! But it was a limited time thing, now the only way is to go on a Colorado Jeep Tour. Yes, actually they do still have the cog railway at the bottom it's called the Royal Gorge Route Railroad if anyone wants to check it out. It can be expensive depending on what time of year or type of seating you purchase.

[@brentbeatty4171]

Miss Colorado and Summitt County immensely Live in west Virginia near Pittsburgh for now

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Well where you are now how one thing majorly in difference than CO. Rain lol

[@brentbeatty4171]

@@HashtagColoradoLife agree

[@cindystellner3778]

Interesting video, I loved it!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thank you!

[@martakrzyk5574]

Cool vid, hope to visit those places one day

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thanks so much for watching! We'll be releasing another epic list for 2024. Stay tuned 😊

[@georgem7965]

While it is hard to distill all the things to do in Colorado down to 5 I think Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, and Great Sand Dunes National Parks should have been included. There are probably several dozen places and sites in the state that would be considered world class.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, we agree! There are so many amazing things to do in Colorado it's hard to name all of them. Plus, we didn't want to just name the same things over and over that other videos already mention. Everyone knows to that a visit to RMNP is a must! We are working on a second follow up video to add more destinations! Thanks for the suggestions.

[@sourpoison5681]

Shows both of you are not true locals... #coloradonative

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Lol ok

[@georgem7965]

@@sourpoison5681 OK, I'll bite. How does suggesting scenic high points of Colorado show that I'm not a "true local?" And what is the definition of a "true local?"

[@gwenzhead566]

@@sourpoison5681 I'm trying so hard to wrap my head around this comment

[@carolbenson6524]

Skyline Drive....fun, but scary!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Oh yes, we couldn't agree more! We enjoyed it because we had a professional tour guide driving our Jeep.

[@geekynana]

I would love to come see the Troll! That looks super fun! What a beautiful, informative video. thank you!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, the troll is a must-see. Hopefully you can check it out soon!

[@user-vl7un2zq6y]

I have seen Isak and he is something to behold. It had snowed a little the day that I was there so you did have to be careful walking back to see him.

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

I love Skyline Dive near Canon City. Great Locations

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Agreed, it's such a cool location! Thanks for watching.

[@BarbTeetzel]

As a 63 yr old native of CO there is so much to see and do in CO, a few other places that come to my mind is OURAY CO, stunningly beautiful & famous for its natural hot springs, access Ouray driving the treacherous, and beautiful mountain road known as the Million Dollar Hwy, U.S. Route 550, one of the most dangerous roads in America due to its narrow lanes, hairpin turns, and steep cliffs. GRAND LAKE CO another beautiful place to visit that has two both Shadow Mountain Lake and Grand Lake which is the largest and deepest natural lake in CO from Grand Lake you can travel onto Estes Park CO on Trail Ridge Road (Hwy 34) in Rocky Mountain National Park, Trail Ridge is slightly more than 12,100 ft in elevation which takes you into Estes Park famous for the Stanley Hotel 👻

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Both those places would certainly be worth of being on this list. Good suggestions.

[@jinnabeauchemin2086]

Thank you so much for this video! Hello visitors, welcome to visit Canon City in Royal Gorge area. You can stay at Mountain View RV Resort, which is conveniently located between Skyline Drive on the east and the Royal Gorge Bridge Park with many beautiful hiking biking trails on the west. You will find in this resort some great RV sites, cabins, a camp store, clean shower & laundry facility , and also a playground as well. The owner and employees are quite nice and helpful. Within a mile of this RV resort, You can also find several restaurants and services like helicopter tour, zip-line tour, whitewater rafting etc. Highly recommend.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Great destination tips! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@sethtenrec]

I already watched an ad before the video, don’t need one in the comments.

[@johnreynolds6466]

There is so much to see in Colorado, but I get a little afraid of heights. I went up to Pike's Peak on the train ride. It was amazing with all the views, but when I was at the summit and looked down I was getting a little anxious. I also went to Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park. That was cool because I like nature. I saw a lot of animals such as the elk herds, the wild goats, beavers building a dam on a creek, and a fox running across a field. Those goats are amazing. I saw them climb right up a cliff face and I was wondering how on earth can they do that so easily. Oh! And in Rocky Mountain National Park there a few ponds (lakes?) where there are fishermen trying to catch something.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Rocky Mntn Natl Park is such an amazing place

[@johnreynolds6466]

@@HashtagColoradoLife Yes, it is. I recommend it to everyone.

[@forester057]

Damn shame to let irrational fear keep you from enjoying life. Keep pushing that irrational fear and it’ll go away with time. Worst thing to do with irrational fear is to give in to it. There is healthy fear where when you see a grizzly you should def be afraid. Then there is fear where most people would say there is no risk or danger. That’s the fear I’m talking about. Where you know you shouldn’t be afraid but you are. Used to be terrible getting on a roof. Did it anyway enough times and now it’s easy. Just push a little farther each time. Next step is skydiving (ugh now that’s terrifying).

[@Danieljorden]

love your videos😘😘😘😘

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you taking the time to watch. 👍

[@marialopes9594]

wonderful

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Wanna.Wander]

Very cool! Colorado is on my fave list of states to hang at💜I dunno how I missed the hog back trail on the skyline drive, I stayed near Canon city 💜 super cool caves I haven’t checked out. The others I’ve seen. Are you guys fulltime travelers? Or do you have a home base?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Oh yes, Skyline Drive is a must see if you're near Canon City again! We live in Colorado Springs which is our home base. And we do a lot of traveling around the state from there. :) Thanks for watching!

[@Wanna.Wander]

@@HashtagColoradoLife great! I have good friends in the Springs💜 that’s awesome

[@stuartx4]

You missed the Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction. Breathtaking drive through.

[@jonnyd8399]

shhhhh.... keep that for us

[@SegoMan]

Hush yo mouth we got enough crazies coming in...

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Great suggestion! There are so many amazing spots in Colorado that it's hard to narrow it down. This is a good one though!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Haha I mean we have a Colorado Bucket list and we live here. Just for the locals

[@jimproud3116]

Other wonderful places to visit in Colorado are also just driving through Glenwood Canyon along I-70. There are several places to stop and gawk. Also the cog railway up to the top of Pike's Peak is wonderful (though a little expensive), the road drive up to Pike's Peak, the "million dollar highway" from Ouray south to Durango, the sand dunes park, dinosaur digs way up in the northwest corner at the town of Dinosaur, trail ridge road from Estes Park to Grand Lake, the Grand Lake area itself with the beautiful views,, roaming around up on the Grand Mesa especially with the wonderful view from land's end, and of course the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

YES!! One of our favorite scenic drives is going through Glenwood Canyon (we talk about it in our Glenwood Springs video!). These are awesome suggestions. Many of them we visit every year when we get the chance. RMNP is also one of our faves!

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

Phantom Canyon is definitely worth driving at least once.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thanks for the recommendation, we'll have to check it out!

[@hafizmasoud]

Great Video

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thank you!

[@mikepotter4109]

Thank you so much for redirecting everyone to everything in Colorado I don't want to see with them there, love you.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, we have that much influence!

[@northcarolinalee1441]

You got my subscription now.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thank you so much!

[@northcarolinalee1441]

@@HashtagColoradoLife NP, God bless you.

[@jerrypl8050]

Again no mention of the Black Canyon. That place is fantastic! It puts Royal Gorge to shame. I like it better than the Grand Canyon. It is 2,400 feet deep and cut in to granite. So it is extremally steep. This is often rated as one of the top ten under appreciated national parks in the nation.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a fantastic place! We hope to visit there this year and then we can do another video. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@sweesuri7760]

Really glad channel like yours do such little a cursory research. It leaves all the wonderful treasures of western Colorado out of the spotlight. Thanks for only what is cliche Colorado

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

As locals, we do what we can /flex

[@qwazy113]

When you live in Canon city(1 mile away from skyline drive) and work at the royal goerge bridge🙂

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

The dream is being lived.

[@ElChangoLocoGaming]

Amazing video! Planning on moving to Colorado Springs next month from Germany. Your videos have helped to get familiarized with the area, thank you 🙏.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Oh wow what an opportunity! Have fun!

[@ElChangoLocoGaming]

@@HashtagColoradoLife Thank you.

[@pauleder8827]

We're looking forward to have you!!!

[@ElChangoLocoGaming]

@@pauleder8827 Thank you so much.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

@@user69872 yes, it's true. The views and scenery in Colorado are unlike anything else!

[@campingalan]

Hellllooooo from Ouray! What a great list; thank you for sharing it! The main item that I wasn't aware of is the Skyline Drive by Canon City. We have a trip to Colorado Springs in about 3 weeks. Instead of the South Park way, we will take the Arkansas River way and incorporate this small detour. Safe travels!!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yay! It's a great time of year to visit Colorado and Skyline Drive offers amazing views. We think you'll love it! Enjoy your trip. :)

[@sethtenrec]

If you like skyline Drive, be sure to check out the million Dollar highway. If you like that, rent a jeep and go try black bear pass. I guarantee you you’ll reach your level of thrills somewhere along that continuum.

[@jdavis7515]

Wow! If this is your bucket list - you've never really seen Colorado. Some of these are great visits, like Garden of the Gods, but Royal Gorge is a tourist money pit. I can think of many other must see locations in Colorado.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

We have many other things on our Colorado bucket list but these are definitely some of our favorites. We enjoy going to the Royal Gorge all times of the year, not just during tourist season. Thanks for watching.

[@sandracarpenter144]

❤

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[@starcrushgacha8417]

Im going to Colorado tommorow.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

How awesome! Got any fun plans? We hope you have a really fun trip and check out some of the places we mentioned in our video.

[@starcrushgacha8417]

Visiting my uncle and cousin.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

@@starcrushgacha8417 Awesome! Have a fun and safe trip.

[@starcrushgacha8417]

The timezone changed lol. Im in it now.

[@johnshelton57]

Where and what is the water rapids float area you show near the beginning of the video?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

The shot at 0:16 is the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon

[@maggim2244]

I think you’re talking about the lazy river at the Hot Springs pool in Glenwood Springs. This one is amazing for a family while Iron Mountain hot springs is more romantic for couples.

[@neiln62]

In Hawaii they would make Skyline drive go both directions

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Very true! As someone who used to live in Hawaii I can agree with that.

[@SandraHof]

Alpine Tunnel Road in Colorado is a two way road and super scary with a deep and steep drop off. I drove it with my family as passengers. I lived in the mountains of Colorado for 9 years as a young adult and have been on some scary narrow dirt roads there. Skyline Drive looked rather scary until he said it was a one way road. Then it seemed normal.😅

[@cwhitt2454]

If you’ve been over Skyline Drive you would understand that two-way traffic would be impossible 😊

[@kfvernon73]

Planning a CO trip this summer and just added a couple things on the to-do list.... thanks!! Also, where is the lazy river tubing that is part of the intro?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

That one is at Glenwood Springs.

[@mrclean62]

Bishops Castle is a must . Fantom canyon is also awesome. box canyon in ouray Colorado, the wet mountains , & the sand dunes in San Isabella national Forest. non of these suggestions you didn't even mention. If you want to learn about things to do in Colorado ask a native Colorado resident , someone who knows the places off the beatin path, the places that few either know about or go . their is so much more that could be mentioned, the best places are found stumbling upon them , my girlfriend used to point the vehicle in a certain direction & see where the journey took us .

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

All great suggestions! Bishop's Castle is for sure worth the trip as it's an experience. You try to explain it to people and they just don't get it. You need to go there.

[@cswalker21]

OK, cool. It’s my last summer in Colorado after 31 years so I was looking for a list like this. I’ve already been to all these so I guess I can just stay home and pack. 😂😂😂

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

We're so glad we could help you make the most of your last summer in Colorado! If we listed all the places we recommend the video would prob be 3 hours long. :) Good luck.

[@cswalker21]

@@HashtagColoradoLife ha ha, yeah good point. There’s so much to see. This is a good list, BTW. Not the super obvious ones. Well the Royal Gorge is a bit of a tourist trap, the way they have it set up, but it’s impressive enough to make it worth it.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

@@cswalker21 We agree, this was our thoughts exactly. Thanks for watching!

[@judithlocke3094]

Have you driven Independence pass to Aspen/Snowmass.?

[@cswalker21]

@@judithlocke3094 Yep. 🙂One of my favorite drives.

[@cindyrich6268]

You should have listed Bishop Castle in Rye Colorado

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, that would be a great place to visit. Maybe we can include it in part two. :)

[@carolinelengler3451]

👍👍

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@CCC303THIZZ]

Mesa verdade Garden of the gods Hanging lake Cave of the winds Buffalo bills grave Sand dunes Estes park Red rocks Any 14er pass Hot springs in many towns main one is glenwood springs Navajo resivor Royal gorge Tiny town Deckers (fishing and shooting) Cheyenne mtn zoo Stanley motel A lot of things

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

That's a great list! Have you done all of these in Colorado?

[@BarbTeetzel]

I would pin @ccc3037 as their comment has many excellent destinations to visit in CO!

[@grizzlymoogs1662]

It’s amazing to me how many people can be assholes in the comment section. It’s like some of you people just sit around waiting for a chance to be keyboard warriors. This was a great list, thanks for posting!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thanks, Kyle! We put a lot of work into our videos and as someone who was born and raised here it's sad that there are so many locals who are rude to newcomers. Not all of us are like that!

[@maxfastest]

we can't help it if you are able to ignore all the painful and annoying things .

[@milehighbuilt6373]

Where is that Lazy River shown in the beginning 0:19 to 0:28 seconds? (What is that place called specifically)

[@milehighbuilt6373]

Anybody know?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes! This is the Shoshone Chutes at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in Glenwood Springs :)

[@rainbowboa100]

don't forget the pot shoppe!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Since half the states in the US now allow the sale of recreational marijuana, CO isn't the destination for weed like it used to be. Now pot is just kinda just another state in a line of others that allow it. 🤷

[@evanmtcka]

I really want to see most of the state in 7 days. Is this possible? Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Durango, Grand Junction, Aspen

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, absolutely! You can plan a road trip through the state and get anywhere within about 6 hours. So if you start in one spot and travel over a week it's definitely doable with plenty of time to see the sights! :)

[@evanmtcka]

@@HashtagColoradoLife thank you! I really want to see all the national parks and mountains

[@dc1014]

want to live in Denver Colorado

[@Lwah0812]

Why didn’t you mention the Great Sand Dunes National Park? Near there is the Colorado Gator Farm which families like.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

If we were to mention everything in CO, this video would literally be never ending. Good suggestion tho.

[@supanigsboi5471]

Hey can anyone tell me wheres the place at 0:20 ? Thanks

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, that is the lazy river at the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort & Lodge in Glenwood Springs, CO.

[@rayvibezzzz]

2022 step move

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

How fun! Where are you planning to move to in the state?

[@rayvibezzzz]

@@HashtagColoradoLife maybe vail ..it’s so secluded up there

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

@@rayvibezzzz Yes, that is a great city as well. Not the cheapest place to live in Colorado but it's gorgeous with lots of things to do.

[@deborahdavis6801]

And...for those brave enough: Pikes Peak!!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, very true!

[@jmango5370]

If you wanna see something really cool check out Bishops Castle in Rye Colorado. And Hopefully when u go u can meet me mr bishop him self. 👍👍

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Mmmm that would have been a good addition to this last. Bishop Castle is pretty wild when you look around at everything. The architecture is like Dr Seuss came to life haha.

[@jezreelthomas6612]

palmer park is a good place

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Palmer Park IS a good place!

[@JonathanSteadman2003]

I wanna live in this state. 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes!! Come on over and give it a try. :)

[@aidantheadventurer9899]

I LIVE IN COLORADO…. Did all of this stuff bruh

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yep, it's a good list to get started with. We'll probably do a part 2 sometime cause there are just so many things.

[@JeffreyOakarPhotos]

Can you walk across the Royal Gorge Bridge for free? Or how much is it to cross?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, you have to buy a ticket and the prices start around $30 per person for adults. You can purchase a ticket here: shorturl.at/uNP48

[@JeffreyOakarPhotos]

@@HashtagColoradoLife Thank you!

[@kevinstreeter6943]

I drove across the Royal Gorge bridge in my personal car. It sounds like that is not allowed anymore.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Right, they generally do not allow vehicles across the bridge anymore except for special occasions, like the holidays. Or unless you book a Jeep tour or something.

[@devilsmaycry9877]

What season should I consider be on to visit Colorado?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

All of them. Every seasons in CO is known for something. If you want to enjoy some snow and maybe do a bit of skiing, winter. If you want to hike without worry for bad weather, july-sept. All seasons are worth visiting CO tho!

[@devilsmaycry9877]

Thanks for the info and based on these places to visit which airport should I consider landing for a closer and more convenient experience? I’m looking forward to traveling there in the spring next year!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

@@devilsmaycry9877 Denver International Airport is likely the most convenient and cheapest airport due to having so many flights come in and out every day. The region airports, like Colorado Springs, will be easier if you are visiting those cities but cost a bit more time and money (with layovers in Denver anyway). Hope this helps!

[@karensacco50]

Rode the whole three miles...there ...Been There Done That!!! Never again!!!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

It's was quite an experience I bet?!

[@1suoiraciv954]

Being a Colorado Native my "Epic Things to Do in Colorado in 2023" list would have aprox. 35 - 40 items on it. For Example: Hiking/climbing: Devils Causeway, Manitou Springs Incline "Stairway To Heaven" or Longs Peak. Drive through Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Will Rogers Shrine Of The Sun, and The Horns. Or Perhaps the Million Dollar Highway for a hot springs soak. 4X4ing to the towns of Marble and Chrystal and explore the Marble Mine or drive to the Victor Cripple Creek open pit gold mine overlook. Or Lands End Road on the Grand Mesa. If you like Geography travel to the 4 corners and try to find all 4 of the markers, The actual 4 corners marker has moved a bit as technology advanced with improved Geosynchronous Tech.*-)

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Wow, these are such great bucket list ideas! Fantastic list, thanks so much for sharing. There are so many more we would love to add, but then it would be a 5-hour long video. :) Victor/Cripple Creek is a fav of ours, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and several others you named as well. Thanks for watching!

[@rogeeeferrari]

This doesn't even scratch the surface of things to do in Colo, maybe a part 2 would redeem you...

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Colorado has so many things to do that are worth mentioning. It would probably take a 3 hour video to get through them all.

[@themcadamsminute8494]

Why are beautiful places like Otis and Clifton never mentioned in videos like this?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

We'll have to do another video about the lesser-known beautiful towns in Colorado!

[@themcadamsminute8494]

@@HashtagColoradoLife Otis and Clifton are some real gems!

[@KentPetersonmoney]

Would suck if you broke down on that skyline drive.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, that is very true lol

[@memback]

THE GOG is always overcrowded.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

In the summer it's always very busy, but if you visit in the off season, like fall or winter it's much less crowded. I hike there every month with a friend and it's also about avoiding the main paths to look for the less popular ones.

[@bnflo1208]

shhhhh . . .ice lakes . .shhh

[@justinmiller7601]

Colorado is very beautiful. Would not recommend moving here though. It's slowly turning into LA up here. Please just stick to Texas and Florida.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

In some places in Colorado it has gotten very busy but there are still parts of the state that locals love and are less touristy. And there is plenty of room to enjoy the American dream in any part of the US!

[@Pigeon88172]

Florida is the worst place to move. Wayyyy too crowded and constant hurricanes I’ll pass

[@jcedeno0807]

Texas and Florida!? NO Thanks! Don't want to be shot for no reason, I'd like to live a long life.

[@paidslave1217]

Nope! Florida is closed! We are alreasy trying to get these assholes to move back to new york

[@mag3481]

@@jcedeno0807 colorados violent crime stat is twice the national average

[@dg8062]

Looks like a beautiful state but there are some super high crime rates. Colorado Springs sounds like one big crime riden 💩 hole. Honestly, the only thing I have heard about springs is terrible. Car theft alone up like 90% from '19-'21. No thanks, too many other less violent places in US.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

It seems that crime rates are up all over the country unfortunately. Beautiful places draw lots of people, with different backgrounds and histories.

[@King14000]

Ignore this video. Do some research online. The picture they show to lure you to this video is Uncompahgre Pk, the 6th highest point in CO and is a beautiful hike. Bucket list? I guarantee the things shown on this video are near the bottom of any experienced CO travelers bucket list.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

To each their own. Feel free to make your own CO bucket list video! Would love to see some other suggestions

[@sourpoison5681]

All tourist attractions! But that's OK keep the tourists where they belong, in the tourist traps ..

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

All of them? Nah.. not even a one.

[@toddm8917]

Mt Evans > Pikes Peak

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Great suggestion! All of the mountains in CO are gorgeous and everyone has different favorites.

[@toddm8917]

@@HashtagColoradoLife While the road is in far worse shape above 12000 feet at Mt Evans, it gave it more of an "adventure" feel. Drove up both places in 3 day span.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Amazing! Thanks so much for the info.

[@captain8642]

Beware of the evil kalan area

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

The what?

[@txcaco1]

45years in Colorado and never heard of skyline drive. Glenwood cavern adventure park same thing. Royal gore park is the biggest tourist trap. Not impressed with any of these bucket List items except Garden of the Gods

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Glad we were able to help you learn about some cool Colorado destinations at least. 👍

[@annuet6454]

“Can be experienced by pretty much anything with wheels” Can’t take a Onewheel but a Barbie Jeep is fine. Pssh, haters, lol.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

That sounds like someone just trying to be a buzzkillington. I've seen people skateboard, scooter and walk the trail. Onewheel I would think would be fine.

[@annuet6454]

@@HashtagColoradoLife oh good coz that road looks suuuuuuuper fun to float down!

[@gayledixon72]

I live in Colorado......I don't like created tourist sites.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Neither do we! This is why we started Hashtag Colorado Life as it's a resource for both natives to explore the state (who have lived here for years and years) as well as newcomers.

[@user-tx4rt4vi1n]

Huh? Why is leave not on the list?

[@elmiguel6725]

That thing called Isak would be the last thing I'd want to see. WTF ??

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

This is just our list of ideas, thanks for watchingn

[@elmiguel6725]

@@HashtagColoradoLife Thank you, great video.

[@finndog2759]

Been there, sorry pine trees and rocks didn't thrill me. And stink!!! As soon as I got out of Kansas and into Colorado. Flat in the eastern part, rocks in the western. No thanks. I go where there real trees, grass, crystals, and other rocks. Colorado sucks!!!! I never go there again.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Nice! more for the rest of us :)

[@maxfastest]

have done them all I'm 65 now and i wouldn't give ya a nickel for anything in Colorado ! the state has been over run with idiots and arrogant asshats. traffic is insanely slow and dangerous. prices are outrageous. nothing to see here, keep moving along.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Sounds like 98% of places I go. Whether in CO or otherwise.

[@gerry.shafer6101]

I. JUST. RETIRED. AND. NEVER. HAVE. HAD. TIME. SO. BETTER. CHECK. THIS. OUT. BEFORE. I. MOVE. OUT. OF. THE. STATE. DO. TO. RENT. INCREASE. !!!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Enjoy!

[@belove303]

Noooo us Natives would never share our favorite places because people come and ruin it and trash it out and over run it so then it's not enjoyable, quite, or peaceful...

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

I think people will ruin it for anyone regardless of where they are from. Some people are slobs and just don't care.

[@usfaaartillerist]

Royal Gorge was a waste of a lot of money!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Oh no! Sorry you didn't enjoy your trip. During the summer I expect that it's a very busy tourist area and probably not the most fun. IT's definitely a unique experience though.