Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Denver

6 places within about 3 hours of Denver, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Every trip here is by car.

Colorado Springs1 hr 15 minEstes Park1 hr 30 minBreckenridge2 hrVail2 hr

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6 getaways, closest first

  1. 1 hr 15 minby car Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
    • Adventure
    • Mountains
    • Family
  2. 1 hr 30 minby car Estes Park The mountain town at the gate of Rocky Mountain National Park, with elk in the streets each fall.
    • Mountains
    • Adventure
  3. 2 hrby car Breckenridge A Victorian mining town at the base of a ski resort.
    • Mountains
    • Adventure
    • Nightlife
  4. 2 hrby car Vail A huge ski resort with a European-style village.
    • Mountains
    • Relaxing
    • Romantic
  5. 2 hr 40 minby car Glenwood Springs Giant mineral hot springs pools at the mouth of Glenwood Canyon.
    • Relaxing
    • Adventure
  6. 3 hrby car Steamboat Springs A working ranch town with famous champagne powder and natural hot springs.
    • Mountains
    • Adventure