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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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