Situated just outside of town is Rocky Mountain National Park which offers incredible views and hiking!

Distance: 6.3 miles (10.1 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vyq7VrcSNjV1im7R9

If you are exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake is just outside the park to the West. This cool mountain town offers amazing lake views and good vibes!

Distance: 48.2 miles (77.6 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mQqahZYCyqaszAwb7

From Estes Park take CO-7 South to CO-72 South for a beautiful fall drive! There are several interesting places to stop on the way to the quaint town of Nederland.

Distance: 42.8 miles (68.9 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vWAcdUjwAoJzE7nj7

Where we live and where we went to school! Be sure to check out the Pearl Street Mall and Chautauqua Park on your way to Estes Park!

Distance: 36.8 miles (59.2 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2TtasAGrZHexD2X59

Where the West lives! Home of the Coors Beer Factory (There are tours!), Golden is "The Gateway to the Rockies" if you are going up I-70 this is where you'll start!

Distance: 57.3 miles (92.2 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aeLqvQEby4CVxD3f6

A beautiful ski town that is not well-known and not highly trafficked. One of our favorite places!

Distance: 140 miles (225 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AHSumiEurftPHYq67

Located on I-70, Vail is a famous ski town and resort with great mountain views, hiking, restaurants and entertainment!

Distance: 140 miles (225 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fPHAAcwzA1HALkYH6

Located on I-70, Glenwood Springs is a resort town home to Glenwood Hot Springs and Iron Mountain Hot Springs! If you are up for a challenge, visit Hanging Lake!

Distance: 199 miles (320 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sjrjYxkL5a25JrMD9

Known as a playground of the super-wealthy, Aspen is probably the most famous mountain town in the state. Be sure to visit Maroon Bells if you come here!

Distance: 200 miles (322 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uduPvamBgv8pifUu9

Nestled in a deep valley, Telluride is similar to Aspen in that it's a high-class ski destination, but it feels a bit more laid-back.

Distance: 378 miles (608 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7fhUt39QbG98ieiJ7

Beginning in Ouray and ending in Silverton, this is probably the best drive in the state. It's also where we got engaged!

Distance: 372 miles (599 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KsCSHi3JKjzxzfuJ9

Located just outside of Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods has great hiking and views of red rock formations.

Distance: 132 miles (212 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sEBL7A7NDTf6tDiaA

An incredible gem located in eastern Utah, Arches has lots of amazing hiking and driving views. The nearby town of Moab is great also!

Distance: 394 miles (634 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iueUiv2SYuRZBmfQ6

Capitol Reef is beautiful and often less crowded than other parks!

Distance: 471 miles (758 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BzNzYY6NEn1g29LL6

Zion is arguably the best park in Utah, somewhat of a red Yosemite. It's an awesome place, just check to see if you need a permit for any of the hikes!

Distance: 640 miles (1,030 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t9da5HXcpRuG3tYU8

The place for which I was named! Although I might be biased, I think it might be better than Zion.

Distance: 583 miles (938 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qxpcaiybeF5Jiyic8

The most popular park but for good reason! Pictures don't do it justice, the canyon is incomprehensibly huge.

Distance: 700 miles (1,127 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DE5qqtnPfTxyaKtz7

A massive lake in the red rocks of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. A boater's dream destination!

Distance: 670 miles (1,078 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SrwMUgcuXLC1Jb6P8

A place to see the mountains and Bison roaming freely! We like Grand Teton more than Yellowstone.

Distance: 452 miles (727 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GPeFkNUjFoXyWanc6

We are not big fans of Yellowstone because there is a lot of driving to get from place to place within the park. However, if you want to go, the geysers and pools are cool.

Distance: 482 miles (776 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MyszSDM9xD1q1RJ2A

Located right next to Grand Teton, Jackson Hole is a beautiful luxury ski town located at the foot of the mountains.

Distance: 475 miles (764 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BJbbzr1DpZry5TCf6

Only a 6 hour drive from Denver in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mt. Rushmore is a cool piece of American history to check out!

Distance: 351 miles (565 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iTyGBFkczCWxMvRH9

A truly strange formation located just 130 miles (209 km) from Mount Rushmore, if you are in the area Devil's Tower is worth stopping at!

Distance: 386 miles (621 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S1zJDvEAywE2dgCFA

The farthest but also probably the best on the list, Glacier National Park is stunningly beautiful. If you are planning a big road trip and can fit it in we recommend it!

Distance: 903 miles (1,453 kilometers)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sQbf3HPn4TtnybPw7