Colorado

Colorado, with its rugged mountain terrain and outdoor culture, is also a top destination for nature lovers and thrill-seekers. Touting the celebrated Rocky Mountains, the state has 58 peaks of more than 14,000 feet, which in turn draw hikers, climbers and skiers from all over the globe. With iconic spots such as Rocky Mountain National Park (attracting more than 4.5 million visitors per year) and the miles upon miles of wilderness in the San Juan Mountains, visitors to Colorado have no shortage of opportunity to hike, ski or just watch the elk. With more than 80 million annual visitors, the state has a massive tourism industry.

Besides its wildlife and wilderness, the state prides itself as being a home to several dynamic cities like Denver and Boulder, the two biggest of which offer a rich mix of arts, culture, and food. Just in Denver, it has 4,500 restaurants and riders can even bring their appetite for beers because this state is home to over 400 taprooms. Colorado is a four-season destination with fun just as rewarding to be had whether you’re skiing world-class mountains in the winter, or hiking and cycling through lush valleys in the summer with more than 300 days of sunshine a year.