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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in southwestern Colorado Anthony D’Amato

Enjoy remarkable views aboard vintage Colorado trains

Book a ride on a historic railroad, combining the rich history, beautiful settings and outdoor fun for all. Take a locomotive tour reminiscent of the Old West on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Other popular Colorado trains include the Georgetown Loop, Royal Gorge Route and the Rocky Mountaineer.

Strawberry Park Hot Springs near Steamboat Springs, Colorado Colorado Tourism Office

Sit back and unwind in naturally heated pools

An authentic mountain town, Steamboat Springs houses a top-tier ski resort and two hot springs to ease your muscles. Downtown’s Old Town Hot Springs is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and features waterslides, while Strawberry Park Hot Springs provides rejuvenating waters surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. Soak in 30 hot springs throughout Colorado.

Downtown Virginia City, a historic town in Nevada Travel Nevada

Spooky sights common throughout Nevada

Stroll the wooden sidewalks of Virginia City, an Old West town that boomed in 1859 and is now known for ghostly sightings in its historic structures, guided mine tours and a diverse lineup of events and festivals. The entire town is a National Historic Landmark District with period-dressed locals providing insight at museums.

Park City, Utah, in winter Park City Chamber/Bureau

The home of the 2002 Winter Olympics packs year-round fun

Test your athletic abilities at Park City’s Utah Olympic Park, still an active training center for Olympians. Zoom down the bobsled track or tour the museum for inspiration along with hitting the slopes at Park City’s two world-class ski resorts. Park City’s alpine coaster, golf courses, zip lines and multi-purpose trails provide activities in the warmer months.

Mountain bikers enjoying the trails of Oregon Dylan VanWeelden/Travel Oregon

Diverse trails and landscapes welcome all bikers

Experienced and novice bikers alike flock to Oregon for grand rides on two wheels. Pedal trails across the state, easily accessible along Oregon’s Electric Byways. Try oceanside routes that cruise the iconic coastline, or head inland for dirt trails through dense evergreen forests and rocky roads in high-desert settings.

Clark Telescope of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona Flagstaff CVB

Tour one of the oldest observatories in the USA

Take time for a tour of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, a little-known spot that has helped make incredible moments in history. The discovery of Pluto and the rings of Uranus, plus moon mapping for the successful Apollo program, all happened here. Check for daytime tours and nightly stargazing and constellation talks at the observatory’s Clark Telescope.

Orca whales seen on a whale-watching tour near the San Juan Islands in Washington April Ryan

Whale-watching destination in the Pacific Northwest

Hop aboard a ferry to the San Juan Islands, the archipelago off the coast of Washington State in the Salish Sea, for incredible wildlife encounters with marine giants. Orca and humpback whales are frequently seen from boat and plane tours. Three main islands welcome visitors to charming towns with shopping, eating, events and a whale museum.