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Ready to Relax? This Is the No. 1 Summer Vacation Destination in Colorado
Summer is almost here, and Colorado is ready to enjoy it.
Research shows that some Centennial State residents are planning trips to faraway places like Japan and Greece, but others may be looking to vacation close to home — and thankfully, you can.
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The team at Trip to Discover recently drew on personal experience, reviews, and more to determine the best summer vacation destination in every state.
Here's what they picked for Colorado.
Colorado's best summer vacation destination is...
Estes Park. According to Trips to Discover, the Northern Colorado mountain town is perfect for a vacation full of fishing, hiking, wildlife watching, and more.
The website also noted Estes Park's booming downtown area and proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park.
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On top of this, the town also hosts various festivals, including Bigfoot Days, Frozen Dead Guy Days, and wine tastings.
What to do in Estes Park, Colorado
There are countless things to do in Estes Park, but our team recommends trying the town's steak cuisine, viewing the elk herds (from a distance, of course), or touring the famous Stanley Hotel.
READ: Check Out the Real-Life Similarities Between the Stanley Hotel and the Overlook
If you want to try the latter, check out our breakdown of what a Stanley Hotel stay costs here.
Do you need a place to stay during your Estes Park vacation? Check out the coziest cabins you can book in the gallery below.
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