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Activities/Attractions
-Celestial Seasonings Tours
-Coors Brewery Tours
-Hot Air Balloning
-Olympic Training Center
-Pikes Peak
-River Rafting
-Seven Falls
-Gambling
--Casinos
--Dog Racing
--Horse Racing
Arts & Theater
-Chataqua Park
-Flying W Ranch
-Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture,
& Film
-Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference
Center
Colorado Museums
-Astor House Museum
-Black American West Museum
-Byers-Evans House Museum
-El Pueblo Museum
-Golden Pioneer Museum
-Healy House Museum
-National Center for Atmospheric Research
(NCAR)
-Natural History Museum
-Territorial Prison Museum
-Trinidad Museum
-Ute Indian Museum
Colorado Historic Sites
-Anasazi Cliff Dwellings
-Buffalo Bill's Grave
-Fourmile Park
-Fort Garland
-Georgetown Railroad
-Mollie Kathleen Goldmine
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Colorado's mountainous
terrain and plentiful rivers make it an ideal location for
river sports. The most popular of these is guided river
rafting. There many river rafting companies in the state,
each of which specialize in certain rivers and areas. Most
every river rafting company offers half-day and full-day
ventures and the majority of them also offer multi-day trips
that include camping along the river.
Prices are relatively reasonable with half day treks running
around $50 per person and full day treks (usually including
lunch) running about $80-$90 a person. Some rafting companies
offer lower prices for children. In general, children under
the age of 16 are not allowed on the treks involving higher
class rapids.
Every rafting company requires the use of life jackets,
which are provided. In addition, due to the risk involved
in whitewater rafting, all rafting companies will require
you to sign a release form prior to your departure.
Area rivers include; Green River, Clear Creak, Colorado
River, Arkansas River, North Platte, Dolores, Gunnison River,
Rio Chama, Rio Grande, and the Yampa River.
Necessary attire for river rafting includes quick drying
shorts and shirts (avoid cotton), and shoes that can get
wet and will stay on your feet. Lifejackets and wetsuits
(when necessary) will be provided by the company as well
as transportation to your put- in location.
For those who don't like to share, many of the companies
also offer guided kayak tours and lessons.
Whitewater Rafting Companies
A-1 Wildwater
Located in Ft. Collins in Northern Colorado
1-800-369-4165
Adventure Bound
Located in Western Colorado in Grand Junction
1-800-423-4668
Adventure Quest Expeditions
Located in Canon City near Colorado Springs
1-888-448-7238
Arkansas River Tours
Between Salida and Canon City in Southern Colorado
1-800-321-4352
Clear Creek Rafting
Located in Idaho Springs, 30 mins west of Denver
1-800-353-9901
Geo Tours
Located in Denver
1-800-660-7238
Mountain Whitewater Descents
Between Ft. Collins and Estes Park in Northern Colorado
1-888-855-8874
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