What to do in Rocky Mountains

Activities, attractions and tours

Rocky Mountains
Johnston Canyon featuring a gorge or canyon, forest scenes and snow
Johnston Canyon which includes a gorge or canyon, a cascade and landscape views
Dinosaur Ridge which includes rides
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1. Glacier National Park

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Glacier National Park, one of North America’s most pristine ecosystems, established in 1910 as the 10th U.S. national park. Its glacier-capped peaks, alpine valleys and crystal clear lakes fill more than 1 million acres (400,000 hectares) within Montana state.
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Glacier National Park

2. Banff National Park

Banff National Park is known for its rugged mountain scenery, glacier-fed turquoise lakes and miles of untouched forests. Come for hiking in summer and skiing in winter. Thrill seekers will find no shortage of activities, from white water rafting to mountain biking.
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Banff National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and railway items

3. Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a colossal wilderness of diverse landscapes and ecosystems, a natural playground of mountains, roaring waterfalls, volcanic phenomena, bears and bison.
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Yellowstone National Park showing mist or fog, rapids and landscape views

4. Grand Teton National Park

Everything is grand in Grand Teton National Park: majestic peaks, regal wildlife, lake reflections and unmatched opportunities for solitude. Find exhilarating adventure and tranquil solitude in this vast park.
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Travel next to this long mountain range to see wildlife, observe beautiful scenery and take photos. Explore its peaks, lakes and waterfalls in any season.

5. Red Rocks Amphitheater

Everyone who’s anyone has played here, from opera singers and orchestras to The Beatles, U2, Neil Young, Coldplay and Jimi Hendrix. Musicians consider the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 15 miles (24 kilometers) west of Denver, to be one of the best venues in the world to play at, with its magical, almost spiritual, atmosphere.
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Red Rocks Amphitheater showing theatre scenes and snow

6. Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful in the spring with slopes of wildflowers and in the winter with a blanket of pure, white snow. Come here to hike, look for wildlife, see the Continental Divide and appreciate nature.
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Estes Park which includes a river or creek, tranquil scenes and hiking or walking

7. Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain is a 14,000-foot (4,300-meter) high mountain famed for its incredible vistas, high-altitude railroad and opportunities for adventure. It was named after explorer Zebulon Pike, who led an expedition to the area in 1806. Visit the summit of Pikes Peak at any time of the year to gaze across the spectacular Rocky Mountains. The view from here was the inspiration for Katherine Lee Bates' famed poem, America the Beautiful.
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Pikes Peak showing mountains

8. Winter Park Ski Resort

Visit Winter Park Ski Resort for year-round adventures amid Fraser Valley’s stunning natural beauty. Enjoy activities from skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing to mountain biking and mineral panning. Winter Park Ski Resort opened in 1940 as a facility for residents of Denver. Today, it’s one of Colorado’s most popular mountain resorts.
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Winter Park Ski Resort which includes snow, forest scenes and snow skiing

9. Jasper National Park

The town of Jasper lies in the heart of Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. Many visitors to the Canadian Rockies choose this rustic alpine village as their base, making use of the wide range of accommodation and dining options. Even if you are just passing through, you will find enough activities to keep you busy for the day.
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This quaint mountain town is the perfect base for outdoor activities and a peaceful place to stay while visiting the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

What to do in Rocky Mountains

Popular places to visit

Banff National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and railway items

Banff National Park

Canada’s oldest national park is a place for adventure-filled getaways and stunning mountain scenery.

Banff National Park
Yellowstone National Park showing mist or fog, rapids and landscape views

Yellowstone National Park

Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure at the oldest and largest national park in the United States. You’ll come across one magnificent view after another.

Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

Travel next to this long mountain range to see wildlife, observe beautiful scenery and take photos. Explore its peaks, lakes and waterfalls in any season.

Grand Teton National Park
Red Rocks Amphitheater showing theatre scenes and snow

Red Rocks Amphitheater

This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.

Red Rocks Amphitheater
Estes Park which includes a river or creek, tranquil scenes and hiking or walking

Rocky Mountain National Park

Experience a sense of natural exhilaration as you breathe the fresh mountain air in this pristine wilderness park high in the sky.

Rocky Mountain National Park
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.

Pikes Peak
Yellowstone Park West Entrance

Yellowstone Park West Entrance

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Yellowstone Park West Entrance, a popular green space in West Yellowstone. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Yellowstone Park West Entrance
Winter Park Ski Resort which includes snow, forest scenes and snow skiing

Winter Park Ski Resort

With seven ski territories, summer sports, spas, diverse restaurants and live music, this is one of Colorado’s most complete mountain resorts.

Winter Park Ski Resort
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance

Yellowstone National Park North Entrance

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Yellowstone National Park North Entrance, a well-known green space in Gardiner. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Yellowstone National Park North Entrance

Explore areas of Rocky Mountains

Beaver Creek showing snow, a small town or village and forests

Beaver Creek

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Ride escalators between the plazas of this exclusive gated resort village and enjoy warm cookies after an afternoon on the slopes.

Beaver Creek
Vail Ski Resort featuring landscape views, snow and mountains

Vail Village

If you're spending some time in Vail Village, Vail Ski Resort and Gondola One Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.

Vail Village
Breckenridge showing outdoor art, street performance and snow

Historic District

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The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Historic District. A stop by Breckenridge Ski Resort or Breckenridge Arts District might round out your trip.

Historic District
Aspen showing snow and mountains

Downtown Aspen

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While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and Silver Queen Gondola.

Downtown Aspen
Banff showing night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
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West of Jackson

While visiting West of Jackson, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Teton National Park and National Elk Refuge.

West of Jackson