Romantic Getaway Colorado
A romantic getaway Colorado style means mountain views, waterfalls, forest hikes, hot springs, and exciting outdoor activity. Going on a honeymoon? Looking for a romantic vacation? We really enjoyed these trips for a fantastic romantic getaway--Colorado Springs is a great place to start... But check out our other trip ideas through a high desert, vineyards, and hot pools overlooking the Continental Divide... Front Range - Colorado Springs Southern Colorado - Great Sand Dunes Central Colorado - Hot Springs Western Slope - Vineyards Southwest Colorado - Pagosa Springs Continental Divide - Mountain Resort & Spa ROMANTIC GETAWAY COLORADO: COLORADO SPRINGS 
Maybe we're a little biased because we live here, but Colorado Springs offers a lot of choices in the way of romantic getaways. One "must-do" day trip is to drive the Pikes Peak Highway or take the Cog Railway up to the summit of America’s Mountain. You can hold hands on a mountain top, above the fruited plains. How much more romantic does it get? Or visit the strikingly beautiful Garden of the Gods, with its colossal sandstone towers. Have a picnic in the shade of an ancient juniper tree and take your photo next to the Siamese Twins monoliths. You can always explore one of many idyllic hiking trails in and around the city. Walk through fairy-tale forests and past whimsical rock formations. Try visiting the mysterious underground Cave of the Winds... Or keep it low-key and do some shopping in Old Colorado City. Have an ice cream at the Colorado City Creamery while you’re there. Have a stroll through downtown, visit beautiful Acacia Park, and catch a matinee at the Twin Peak art house movie theater. Order a glass of wine while you watch your favorite film together. Depending on your budget and taste, Colorado Springs offers several lodging choices for a romantic escape.
There are so many options for a romantic getaway--Colorado Springs is definitely a favorite choice for a honeymoon or adventurous holiday. The Antlers Hilton Kimball’s Twin Peak Theater Seven Falls ROMANTIC GETAWAY COLORADO: SOUTH 
One romantic getaway Colorado offers may seem an unlikely choice, but the Great Sand Dunes might be our favorite romantic getaway yet--maybe because it’s where we exchanged our first “I love you’s.” Awww... sappy, but true! :)The sweeping mountains, the rolling dunes, the rainbows after an afternoon rainstorm. It’s all very larger-than-life. You can’t help but forget your day-to-day worries and wonder about the true meaning of life. It’s romantic in the biggest sense, but also a great place to walk hand-in-hand along the Medano creek, gaze at sunflowers, or roll down a 700-foot-high sand dune together. If you stay at the Great Sand Dunes Lodge, you'll get a full view of the dunes and Sangre de Cristos mountains off your back porch while hummingbirds hover in nearby feeders. There is also a trail to a secluded waterfall called "Zapata Falls" only a couple of miles up the road. Wear your sandals, because you walk up a shallow stream to get there! Great Sand Dunes National Park Great Sand Dunes Lodge ROMANTIC GETAWAY COLORADO: CENTRAL 
After a day of playing in the sand, you can drive 80 minutes due north to the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort in Nathrop, Colorado.They have an Olympic-sized pool naturally heated by hot springs, an even hotter soaking pool, and a steam house--if you can take the heat. The highlight is the creekside natural hot springs that actually mix with the cool mountain water in the Chalk Creek. The sound of the rushing water is so relaxing... Since you're surrounded by cliffs, you can watch wild deer graze along the edge, sometimes they even come down to get a drink from the creek. You can stare up at the stars on a moonlit night, or just gaze into your honey-pie’s eyes. The Mt. Princeton Hot Springs also have rustic log cabins for accommodations, a restaurant with a deck overlooking the Collegiate Peaks, and a spa with creekside massage rooms. Mt. Princeton Hot Springs
ROMANTIC GETAWAY COLORADO: WESTERN SLOPE 
If you thought vineyards only existed in Northern California, you’ve never visited the town of Palisade, Colorado.Called the “Heart of Colorado's Fruit and Wine Country” this little town on the Colorado River is full of wineries and fruit orchards. You can go for your own bicycle tour of 15 wineries, and sample award-winning Colorado wines: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling grapes are all grown here in Palisade. Make sure to visit their world-famous peach orchards too. Pick some apples, apricots, cherries, and plums while you’re there. Located at the foot of the Grand Mesa and Book Cliffs, Palisade’s vineyards and views make for a wonderful romantic getaway. Colorado is full of surprises like this one. Also check out the town’s microbreweries, distilled spirits, and coffee roasters. Art galleries and local shops also give you an opportunity to enjoy browsing through town. Palisade Chamber of Commerce ROMANTIC GETAWAY COLORADO: SOUTHWEST 
Pagosa Springs is another popular place for a romantic getaway. Colorado, known for its hot springs, has one of the biggest and best in this southwest city.The Springs Resort has 18 mineral springs soaking pools, varying from 83F to 114F. Located in the heart of downtown, it rests on the shores of the beautiful San Juan river. Soaking here can feel other-worldly with all the turquoise lights and steam at night. During the day?
The Springs Resort Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce Read more about Pagosa Springs ROMANTIC GETAWAY COLORADO: CONTINENTAL DIVIDE 
Twenty-five miles northwest of Boulder is a resort we’ve also mentioned in our weekend getaway page.Gold Lake Mountain Resort & Spa was described it as “a perfect romantic getaway,” so I guess we have to include it here too! Be warned--Gold Lake is on the expensive side. But for the price, you definitely get an amazing experience. The highlights:
It’s the perfect place for solitude: peaceful, quiet, picturesque. But it’s also a short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park if you like to get out for some adventure. Gold Lake is all about organic food and natural products, so it’s also a very healthy stay. They serve homemade granola as part of their breakfast, right next to a massive fireplace hearth in the main lodge/restaurant. This would make for an excellent honeymoon spot--a romantic getaway Colorado style at its best. Read more about Gold Lake Mountain Resort & Spa 3371 Gold Lake Road
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