Colorado
“Gateway to the Rockies”
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A weekend soaking in geothermal hot springs, taking the plunge, drinking good brews, and hiking to a frozen waterfall in the snowy mountains
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Hiking the Manitou Incline and checking out the Manitou Cliff Dwellings
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Exploring the infamously haunted Stanley Hotel where Stephan King stayed for inspiration while writing The Shining.
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