Ames Monument Historic Site

I-80 exit 329, Buford, WY

Monument Plaque reads:"Completed in 1882 at a cost of $65,000, this monolithic, 60- foot high granite pyramid was built by the Union Pacific Railro... Read More

Curt Gowdy State Park

1264 Granite Springs Road, Cheyenne, WY

Curt Gowdy is located just 24 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 24 miles east of Laramie, Wyoming. Take State Route 210 (Happy Jack Road) to Coun... Read More

Wyoming Territorial Prison

975 Snowy Range Road, Laramie, WY

Listed on National Register of Historic Places, the Wyoming Territorial Prison incarcerated vicious thieves and murderers (including the notorious ... Read More

Historic Governors' Mansion

300 East 21st Street, Cheyenne, WY

During the early days of Wyoming’s statehood, Cheyenne’s affluent cattle barons built a series of mansions as a testament to their weal... Read More

Lory State Park

708 Lodgepole Drive, Bellvue, CO

Hit the trail at Lory State Park and enjoy mountain biking, hiking, picnicking and horseback riding amid some fabulous foothills scenery just minut... Read More

Boyd Lake State Park

3720 N County Road 11C, Loveland, CO

Boyd Lake State Park is a water-sports haven for northern Colorado. The lake lies at the western-most edge of the plains at the foot of snow-capped... Read More

Rocky Mountain National Park

1000 Highway 36, Estes Park, CO

History : When Congress passed the Rocky Mountain National Park Act in 1915, the legislators focused on Rocky's scenic and natural wonders. Still,... Read More

State Forest State Park

56750 Highway 14, Walden, CO

The ultimate in rugged Colorado, State Forest State Park offers visitors 71,000 acres of forest, jagged peaks, alpine lakes, wildlife and miles of ... Read More

Oregon Trail Ruts

U.S. Highway 26, I-25 exit 92, Wheatland, WY

The Oregon Trail was one of the primary routes used by emigrants heading westward across the American continent in the 1840s. Although many remnant... Read More

St. Vrain State Park

3785 Weld County Road 24 1/2, Firestone, CO

St. Vrain State Park is a family-friendly destination for visitors seeking a peaceful and simple outdoor break. It’s an easy drive from Denve... Read More

Eldorado Canyon

9 Kneale Road, Eldorado Springs, CO

Eldorado Canyon is a hidden treasure right in Boulder’s backyard! Whether it’s hiking amidst the towering sandstone cliffs, picni... Read More

Hawk Springs State Recreation Area

Highway 85, Hawk Springs, WY

Hawk Springs State Recreation Area (HSSRA) is a small state managed recreation area located approximately 25 miles south of Torrington Wy. The site... Read More

Guernsey State Park

2187 Lakeshore Drive, Guernsey, WY

Guernsey State Park provides seven campgrounds. Five are around the lake. All campgrounds include comfort stations, picnic tables, fire grills and ... Read More

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

92 Crawford Gulch Road, Golden, CO

More than 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks, and aspen-rimmed meadows laced with miles of trails awaiting the hiker, horseback rider, mount... Read More

Barr Lake State Park

13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, CO

Bicyclists of all ages and abilities, nature hikers and horseback riders enjoy the level 8.8-mile multi-use trail that circles the lake, ... Read More

Glendo State Park

397 Glendo Park Road, Glendo, WY

Glendo State Park is a 22,000 acre park in Platte County Wyoming, and exists on and around Glendo Reservoir. The park is administered by the State ... Read More

Best Scenic Places around Buford, WY