Description: In Open Road's Colorado Guide travel writer Larry Ludmer brings to bear his vast knowledge of the state of Colorado, one of America's top year-round destinations.

On the Eastern Slope, including Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, travelers will find historic prairie communities, glitzy casinos, and awe-inspiring rock formations. On the Western Slope, readers will discover peach orchards, Indian petroglyphs, and old mining towns. In between, readers will discover Colorado's High Country, a mountain playground with world-class skiing at mega-resorts in Aspen, Vail, and Steamboat Springs; snowmobiling, heli-skiing, and ice-skating; and the best places to play poker or blackjack in Colorado's three legalized gambling towns.

Here are the best places for sports, camping, and picnicking. Top Ten lists, suggested itineraries, and money-saving tips are featured for many sporting and recreational activities. Secluded inns, guest ranches, and Open Road's unique Best Places to Stay chapter are all included, as are great restaurant picks in all price ranges throughout the state.

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