If Colorado had an official season, fall might just win by a pumpkin seed. The aspens put on their annual gold-medal performance, and suddenly everyone owns at least one flannel. Here’s a fall bucket list full of must-dos this season.
- Go Leaf Peeping: The fall color has officially made its way closer to Denver. Take a drive through some of the city’s tree-lined neighborhoods, wander through a local park, or just take the long way home. And if you end up with 47 nearly identical golden tree photos, that’s just part of the experience!
- Get Lost…on Purpose: Fall isn’t complete without wandering through a corn maze, taking a hayride, or finding the perfect pumpkin. Colorado’s farms really shine this time of year, with plenty of harvest festivals, pumpkin patches and family-friendly fun.
- Orchard Adventures Await: Nothing tastes quite as satisfying as an apple you picked yourself. Bonus points if you immediately turn it into pie (or at least dip it in caramel).
- Sip Something Seasonal: Whether your drink of choice is hot apple cider, locally made hard cider, a pumpkin ale, or an Oktoberfest lager, autumn is Colorado’s unofficial season of cozy beverages. Cheers to sweater weather!
- Take to the Sky: Add a little altitude to your autumn by riding the new Mighty ARGO Cable Car in Idaho Springs, where you’ll trade traffic for panoramic mountain views and a front-row seat to Colorado’s golden aspens.
- Find a Mountain Town Worth Lingering In: Grab lunch in Georgetown, browse the shops in Breckenridge, stroll historic Golden, or simply wander somewhere you’ve never stopped before. Fall is the perfect excuse for a spontaneous road trip.
- End the Day Around a Fire Pit: Roast marshmallows. Tell ghost stories. Debate whether s’mores count as dinner. (They absolutely do!)
Here’s the thing about Colorado fall: it doesn’t last long. One week you’re crunching through golden leaves, the next you’re scraping frost off your windshield. So, grab the scarf, order the cider, and start checking a few of these off before the aspens take their final bow. If you have a favorite fall activity to add to this list, we’d love to hear it!
Sources:
https://www.colorado.com/activities/fall-season
https://www.colorado.com/articles/harvest-fun-fall-farm-activities-colorado