Whether you’re heading to the mountains, the beach, or staying at home, explore the best spring break spots close to home.

Activities

Hit the slopes for spring skiing and you’ll likely enjoy shorter lift lines, slope-side events and lots of sunshine. Ski vacations with teens are especially popular, but each resort has something for all ages whether you’re in Salida, Aspen, Breckenridge, Pagosa Springs, Loveland, you name it.

Looking to relax? Try any of the 30 hot springs locations around Colorado. Have a chance to experience on of the state’s most surreal phenomena: sitting outside in your bathing suit even if it might be snowing. So head on over to Pagosa Springs, Gunnison, Redstone, Steamboat Springs, Ouray, or any other location you’ve been meaning to go to.

Denver is ideal for indoor activities like the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Butterfly Pavilion, and indoor skydiving. Or head outside at the Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo, or any of the parks to enjoy some family time while making memories.

Colorado Springs features highlights like Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods, and the Ghost Town Museum.

If you’re staying in Denver…

Looking for a good mix of activities that balance fun, flexibility, and convenience? The Sheraton Denver downtown is simplifying itinerary planning, offering a family-friendly stay in the heart of the city, with easy access to some of Denver’s most Popular attractions.

Spring break offerings extend beyond the hotel through a dedicated Denver Zoo package, giving families a fun way to explore Denver’s wild side. In addition, Sheraton guests can access discounted tickets to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the Museum of Illusions, and Colorado Mammoth through special booking opportunities. Back at the hotel, families can keep the fun going with the Topgolf Swing Suite or unwind at the year-round heated rooftop pool. Adults can wrap up the evening at Bezel, a signature cocktail lounge with endless craft cocktail offerings.

National Parks

Colorado is known for its outdoors – so why not venture to any number of their national and state parks?

Everyone knows Rocky Mountain National Park, but don’t pass it up as an option for spring break. With countless hikes and a proximity to Estes Park and Grand Lake, the park encompasses the pure and natural beauty of the region.

Mesa Verde National park is home to some of the most unique Ancestral Puebloan dwellings in the world. Visit Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in North America and home to multiple living enclaves and buildings.

No where else in the U.S. can you find mountains of sand higher than in the Rocky Mountains at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The tallest dune towers 750 feet high at an elevation of 8,700 feet above sea level. The entire dune field, located near the town of Alamosa, allows for surfing the sands, hiking the surrounding trails, or spending the night stargazing.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park features sheer black walls that plummet up to 2,700 feet on this 53-mile stretch of narrow gorge near Montrose, which reveals millions of years of natural history. The gorge has been rnowned for its dramatic scenery and recreational opportunities – hike or drive along the outer rim, explore the inner canyon, rock climb, or kayak.

State Parks

The natural beauty of Colorado is on full display at the numerous Colorado State Parks, from breathtaking scenery to wildlife habitats.

Try the lush meadows of wildflowers at Vega State Park, see the expansive view of the Continental Divide from Golden Gate Canyon State Park, watch bald eagles raise their young in the trees of Barr Lake State Park, appreciate the red rocks formations at Roxborough State Park, view the thunderous triple waterfall at Rifle Falls State Park, or use the Action Trackchairs for people with disabilities who want to hit the trails at Staunton State Park, Ridgway State Park, and Barr Lake State Park.

Check here for full list of Colorado’s 43 state parks.