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In winter, ski at Breckenridge, Vail, Aspen, Telluride and many more.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"Red Rocks | Concerts among red sandstone\r\nRocky Mountain National Park | Timed entry late May to mid-October\r\nGarden of the Gods | Free red rock park\r\nMesa Verde | Ancient cliff dwellings","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in Colorado","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"Red Rocks Park is free to visit by day, outside concert times. The Garden of the Gods is free, and so are Boulder's Chautauqua trails and most hiking on national forest land.\r\n\r\nDenver's RiNo murals and Union Station are free. The Colorado State Capitol has free tours, and a step marks exactly one mile above sea level.\r\n\r\nNational parks charge entry, and Rocky Mountain charges international visitors an extra $100 per person from 2026.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Red Rocks | Free by day\r\nGarden of the Gods | Free\r\nChautauqua | Boulder's trailhead\r\nState Capitol | The mile-high step","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Colorado","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Colorado's food is hearty: green chile, often poured over burritos, bison burgers and Rocky Mountain trout. Denver has a strong restaurant scene, especially in RiNo, LoHi and Highlands.\r\n\r\nColorado is one of the great craft beer states, with breweries in almost every town, and the Great American Beer Festival in Denver every autumn.\r\n\r\nCannabis is legal for adults over 21, sold in licensed dispensaries, but it cannot be used in public, and it is illegal to take it across state lines or onto federal land, including national parks.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Green chile | Smothered on everything\r\nBison burgers | A local classic\r\nCraft beer | Breweries everywhere\r\nCannabis | Legal over 21, not in public","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Colorado","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Denver has bars and live music in RiNo, LoDo and along Colfax Avenue, and Red Rocks hosts some of the best concerts in the country. Boulder has a student scene, and ski towns have lively apr\u00e8s-ski in winter.\r\n\r\nAt altitude, alcohol hits harder: drink more water than usual.\r\n\r\nBars close at 2am.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Red Rocks | Concerts all summer\r\nRiNo, Denver | Bars and breweries\r\nApr\u00e8s-ski | In ski towns\r\nAltitude | Alcohol hits harder","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Colorado","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Denver International Airport is a major hub, with a train to downtown Denver in around 40 minutes. Denver has light rail and buses, and the Bustang bus links Denver with mountain towns and other cities.\r\n\r\nA car gives the most freedom in the mountains, but mountain roads can close in winter and need snow tyres or chains. Amtrak's California Zephyr crosses the Rockies from Denver, one of the most scenic train journeys in the country.\r\n\r\nShuttles run to ski resorts in winter.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Airport train | About 40 minutes to Denver\r\nBustang | Buses to mountain towns\r\nCalifornia Zephyr | A scenic train across the Rockies\r\nWinter driving | Snow tyres or chains","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Colorado","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Colorado costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Denver is moderately priced, but ski towns such as Aspen, Vail and Telluride are among the most expensive places in the USA. Dorm beds in Denver start around $35 to $55, and there are hostels in several mountain towns.\r\n\r\nSales tax varies widely by town, from around 3 to over 10 per cent. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nSki passes are a big expense. Rocky Mountain National Park charges entry plus $100 per international visitor from 2026.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Dorm bed | From around $35\u201355 in Denver\r\nSki towns | Very expensive\r\nSales tax | Varies, up to over 10%\r\nPark surcharge | $100 at Rocky Mountain","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Colorado","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Altitude sickness is the most common problem: Denver is at 1,600 metres, and mountain towns are much higher. Take it easy for the first day or two, drink lots of water, and go easy on alcohol.\r\n\r\nIn the mountains, afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer and lightning is dangerous above the treeline: start hikes early and be off summits by midday. Avalanches are a risk in winter backcountry.\r\n\r\nDenver's tourist areas are generally safe; take normal city care. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nAltitude | Take it easy, drink water\r\nLightning | Off summits by midday\r\nAvalanches | Winter backcountry","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Colorado","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Denver and Boulder on the Front Range, and mountain towns for the peaks.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Denver |  | The Mile High City and gateway to the mountains. | Red Rocks; RiNo; Union Station; Denver Art Museum | 1306556\nBoulder |  | A university town below the Flatirons. | Flatirons; Chautauqua Park; Pearl Street | 1306553\nColorado Springs |  | Below Pikes Peak, with red rock parks. | Garden of the Gods; Pikes Peak; Manitou Springs | 1306555\nBreckenridge |  | A ski town with historic streets. | Skiing; Quandary Peak; Main Street | 1306554\nDurango |  | An old railway town in the south-west. | Durango and Silverton Railroad; Mesa Verde nearby | 1306557","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"June to September is the best time for hiking and the high mountains. Late September brings golden aspens. The ski season runs from late November to April. Denver is sunny much of the year.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Denver, rounded. Mountain towns are much cooler.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | 7 | 3 | Ski season\r\nFebruary | 8 | 3 | Ski season\r\nMarch | 12 | 4 | Spring skiing\r\nApril | 16 | 2 | Mud season in the mountains\r\nMay | 22 | 3 | Spring\r\nJune | 28 | 4 | Hiking season\r\nJuly | 31 | 5 | Peak summer\r\nAugust | 30 | 5 | Wildflowers, storms\r\nSeptember | 26 | 4 | Golden aspens\r\nOctober | 18 | 3 | Great American Beer Festival\r\nNovember | 11 | 2 | Ski season opens\r\nDecember | 7 | 4 | Ski season","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Concerts at Red Rocks, beer festivals and ski season.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"api","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"All events in Denver","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/north-america\/usa\/denver\/","hw_hub_state_events":"Red Rocks concert season | April to October | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Concerts in a natural rock amphitheatre. |  | \nGreat American Beer Festival | Autumn | Denver | One of the biggest beer festivals in the world. |  | \nTelluride Film Festival | Labor Day weekend | Telluride | A famous film festival in the mountains. |  | \nSundance Film Festival | From 2027, January | Boulder | The festival moves from Utah to Boulder from 2027. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Denver prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Ski towns and ski passes cost much more.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 45 | 30 | 15 | 15\r\nMiddle of the road | 95 | 60 | 40 | 45\r\nComfortable | 220 | 110 | 70 | 120","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in Colorado's main towns, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Denver","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/denver\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"Colorado questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"How many days do you need in Colorado? | Five days to a week for Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park and a mountain town.\r\nDo I need a reservation for Rocky Mountain National Park? | Yes, a timed entry permit from late May to mid-October. International visitors also pay an extra $100 from 2026.\r\nWill the altitude affect me? | Many people feel it. Take it easy at first, drink water and go easy on alcohol.\r\nCan I see a concert at Red Rocks? | Yes, from spring to autumn. You can also visit the amphitheatre for free by day.\r\nIs cannabis legal in Colorado? | Yes, for adults over 21, but not in public, on federal land or across state lines.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Colorado? | June to September for hiking, late September for aspens and winter for skiing.\r\nDo I need a car in Colorado? | It helps in the mountains. Bustang buses and the airport train help without one.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across Colorado: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. Then meet the people already there in the app.","hw_hub_state_cta_buttons":"Find hostels in Denver | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/denver\/\r\nGet the app | https:\/\/hostelworld.onelink.me\/IdiK\/f5a50nhd","hw_hub_state_newsletter_title":"Get the good stuff monthly","hw_hub_state_newsletter_body":"New city guides, deals and route ideas. 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