Nature lovers will find much to explore at America’s colorful and diverse gardens and arboretums.

1. Denver Botanic Gardens and its two satellite locations offer a range of experiences for plant lovers, from alpine tundra at Mount Goliath to plants from around the globe at the York Street gardens.

2. The 446-acre U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., is run by the government as a research facility, but it’s open to the public and boasts and impressive collection.

Denver botanic gardens

Urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure in Denver, the Mile High City, with a major league-baseball stadium at the center of downtown, an architecturally stunning art museum, and towering skyscrapers amidst more classic refurbished buildings.

But look to the west to see where Denver distinguishes itself. Driving along Interstate 70, from Denver International Airport to downtown, suddenly the Rocky Mountains, snow-peaked and monumental, appear in the distance.

Denver Sklyline

Every year people travel to the Centennial State to vacation, conduct business and enjoy the great outdoors of the area. Cities like Telluride Colorado, Denver and Boulder all offer a variety of opportunities to people of all walks of life. If you are thinking about taking a vacation to the state, there are a lot of things to consider. There are also a lot of reasons to follow through and book your next trip to this location.

For starters, there are great places to stay. No matter your budget or what you are looking for, you will find Colorado lodging that is right for you. Whether you want to be secluded and away from the hustle and bustle of the cities or if you want to be right in the heart of the fun, there are options for where you can stay.

Colorado Springs

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