The best way to start your family Colorado road trip planning is to learn about the attractions you want to visit. In Colorado, for instance, there are so many things to see and things to do. Take the time to ask your kids what they find most interesting and be sure that at least one of each kid's point of interest is included in your itinerary.
Start off your Colorado road trip through the US route 50 and you find yourself in a city called Montrose. One of the best things about family road trips is that you're sure to find something educational for your kids to do. Montrose is home to a number of museums for you and your children to explore - the Historical Society Museum, the Ute Indian Museum and The Climbing Tree Children's Museum. Probing these museums would take the whole day so consider spending the night in Montrose. There are a lot of available accommodations in this city like the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, Hampton Inn, Elk Mountain Resort and more.
Head off to Mancos next for another day of activities. Be sure to have breakfast before you leave, though, because Mancos is a 3-hour drive from Montrose. Have your cameras ready to capture your children's laughter while they're mounted on horses for an afternoon of horseback riding. There are also stagecoach rides available for younger kids. Move along to Cortez and absorb the beauty of the ancient Puebloan culture manifested in its surroundings. Take the time to visit the Cortez Cultural Center in Downtown Cortez to learn about the history and culture of the Four Corners. Along with the Holiday Inn Express, there are also other suites and inns in Cortez for you to spend the night.
Just 9 miles east of Cortez is the Mesa Verde National Park. The park is also accessible from Mancos through the US Highway 60. Take this opportunity for a good hike with the kids along the park's hiking trails and enjoy a good view of the Mesa Verde ruins, which are said to be the most well-preserved ruins in the United States. Guided and self-guided tours are available. Sites that require ticket purchases are the Cliff Palace, Balcony House and Long House. If you travel during the months of March until November, your kids will get to enjoy a visit to the Spruce Tree House.
The attractions in these Colorado cities will surely give your kids a great family road trip experience. You're definitely going to want to do this driving expedition more often.
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Posted by: John | April 22, 2010 at 01:10 PM