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World’s Wonder View Tower

See six states from the newly restored 100-year-old historic roadside attraction.

Genoa, Colorado

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Left over from the pre-interstate, roadside attraction America, the Wonder Tower was built in 1926 and has been restored on its 100th birthday.  The Tower reopened in May of 2026.   If you come for the view alone, you'll quickly learn that you're in for more.  Colorado artists have created immersive artworks on each floor of the Tower, and the Mon profit organization has set up a gift shop and museum with oddities and retro merch.  

The major attraction is the view from the top of the tower. Built on the highest elevated point between New York and Denver, you can indeed see six states, and the view is legitimately worth the climb.

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The Tower is open Fridays and Saturdays 10-5 from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.  Also open by appointment and for special events.  Visit worlswonderviewtower.org for more information.  

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