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I would also agree with the Glenwood Springs idea. The hot springs are great this time of year. Wives love it. Not a whole lot else to do there though. But, would be nice for a quiet, relaxing getaway for a couple of days.
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there are other places I'd suggest that are wonderful to explore and view this time of year. Idaho Falls, ID is about an hour from Jackson, WY and the Grand Tetons. West Yellowstone is about 2 hours north as well, there are taverns along the way with fly fishing shops and all kinds of cool explorations. Craters of the Moon is about 2 hours west as well. The Snake River runs str8 through town and you can go down to the falls where, at night while the lights are on, you can view some of the largest brown trout imaginable.
It's a cheap flight/stay and really central to many wonderful sights.
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You can take an Amtrak train from Denver to Glenwood that's pretty cool. It makes for a nice relaxing trip with good views, and the train drops you off right in the heart of Glenwood. In Denver, there's a short cab ride to get to hotels and stuff, but it's maybe ten or fifteen bucks.
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Really though, there is a lot of neat shit around there. On top of what the others have said, the Royal Gorge is a nice area, on the way to the gorge there is a Skyline drive that will scare the piss out of you way more than the pikes peak drive. Pretty neat place. (And you could stop by and see the Buehler. |
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Disagree entirely on Glenwood (as do 3 other recommendations following your post), I have been to many places in my 16 years here and the Royal Fork Valley is like nothing else in CO, stunningly beautiful. I have been there several times with ladies and it is perfect for the type of fugg/eat/sleep vacation the OP seems to be looking for. Hanging Lake and Rifle falls are amazing, not sure how doable they would be in the winter though. One must do if you do go to Glenwood is to have the beer-cheese soup at the Glenwood Canyon Brewing Co right downtown next to the river, I'm not typically one to go on and on about restaurants or their dishes, but this is a can't miss. |
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