Places nils Wants to Go

A saloon and inn that served the Wild West's most iconic figures—and is still haunted by some of them today.

This unassuming layer of clay boasts an out-of-this-world origin story.

A prehistoric rock shelter that's literally in someone's backyard.

Let Ouray’s tallest waterfall sweep your breath away on a dealer’s choice of scenic hikes.

A recreation of an Old West apothecary full of curios.

A glimpse of a waterfall is reached by a steel catwalk along a slot canyon located in an Ouray city park.

Colorado's only true geyser is hidden within the San Juan National Forest.

A boulder so big and tough, they had to turn it into a landmark.

A breathtaking array of ancient Pueblo structures and artifacts counterintuitively preserved by neglect.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

Most of this “research national monument” still lies buried beneath the earth.

Ute tour guides have been sharing the ancient dwellings and rock art inside this large park with visitors for more than 40 years.

The marker offers a rare chance to be in four U.S. states at once, though there's some controversy over its geographic accuracy.

This jet-infused peak marks the traditional northern boundary of the Navajo nation.

A multicolored mineral mound dribbles piping hot spring water right off the side of a highway.

This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.

These towering cliffs crystalize each winter, forming sheer walls of ice that are open for climbing.

Take a self-guided tour through one of Colorado's most elevated mining districts.

This once-popular otherworldly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

No one knows exactly how deep the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring is.

16,500-acre ranch filled with American heritage, geological wonders, and a giant pile of tires is the crown jewel of an intriguing tug-of-war.

The world's largest washing machine collection has more than 1,400 antique items in its exhibit.

The clock that sets them all.

A research lab and hands-on museum where visitors can experiment with retro technology.