Wanderlust World Wanderlust World This 9-acre ranch in Silt, Colorado, caters to those who love fishing and birdwatching. With three newly built cabins and a historic 1901 cabin for rent and beautifully situated right on the Colorado River, your stay here will be an authentic experience of the Colorado lifestyle. The rental rates range from $165 to $285 as of 2011, depending on the season, and each cabin has many modern amenities such as washer/dryer, TV with satellite and wireless high-speed Internet. The ranch also offers a fly-fishing guide to take you on your own Colorado river adventure.
This resort located on the banks of the Crystal River has 13 cabins to rent, as well as RV and tent sites. Each cabin has with a full kitchen, a full bath, linens, a picnic table and barbecue as well as an outside fire pit. Many units even have indoor fireplaces and majestic views of Mount Sopris. The RV sites are equipped with water, electricity, picnic tables and fire pits with grills and dump stations on site. The 15 tent sites have fire pits, picnic tables and bath houses within the common area. Several units are located right on the banks of the river for easy access. A recreation area provides fun activities such as sand volleyball and swimming, and visitors can take advantage of many area attractions during all seasons. Plan a guided fishing or whitewater rafting trip, or take it easy with some hiking or mountain biking. Two major ski areas --- Snowmass and Aspen --- lie within driving distance.
If you're looking for something more pampered, head over to Sunlight Mountain Resort and enjoy spectacular skiing on Elk Mountain followed by a relaxing dip in the Glenwood Hot Springs. Book your vacation through the resort and pick the "Ski, Swim, Stay" package to save money on your ski pass, hot spring soak and hotel price. The city of Glenwood Springs also has boutique shops, art galleries, gourmet restaurants and spectacular mountain views. Experience the historic side of this area in the grand Denver Hotel, built in 1915.
Those looking for something with history and grandeur can book a room at the Historic Hotel Colorado and immerse themselves in the area's lavish history of the late 19th century. Built in 1893 and nicknamed "The Grand Dame," this hotel began as a playground for the elite and has hosted presidents, dignitaries, 1920s gangsters and famous society ladies. With its private hot springs and four-star dining, this hotel makes the perfect choice for romantic getaways, weddings and company retreats. If you're looking for a bit of history, ask the concierge to direct you to Linwood Cemetery, where you can visit the grave of John C. "Doc" Holliday, the famous gunslinger and friend to Wyatt Earp, or book the Molly Brown Suite and get to know "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," wife of a wealthy gold miner and survivor of the sinking of the Titanic.