TRAVEL GUIDE: COLORADO

Colorado has it all — from snow-covered mountains and endless prairies to red rock canyons and bustling cities. Head to Denver to be surrounded by attractions, or escape to destination resorts such as Telluride or Aspen to get away from the commotion. Whether it’s shopping and dining or skiing and mountain biking, visitors will never run out of things to do in Colorado.

DINING IN BEST DENVER RESTAURANTS Denver Restaurants Search Top 10 Restaurants for Brunch Top 10 Romantic Restaurants Top 10 Steakhouses Top Food Ratings Best Barbecue Best Heart-Healthy Restaurants Best Romantic Restaurants Best Steakhouses Best Value Restaurants

STAYING IN DENVER HOTELS Hotel Seach for Denver Denver Top 10 Hotels Top Hotel Ratings Top 10 Value Hotels Featured Review: The Brown Palace Hotel

GUARDED BY GIANTS 72 Hours in Denver A modern metropolis backed by its Western heritage and rugged Rocky Mountain scenery, Denver is a city of multiple personalities. The city revels in its Old West roots, but Denver is also an urban oasis, thanks to an onslaught of renowned restaurants and high-style hotels.

WHERE TO BUY WINE Top Wine Shops in Denver We traveled across the country to round up the best places nationwide to buy wine. Consult our list for the best bottle selections in Denver.

SAVORING COLORADO COLORADO RESTAURANTS Browse through our restaurant reviews for all of the best Colorado Mountains restaurants in Aspen, Vail, Boulder, Telluride and more. We've provided a variety of search options to help you find the best restaurant in Colorado Mountains. Colorado Mountains Restaurants Search

SLEEPING IN COLORADO MOUNTAINS HOTELS The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Sonnenalp Resort of Vail Vail Cascade Resort & Spa The Wit's End Guest Ranch Resort & Spa Colorado Top 10 Hotels Hotel Seach for Colorado Mountains

HOTEL SPECIALS Four Seasons Resort Vail Holiday cheer arrived in style in the Colorado mountains with a December opening for the Four Seasons Resort Vail. With just 121 guest rooms and 24 suites, this boutique resort pairs signature Four Seasons comforts with a modern alpine aesthetic, with highlights including the generous use of hickory wood and limestone.

TOP 10 BRUNCH HOTELS The Broadmoor Treat yourself to an exquisite brunch while helping the environment. Broadmoor is an environmentally conscious resort that serves up a variety of entrees from prime rib to bagels and lox. Over 70 brunch items are served in the ice sculpture-decorated dining room to soothing piano music.

TOP 10 SKI RESORTS WORLDWIDE The Gant Nestled in a peaceful five-acre enclave at the base of Colorado's Aspen Mountain, this recently renovated luxury condominium resort boasts over 5,000 acres of skiable terrain and 341 trails ranging from beginner to expert.

TOP 10 YOGA RETREATS WORLDWIDE Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Situated in picturesque Boulder, Colorado, the Shoshoni Yoga Retreat combines a back-to-nature setting with a relaxing spiritual atmosphere. Shoshoni draws seekers of both inner and outer peace to its retreats, which include homemade vegetarian cooking along with its Hatha yoga and meditation sessions. TOP SPAS Best Spas in Colorado Take a break from the slopes and come soothe your aching muscles and wind-chapped skin at one of these terrific Colorado spas. Enjoy Colorado's celebrated hot springs, famed for their high mineral contents and therapeutic qualities. TOP 10 COUPLES MASSAGES The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Spa in Colorado Ski out the back door and return to The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Spa (near Beaver Creek and Vail) and into its rock-walled refuge: The Grotto. Snuggle in its dimly lit, swim-size, lazy river hot tub. Reserve two hours for the Romance Package. TOP 10 ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS Aspen A notable haven for the rich and fabulous, Aspen offers more than just good celebrity spotting. Yes, this is a skier's paradise, but it's also a great outdoor romantic destination winter or summer with its stunning scenery, great hiking, superb accommodations and a busy nightlife. ANNUAL CULINARY EVENTS Taste of Vail During this annual four-day event, experience Colorado's world-class restaurants with fine wine poured by winemakers and winery owners from around the globe. Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Food & Wine Magazine will showcase its main areas of expertise at its annual fundraiser in the majestic Aspen Mountains. Guides for other parts of the world (Updated: 05/28/11 HC)