Colorado 150 - Scenic drives and roadside attractions Archives - The Colorado Sun

Colorado’s scenic drives and roadside attractions that give way to stunning landscapes and inspiring architecture

by The Colorado Sun 4:25 AM MDT on Apr 22, 20262:58 PM MDT on Apr 23, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Weathered gravestone with faded writing stands in tall dry grass next to a barbed wire fence under a clear blue sky.

Solid Muldoon

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Vibrant street scene at dusk with people gathered, neon signs illuminating bars and shops, and a lively atmosphere in an urban setting.

Neon Alley

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Aerial view of a stone castle surrounded by forest, with a nearby parking area and road winding through wooded hills.

Bishop Castle

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A large, white, historic hotel building with a central cupola, multiple dormer windows, a columned porch, and American flags along the facade under a clear blue sky.

Stanley Hotel

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Mountain landscape with autumn trees reflected in a calm lake under a clear blue sky.

West Elk Scenic Bypass

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A small town sits at the base of rocky, tree-dotted mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Silver Thread Scenic and Historic Byway

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Dirt road with directional signs for Piney Road, Piney Lake, Lost Lake, and Potato Patch; green forest in background and informational sign on the right.

Piney River Road above Vail

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A group of people stand near a wooden sign reading "Imogene Pass Elev 13114 FT," with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Imogene Pass

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A paved road leads uphill toward rock formations, with grassy terrain on both sides and mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Skyline Drive

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