Colorado

ABOUT COLORADO

Colorado is located in the western United States, with the motto “Nothing Without Providence”. This state is bordered by Wyoming and Nebraska to the north, Kansas and Oklahoma to the east, New Mexico to the south, and Utah to the west. Covering approximately 104,100 square miles, the state features majestic Rocky Mountains, rolling plains, high deserts, and deep canyons. Major cities such as Denver (the capital), Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Fort Collins serve as cultural, economic, and travel hubs. Colorado is in the Mountain Time Zone.

Colorado has a rich cultural and historical heritage. It was home to Native American tribes such as the Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne before European settlement. The state played a role in the Gold Rush and western expansion, and today it attracts millions of tourists for outdoor recreation and scenic adventures. Visitors often rely on driving directions to navigate highways, mountain passes, and scenic byways connecting national parks, ski resorts, and historic towns.

Famous Tourist Attractions

• Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park)
• Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs)
• Mesa Verde National Park (Southwestern Colorado)
• Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison)
• Pikes Peak (Colorado Springs)
• Denver Art Museum (Denver)
• Maroon Bells (Aspen)

Popular Routes & Scenic Drives

• Trail Ridge Road (Rocky Mountain National Park)
• Peak to Peak Scenic Byway (Central Colorado)
• San Juan Skyway (Southwestern Colorado)
• Mount Evans Scenic Byway (Near Denver)
• Million Dollar Highway (Durango to Silverton)
• Independence Pass Drive (Aspen area)