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According to local legend, a tree grew from the stake that killed this alleged vampire. In reality, he probably died from influenza.

This sidewalk tribute honors Colorado's great culinary creation.

Unlike most arches, this geological oddity formed in a volcanic dike.

A mental health hospital dating back more than 139 years, now features a museum.

A museum dedicated to the mysterious cryptid.

A small store filled with animal skulls and other curiosities.

In the early 1900s, hundreds of Black Americans found opportunity in this now-abandoned rural community.

Small teepee-like houses built for TB patients have become sheds, studios, and bus stops around Colorado Springs.

Travel through the wholesome amusements of yesteryear at this charming miniature village.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in North America is built of concrete designed to last 1,000 years.

Climb to the top of this spiritual tower, and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views.

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

An impressive collection of over 50,000 minerals including moon rock from the Apollo 17 mission.

The largest dinosaur trackway in North America is tucked away among this canyon's ghosts and archaeological gems.

The final resting place of American icon Buffalo Bill, and a museum that aids in telling his tale.

While most of the games in this arcade take quarters, that would have been a small fortune when they were made.

The huge collection of paintings of the American West is one of Denver's best-kept secrets.

This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.

A recreation of an Old West apothecary full of curios.

The childhood home of Henry Jones Jr. is now an adventure-themed bed and breakfast.

Even in death, he's still your huckleberry.

The scene of one of the darkest moments in American labor history has been left essentially untouched since the tragedy.

At the tallest peak in Colorado, an electrifying mix of thin air, lightning, and rivalry.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).