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Vacation Planning Guide for Visiting Colorado with the Kids

Boys hike in Rocky Mountain National Park   
Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park lets kids enjoy a giant sandbox in a spectacular setting.   High peak near the ghost town of Sneffles, Colorado, off the Million Dollar Highway   The Christiania Lodge in Vail, Colorado   Skiing at Monarch Mountain ski area, Colorado
Plan Your Best Colorado Family Vacation Ever

Planning a family Vacation in Colorado?

Find articles, images, tips, and advice for great kid trips in the Rockies.

From famous resorts to secret trails, we explore Colorado's best places for children.

FamilyTravelColorado.com provides the information and inspiration you need to plan the family vacations of a lifetime - lots of them!







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 Skiing Colorado with the Family this year?


Photo: A girl and her mom enjoy the view at Vail. 

Then you should know about the Best Ski Ticket Deals for Families.

Also, learn about all the different Colorado ski areas on our Colorado Ski Area Roundup page.

Or compare those ski areas with the Ski Area Statistics chart.

Then plan your pillow time with our Colorado Lodging for Families page.











 
Did You Know?

Colorado is the 8th largest state in America, with 104,094 square miles.

It is also the highest state, with an average elevation of 6,800 feet above sea level.




Feature Article:
Colorado's Historic Hotels
Old Fashioned, Family Fun

Photo: The Hotel Colorado in
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
offers grand Victorian elegance and
a huge hot springs pool nearby. 
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Recommended Trips

Four places where families can experience the best Colorado has to offer.


-Independence Pass
-Peak to Peak Highway
-Trail of the Ancients
-Turquoise Lake   



Plan Great Colorado Vacations 
with the Kids!

Find the best ski trip for your family, discover hiking paradise in Colorado's national parks, or immerse yourself in Western culture.

Family Travel Colorado can help with  

  • articles and images
  • park directories
  • recommended trips
  • hidden treasures and
  • nitty gritty advice

We provide the information and inspiration to make your Colorado vacation a hit with your family.


Lodging, Activities, Destinations for All Ages

Whether you are looking for a luxury hotel, a rustic cabin, or a campsite, Family Travel Colorado has suggestions and ideas. If your family has a special love of archeology or wildlife or photography, we'll let you in on the best spots for your favorite activities. Want to vacation in the perfect destination for your family? Family Travel Colorado articles can help you choose.




Photo: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park provides families with remote hiking trails and awe inspiring views.


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A Colorado vacation with the kids is even better when you are visiting one of the prettiest places in Colorado. Start your trip with our recommended scenic spots for families. 

Looking for a pillow at the end of a day? Colorado's accommodations for families on vacation come in great variety from luxury lodges to a cabin in the woods

Wondering what to pack when you head for the hills? Check out our series of gear lists at our Gear for Family Travel page.





FamilyTravelColorado.com specializes in quick, helpful articles about the best Colorado places to visit with kids.

Our pictures, tips, gear lists, advice, and recommended trips make it easy for busy parents to find the information and inspiration they need to plan great Colorado vacations.