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Region in the northwest portion of Colorado
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Northwestern Colorado is a region of the state of Colorado in the United States of America. It is a diverse area of both red rock mesas and snow-capped mountain peaks, as well as the headwaters of the Colorado River. This Rocky Mountains region includes a majority of the state's most popular ski resorts, places like Breckenridge, Aspen and Vail. It is also home to the Western Slope's biggest city, Grand Junction.
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By plane
There are major airports in Denver and Grand Junction, and regional airports in Aspen and Vail.
By car
By train
Amtrak serves Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs with the California Zephyr, which runs daily between Emeryville (in the San Francisco Bay Area) and Chicago.
By bus
By bus
The majority of the ski towns offer bus service around the resorts and to the slopes. Grand Junction and Meeker have public transportation, as well.
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trendy ski town known for its celebrities.
most popular ski resort in the U.S.
twin communities located on the east side of Lake Dillon
Eagle is a small town on I-70, 35 miles west of Vail.
located on the west side of Lake Dillon and convenient base for a half dozen ski resorts.
Fruita is a town in the Northwestern part of the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado near Grand Junction. Fruita is perhaps most famous for its dinosaurs and as the Western portal to Colorado National Monument.
town offers massive geothermal pool and touristy charm.
Granby is a town in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. It is home to the ski resort, SolVista.
the only real city in the region and the largest regional airport.
Grand Lake is a small town of 400 people (2020) in the Northwestern region of the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado. Grand Lake sits at the southwest entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Keystone is a ski resort in Colorado, with a permanent population of around 11000 people (2010). The Keystone Resort ski area occupies 3 mountains: Dercum Mountain, North Peak, and the Outback.
a small orchard and grape growing town, home to many vineyards.
Redstone is in the US state of Colorado, located on the edge of the White River National Forest.
small town and a growing base for state's gas fields. Home of Rifle Gap and Rifle Falls State Parks and Rifle Mountain Park.
laid back Western ski town famous for its champagne snow.
Sunlight Mountain is a ski resort located about 15-20 minutes from Glenwood Springs in Colorado, United States of America. Sunlight provides a wide variety of activities and services...
largest single mountain ski slopes in North America
Near Rifle. Nearly 12,000 ft (3658 m) at its highest, Colorado's second largest wilderness area offers hiking, fishing, camping and a variety of recreational activities.
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