Colorado plays host to nearly 27 million tourists annually. Home to the Rocky Mountains National Park and the city of Denver, the state features a mixture of majestic beauty, outdoor activities and bustling metropolises. As a result, Colorado offers many opportunities for one-night getaway vacations.
The Broadmoor is a historic five-star resort located in Colorado Springs, spread across 3,000 acres of land. Guests can spend the day playing tennis, swimming in the massive pool, or enjoying a round of golf at one of the resort's three courses. The hotel features nine high-end restaurants for dinner and 774 guest rooms and suites that are equipped with plasma televisions, iPod docking stations, Wi-Fi Internet access and fully stocked mini bars.
The Broadmoor
1 Lake Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-577-5775
broadmoor.com
The AAA four-diamond-rated Vail Cascade Resort is located in the famed Rocky Mountain ski resort town of Vail. During the winter months, guests can spend their days on the slopes or in the hotel's 78,000-square-foot Aria Spa, which offers a host of services, including facials, body wraps and massages. In the evening, guests can retire to their hotel rooms outfitted with bathrobes, flat screen televisions and plush linens. Some rooms and suites offer personal balconies and views of the surrounding mountains.
Vail Cascade Resort
1300 Westhaven Dr.
Vail, CO 81657
800-282-4183
vailcascade.com
Denver, Colorado is home to approximately 600,000 residents and offers a thriving sports, arts and entertainment scene. Depending on the season, visitors to downtown Denver can see one or more of the city's major sports franchises, including the NFL's Broncos and the MLB's Rockies. The Denver Performing Arts Complex, the second largest complex of its kind in the world, has an opera house, a concert hall and a large theater. Luxury hotels in the downtown region include the Brown Palace, the Oxford Hotel and the Hotel Monaco.
