17 Aug 2009
Autumn Antics In Colorado! Autumn Newsletter

Colorado Tourism Office

In this issue Trip Advisor names Garden of the Gods # 2 for "Top Free Visitor Attractions in the USA" Golfing in Colorado's Wine Country New Website for Mesa Verde Country 4D Fun at Glenwood Canyons Adventure Park Dig This � Colorado has America's First Heavy Equipment Theme Park Colorado - The Napa Valley of Beer Trip Advisor names Garden of the Gods #2 for "Top Free Visitor Attractions in the USA"

Sandstone Sensation: Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, has been named number 2 in the top 5 free attractions unheralded in the USA. One Trip Advisor traveller describes it as "Awe Inspiring time and time again" while another wrote "Beautiful and right near the city, it's free. Be sure to look for the 'kissing camels' (two rocks that resemble camel heads kissing"

Garden of the Gods' name does not overstate the beauty and the scale of this impressive sight. The Garden of the Gods is home to some of the most uniquely beautiful sandstone rock formations in the country, and affords incredible views of Colorado's famous Pike's Peak mountain behind the stunning red giants of the park. For more information on Garden of the Gods visit http://www.gardenofgods.com/home/index.cfm

Golfing in Colorado's Wine Country

Enjoy fine wines and great golf for less with "Stay & Play" specials in Grand Junction - Colorado's Wine Country. With five diverse courses, lush green fairways that slice through red-rock canyons and elevated tees with spectacular views, it will be hard to decide where to start.

The easy part is the price! Visit www.visitgrandjunction.com for special offers

New Website for Mesa Verde Country Planning a fantastic vacation to Mesa Verde Country is now as simple as a few clicks of the mouse. The newly released Mesa Verde Country website, www.mesaverdecountry.com includes itinerary and day trip ideas; area maps; information on Mesa Verde National Park and all the other wonderful sights and attractions in Mesa Verde Country (such as Mesa Verde National Park, Ute Mountain Tribal Park, Hovenweep National Monument, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Anasazi Heritage Centre and the Crow Canyon Archaeological Centre) It also highlights recreational and agricultural adventures; detailed information on area festivals; a complete calendar of events; a directory of area restaurants and accommodations; beautiful pictures; and everything else visitors need to plan a memorable holiday to one of the nation's richest archaeological areas.

4D Fun at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, kicks off its 10th season by opening Colorado's first 4-dimensional (4D) movie theatre. The 4D Theatre offers state-of-the-art entertainment by combining high-definition 3D film with moving seats, bursts of wind and other surprises for the audience. The Adventure Park has also added a laser tag arena and a Speleobox cave simulator. The 4D Theatre features three films by nWave Studios: Turtle Vision - The story of one sea turtle's adventure through the various waters and regions of the world. Prepare for a journey through astonishing environments, from warm tropical waters to the icy Antarctic.

Haunted Mine Ride - Hang on to your ten-gallon hats as you plunge headfirst into an old, dilapidated gold mine that just happens to be haunted. Only your quick thinking, and a little luck, can get you out alive! Snow Ride - Race through snow-covered mountains, over decaying narrow bridges and through dangerous bat caves. This is one wild, icy ride that will give you thrills and chills.

Go to http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com for more information on the 4D

theatre and all the other attractions at the park Dig This � Colorado has America's First Heavy Equipment Theme Park Bulldozer Bonkers? Try out �Dig This' in Steamboat Springs, an experiencethrill seeking travellers idea of heaven. Guide your 20 ton truck around 10- acres of "sandbox". According to Dig This' owner and entrepreneur Ed Mumm there are many reasons why you would want to experience this type of holiday "Digging Is Therapeutic, Holidays are supposed to relieve stress and take one's mind off the anxiety of everyday life. With today's worrisome economy, there could not be a better time for this truly unique holiday experience to come into play. "It's an awesome stress reliever!" Dig This offers half-day and full day adventures as well as "First Tracks," a two-hour condensed programme to get feet dirty. Full day adventures offer four to six hours of operating the equipment while the half-day allows for two hours at the controls

For more information on Dig This visit http://www.digthis.info

Colorado - The Napa Valley of Beer From the country's most famous breweries to the local pub, you can find it all in the beautiful setting of the Rocky Mountains this Autumn. Colorado is home to the most breweries per capita in the United States; from pale ales to porters, there's something for everyone.

Every Autumn Denver hosts The Great American Beer Festival (24th - 26th September 2009); started in 1981 it has grown into the oldest and largest beer competition in the United States. It is a great way to start a brewery tour of the State taking in the autumn colours with over 100 breweries located across the state of Colorado, and the Front Range containing the highest concentration, you're sure to find a beer to go with your burger. Most of the breweries offer tours as well as tastings and a itinerary around the Front Range breweries can be viewed at http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/docs/Front_Range_Breweries.pdf One visit to the breweries of Colorado's Front Range and you'll understand why they call it the "Napa Valley of Beer"! For more information visit http://www.colorado.com/Breweries.aspx

For further information please contact: Lauren Sycamore Colorado Tourist Information c/o Cellet Travel Services 47 High Street Henley in Arden Warwickshire B95 5AA Tel: 08456 020 574 Fax: 01564 795 333 lauren@cellet.co.uk info@cellet.co.uk

For more information on the State of Colorado please visit www.colorado.com