Southern Rocky Mountains
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Rocky Mountains
Where to stay in Southern Rocky Mountains
Beaver Creek
Nestled in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, this unincorporated community boasts a major ski resort, adjacent businesses, lodging, and a golf course for a well-rounded vacation experience.
Downtown Santa Fe
Visitors to Downtown Santa Fe rave about its fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries. You might also want to make some time to see Santa Fe Plaza or Lensic Performing Arts Center while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Vail Village
While visiting Vail Village, you might make a stop by sights like Vail Ski Resort and Gondola One Ski Lift.
Mountain House
You'll enjoy the mountain views and riverfront in Mountain House. You might want to make time for a stop at Keystone Ski Resort or Peru Express.
Historic District
The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Historic District. A stop by Breckenridge Ski Resort or Breckenridge Arts District might round out your trip.
Peak 9
The captivating mountain views and stunning ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Peak 9. A stop by Breckenridge Ski Resort or Peak 8 SuperConnect Lift might round out your trip.
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Popular places to visit
Grand Teton National Park
Travel next to this long mountain range to see wildlife, observe beautiful scenery and take photos. Explore its peaks, lakes and waterfalls in any season.
Breckenridge Ski Resort
A ski resort that impresses visitors with five breathtaking peaks, a huge variety of slopes and fantastic modern facilities. Nearby is a charming Victorian-era town.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Experience a sense of natural exhilaration as you breathe the fresh mountain air in this pristine wilderness park high in the sky.
Arches National Park
With one of the world’s largest concentrations of naturally formed stone arches, this park provides memorable scenery and prompts great photography.
Winter Park Ski Resort
With seven ski territories, summer sports, spas, diverse restaurants and live music, this is one of Colorado’s most complete mountain resorts.
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Landscapes collide with mesmerizing effect as rugged mountains and some of the largest sand dunes in North America converge.
- Yellowstone National Park
- Grand Teton National Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Breckenridge Ski Resort
- Arches National Park
- Winter Park Ski Resort
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Yellowstone National Park East Entrance
- Yellowstone National Park South Entrance
- The Stanley Hotel
- Keystone Ski Resort
- Santa Fe Plaza
- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
- Vail Ski Resort
- Steamboat Ski Resort
- Old Faithful
- Glenwood Hot Springs
- Purgatory Resort
- Copper Mountain Ski Resort
- Main Street
- Aspen Mountain
- Mammoth Hot Springs
- Telluride Ski Resort
- Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center
- Iron Mountain Hot Springs
- Maroon Bells
- Snowmass Mountain
- Grand Canyon of Yellowstone