Explore all that The Centennial State has to Offer Adventure Seekers

[dropcap class=”kp-dropcap”]A[/dropcap]lthough the state of Colorado has always been jam-packed with a host of activities and amazing sites, its popularity as a vacation spot has only increased since the state brought in recreational cannabis in 2012. A great year-round destination, The Centennial State is full of national parks, museums and a vibrant nightlife. Cannabis consumers can bask freely in all the wonders of Colorado while also taking advantage of the accessible dispensaries and lounges nearby.

Mountain Bike through the Crested Butte

The Crested Butte has long been a fan favorite for those looking for outdoor activities. The Crested Butte mountain offers adventure seekers the chance to mountain bike or ski, depending on the time of year. Kick your getaway into gear with an exhilarating bike ride through the trails of Crested Butte. For a breathtaking experience, take the 401 trail during the notorious wildflower season in the midst of summer. What’s considered a top-rated trail in the world, the trail is consumed with flowers that can grow at shoulder-high lengths. The trail gives bikers mountain views at 11,000-foot elevation and has an advanced difficulty level.

Jam Out at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

Located near Morrison, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a natural phenomenon transformed into an epic concert venue. The unique venue lets guests appease their eyes and ears with the geological wonder that is the Red Rocks structure matched with the sounds of the featured musician of the night. Creating an energy like no other, concert-goers witness mother nature and music collide. Kick festivities up a notch by visiting a local dispensary prior to the show and splurge on a little Colorado green. As a bonus, those looking for a bit more activity will find hiking trails in the Red Rocks Park.

Sip Away with a Craft Beer Tour

For those who love a refreshing beer, a craft brewery tour in Denver is an itinerary must to indulge your taste buds in the variety of brews the city has to offer. From pubs to microbreweries, there are several companies that offer tours for vacationers to get an all-encompassing taste of Denver brews. Options are endless when it comes to selecting the perfect tour, but Denver’s official website provides a helpful list to get visitors started. Whether you embark on a journey inside Coors Brewing Company or opt for a brewery hop in downtown Denver, the beer scene of this city guarantees a good time.

Check Out Black Canyon of the Gunnison

A landscape that is two million years in the making, Black Canyon of the Gunnison was established as a national park in 1933. Gaze upon some of the steepest cliffs on the continent and take in the serenity of the river that runs down below. While access to the river is both a grueling climb down and up, a select few dare the task to come face to face with its natural beauty. Visitors can hike, camp, take a scenic drive and those with enough experience may even kayak.

Cannabis Tourism with 420 Tours

What’s Colorado without cannabis tourism thrown into the mix? Offered every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 420 Tours provide its guests a plethora of activities all around cannabis. For an in depth look of how flower goes from the ground to shelves, consider a visit to the Seed & Smith Cannabis facility. The two-hour tour brings guests to the facility on a consumption-friendly party bus. At the facility guests watch the process of cannabis production step by step. Visitors get a sneak peek into where the plants are grown, how the extraction lab works, the packaging center and more. As visitors walk through the facility they follow the cannabis plant’s seed-to-sale journey. Adventure ends at the boutique where expert budtenders guide visitors through the process of purchasing the perfect product to best match the visitor’s needs.