Things to do in Rocky Mountains

Activities, attractions and tours

Rocky Mountains national park, glacier waterfall in daylight with clouds.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks Morning at beautiful Patricia Lake, Jasper National Park, Canada. #reflection #Canada #PatriciaLake #hiking #JasperNationalPark #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite #lake #mountains #CanadianRockyMountains #NationalPark #CanadianRockyMountainParks #Alberta #TakeAHike #TroveOnTuesday #NorthAmerica #GreatOutdoors
The Maroon Bells are two mountain peaks located southwest of Aspen, CO. They are reportedly one of the most photographed scenes in the state. #colorado #maroonbells #aspen #mountains
Some of the best views are when you step away from the crowds and drive to the other side of the park. #GrandTeton #NationalParks #NationalPark
This view was the reward of my greatest hiking-accomplishment to date, and what a reward it was! We hiked for eleven hours (with gear) all the way from Sunshine Meadows to the campground at Mt Assiniboine in just one day - mind you, I had never even hiked with more than a day-pack before this. We gave our sore feet three days rest and the weather was iffy (to say the least) the entire time - except for when we went to see the view over Sunburst Peak which was actually the main reason we came all this way. The sky opened up and gave us an amazing sunset, and I think I died and went to heaven 😇 #canada #mountains #rockymountains #assiniboine #takeahike
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1. Glacier National Park

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Glacier National Park, one of North America’s most pristine ecosystems, established in 1910 as the 10th U.S. national park. Its glacier-capped peaks, alpine valleys and crystal clear lakes fill more than 1 million acres (400,000 hectares) within Montana state.
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Glacier National Park

2. Grand Teton National Park

Everything is grand in Grand Teton National Park: majestic peaks, regal wildlife, lake reflections and unmatched opportunities for solitude. Find exhilarating adventure and tranquil solitude in this vast park.
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Cathedral Group Turnout which includes mountains and landscape views as well as a couple

3. Banff National Park

Banff National Park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, defined by a picture-perfect mountain landscape of rugged peaks, sparkling lakes and powerful rivers. Spanning 2,564 square miles (6,641 square kilometers), the park is part of the iconic Canadian Rockies mountain range. Enjoy hiking, fishing, skiing and wildlife watching, or simply relax in natural hot springs and admire the park’s majestic natural scenery.
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Banff National Park showing landscape views, mountains and railway items

4. Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a colossal wilderness of diverse landscapes and ecosystems, a natural playground of mountains, roaring waterfalls, volcanic phenomena, bears and bison.
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Yellowstone Breathtaking Waterfall View at the Iconic Artist Point

5. Red Rocks Amphitheater

Neil Young, The Beatles, U2 and Jimi Hendrix have all played at the fabulous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as have numerous operas and top-class orchestras. This venue is loved by the stars for its incredible atmosphere and the wonderful acoustics provided by the surrounding walls, making it one of the most coveted venues on the circuit.
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre featuring snow and theatre scenes

6. Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful in the spring with slopes of wildflowers and in the winter with a blanket of pure, white snow. Come here to hike, look for wildlife, see the Continental Divide and appreciate nature.
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Estes Park featuring a lake or waterhole as well as a couple

7. Breckenridge Ski Resort

Explore the slopes of Breckenridge Ski Resort, one of the Western Hemisphere’s most popular ski destinations. Trails traverse five magnificent peaks along the Tenmile Range in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Ski, snowboard, snowmobile or sled along the resort’s world-class groomed slopes or discover a variety of backcountry space and stunning cross-country trails. After a long day enjoying the outdoors, investigate the area’s gold-rush heritage and find exciting dining in the town of Breckenridge.
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Breckenridge Ski Resort showing snow skiing, forests and snow

8. Winter Park Ski Resort

Visit Winter Park Ski Resort for year-round adventures amid Fraser Valley’s stunning natural beauty. Enjoy activities from skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing to mountain biking and mineral panning. Winter Park Ski Resort opened in 1940 as a facility for residents of Denver. Today, it’s one of Colorado’s most popular mountain resorts.
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Winter Park Ski Resort featuring landscape views, mountains and forest scenes

9. Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak is 4,300 metres tall and commands fantastic views, as well as being home to a hair-raising mountainside train. The peak was named for the explorer Zebulon Pike, and the team he lead to the area in 1806. Later, the celebrated poem “America the Beautiful” by Katherine Lee Bates was written following her experience on this lofty peak looking over the imposing Rocky Mountains.
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Pikes Peak featuring mountains

What to do in Rocky Mountains

Popular places to visit

Cathedral Group Turnout which includes mountains and landscape views as well as a couple

Grand Teton National Park

Travel next to this long mountain range to see wildlife, observe beautiful scenery and take photos. Explore its peaks, lakes and waterfalls in any season.

Grand Teton National Park
Banff National Park showing landscape views, mountains and railway items

Banff National Park

Explore the spectacular mountains, dense forests, glittering glaciers, serene lakes and charming mountain lodges of Canada’s oldest national park.

Banff National Park
Yellowstone National Park showing rapids, mist or fog and landscape views

Yellowstone National Park

Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure at the oldest and largest national park in the United States. You’ll come across one magnificent view after another.

Yellowstone National Park
Red Rocks Amphitheatre featuring snow and theatre scenes

Red Rocks Amphitheater

This “cathedral” to rock music has attracted some of the biggest names with its incredible natural setting.

Red Rocks Amphitheater
Estes Park which includes tranquil scenes, hiking or walking and a river or creek

Rocky Mountain National Park

Experience a sense of natural exhilaration as you breathe the fresh mountain air in this pristine wilderness park high in the sky.

Rocky Mountain National Park
Breckenridge Ski Resort showing snow skiing, forests and snow

Breckenridge Ski Resort

A ski resort that impresses visitors with five breathtaking peaks, a huge variety of slopes and fantastic modern facilities. Nearby is a charming Victorian-era town.

Breckenridge Ski Resort
West Yellowstone, Wyoming, USA - Reflections of hills, trees, snow peaked mountains on a bring sunny day in Yellowstone National Park near West Yellowstone, Wyoming, USA.

Yellowstone Park West Entrance

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Yellowstone Park West Entrance, a popular green space in West Yellowstone. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Yellowstone Park West Entrance
Winter Park Ski Resort featuring landscape views, mountains and forest scenes

Winter Park Ski Resort

With seven ski territories, summer sports, spas, diverse restaurants and live music, this is one of Colorado’s most complete mountain resorts.

Winter Park Ski Resort
Pikes Peak featuring mountains

Pikes Peak

Enjoy the spectacular views from the second most visited mountain in the world, just a few hours’ drive from Denver.

Pikes Peak

Areas of Rocky Mountains

Beaver Creek showing landscape views, forests and snow

Beaver Creek

5/5(1 area review)

Ride escalators between the plazas of this exclusive gated resort village and enjoy warm cookies after an afternoon on the slopes.

Beaver Creek
View on mountain ski slopes valley from village loop hiking trail in Beaver Creek resort of Vail near Avon, Colorado in summer with aspen trees forest and homes houses condo buildings by street road

Vail Village

If you're spending some time in Vail Village, Gondola One Ski Lift and Vail Ski Resort are top sights worth seeing.

Vail Village
Main Street, Downtown Frisco, Colorado. A quaint and popular ski resort town in summertime.

Historic District

5/5(4 area reviews)

The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Historic District. A stop by Breckenridge Ski Resort or Breckenridge Arts District might round out your trip.

Historic District
Street view of Banff Avenue in autumn evening. Snow capped Cascade Mountain with pink rosy sky in the background. Alberta, Canada.

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
Telluride Colorado USA Canyon View of Surrounding Forest Mountains

Downtown Aspen

5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and The John Denver Sanctuary.

Downtown Aspen
Homestead on Mornon Row in Grand Teton National Park.

West of Jackson

While visiting West of Jackson, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Teton National Park and National Elk Refuge.

West of Jackson