| What makes Colorado family vacations so | | | | up three city blocks and includes a water slide, larger |
| memorable? Head to one of these three spots to | | | | main pool, and smaller pools that are kept at a higher |
| find out. | | | | temperature. If planning on spending more than a day |
| Estes Park | | | | here you may want to stay at the Hot Springs |
| Estes Park has it all in the way of Colorado family | | | | Lodge since they offer family packages where the |
| vacations; shopping, horseback riding, golfing, fishing, | | | | hotel rate includes free access to the pools. |
| hiking, and biking. There is no better place to enjoy | | | | Another appealing aspect of Glenwood Springs that |
| the beauty nature has to offer. The quaint shopping | | | | makes it the perfect Colorado family vacation is its |
| areas are perfect for spending a day strolling around. | | | | location in the mountains with caves and trails for |
| The mountains in Estes Park offer an escape unlike | | | | exploring. There are cave tours as well as a vapor |
| any other. Lodging is extensive, with options ranging | | | | cave where natural spa treatments can be savored. |
| from bed and breakfast establishments to hostels | | | | The whole family will never be bored while taking |
| and camping, as well as plenty of hotels and motels. | | | | advantage of the things to do there. |
| Depending on the time of year there are many | | | | Great Sand Dunes |
| organized events to participate in. During the summer | | | | Come to this national park to experience sand like |
| months there are outdoor concerts and plays. | | | | you have never seen it before, where Colorado |
| Christmas time offers sleigh rides and snow shoe | | | | family vacations don't get any better than this. |
| walks. September is the time of the Longs Peak | | | | Visitors are able to slide, sled, roll, or ski down the |
| Scottish Irish Highland Festival. This is an event for | | | | sand dunes. Need I say more? What kid, or adult |
| everyone to have fun, relax, and experience | | | | who has a kid within, would not like to play here? It |
| something new. There are kilts everywhere, jousting, | | | | is truly a playground for the whole family. |
| hammer throwing, and authentic Scottish music. And | | | | In addition to the activities on the sand dunes there |
| the food is incredible; sweet potato fries, kettle corn, | | | | are rivers, lakes, and mountains that can provide |
| and fresh corn on the cob dipped in melted butter, | | | | additional adventures. Just remember your sunscreen |
| for starters. So bring your camera and a rain jacket | | | | and sandals since the sand can become very hot. |
| (rain is very likely that time of year) and savor an | | | | With kids in tow bring along a large umbrella for |
| experience unlike any other. | | | | shade and plenty of cool water to fight off |
| Glenwood Springs | | | | dehydration. Enjoy! |
| Centered around a pool fed by a natural hot spring, | | | | Although there are many wonderful Colorado family |
| this is near the top of my list for Colorado family | | | | vacations, these three are guaranteed to leave your |
| vacations that will leave you reinvigorated and ready | | | | kids smiling and happy. |
| to return to the stresses of daily life. The pool takes | | | | |