Grab your pumpkin spice lattes, folks—because these are the burning issues we’re all glued to!
- Palisade Peaches: The Real MVP of Fall
Forget apple-picking. True Coloradans are all about Palisade peaches, and if you haven’t had one, are you even living here? It’s not just about the peaches, though—it’s a whole lifestyle. There’s even a festival (because of course there is), and if you miss out on peach chutney, peach cobbler, and peach-infused pork chops, you’re missing the essence of autumn. Just try not to shed a tear when your kid drops a $5 peach. (Source) - Haunted Hotels: Because Nothing Says “Vacation” Like Ghosts
Why spend your time in a cozy Airbnb when you can stay in a hotel where someone was probably murdered? Estes Park’s Stanley Hotel is the gold standard here (thanks, Stephen King), but it’s not alone. There’s a whole list of haunted Colorado hotels where you can pay good money to be creeped out by historical gossip and questionable ghost sightings. Nothing screams “relaxation” like a cold, dead stare from beyond. (Source) - Glow at the Gardens: Because Pumpkins Need Glamour Too
At Denver Botanic Gardens, you can spend your hard-earned cash to watch a bunch of pumpkins get dressed up in spooky lighting. Forget your DIY pumpkin on the porch—here, they carve them like Michelangelo tackled David. The real question is, are you fancy enough for pumpkin art at night? (Source) - Fall Festivals: Pick Your Favorite Pumpkin Patch Before It’s Overrun
From Commerce City to Silverthorne, fall festivals are in full swing. Expect the usual suspects: pumpkin patches, bounce houses, pie contests—basically everything your child will beg for until you’re out $100 and all you got was a face painting. My favorite has to be Cripple Creek’s, where they mix fall fun with, wait for it—chainsaw carving competitions. Because nothing says autumn like sharp tools and wood chips! (Source) - Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway: Scenic or Death-Defying?
For the fall adventurer (or adrenaline junkie), Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway offers stunning views of golden aspens and potential death. The road winds through the San Juan Mountains with no guardrails and sheer drop-offs, which is perfect if your idea of fall relaxation involves gripping the wheel in terror. Fall colors or not, this scenic route isn’t for the faint of heart. (Source)
There you go—your top five lifestyle gems in Colorado. Get out there and live your best life (if the haunted hotel ghosts don’t get you first).
