Colorado

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    The state of Colorado is best known for the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains. It contains the highest concentration of peaks that are above 14,000 ft, which eventually flatten out into the Great Plains. It makes for a landscape that’s as exciting in summer for hiking and cycling as it is for skiing and snowboarding in winter.

    If you’re looking for something more cultural, Colorado does not disappoint. Be sure to check out Denver and Boulder, which have given the world a great selection of musicians, fine arts centres, street art and an ever-evolving food scene.

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    • Denver

      Denver, Colorado’s capital, merges its Old West past with its cosmopolitan present. Here you’ll find world-class museums, first-rate restaurants, a flourishing arts scene, and plenty of historic gems to boot. Vibrant neighborhoods offer their own unique flavors, from glamorous Cherry Creek with its luxury shopping, to energetic LoDo with its fashionista-filled bars and hipster brewpubs.

      Denver offers stacks to do. Stroll the floral finery at the Denver Botanic Gardens, snoop about Titanic survivor Molly Brown’s mansion, gawp at dinosaur skeletons at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, or hike, bike, and ski in the nearby Rocky Mountains.

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