Julesburg, CO Hotels

Julesburg is in the upper northeast corner of Colorado, minutes from the Nebraska border. Once known for gamblers, thieves and the Pony Express, today Julesburg offers some of the best bird watching and tailwater fishing. A major shipping depot for the agricultural business, there are plenty of recreational opportunities available, from kayaking, canoeing and fishing along the South Platte River to swimming and ice skating at DePoorter Lake. The Pony Express State Wildlife Area offers terrific birdwatching along with hiking and backpacking.

Budget Host Platte Valley Inn

Just minutes from the Nebraska border, the Budget Host Platte Valley Inn features two queen bed accommodations. Each room has a touch-tone phone, fridge, microwave, tub and shower, television with Dish Network and coffee maker. Wireless Internet, an outdoor heated pool and restaurant are available on site as well. The Inn is just minutes from the South Platte Valley Trail, Historic Pony Express Stop and Lake McConaughy.

Budget Host Platte Valley Inn
15225 US Highway 385
Julesburg, CO 80737
(970) 474-3336

Holiday Inn Express Ogallala Hotel

Located less than 30 miles from the I-80 and I-76 interchange and Julesburg, lodging options at the Holiday Inn Express range from family suites to double queen rooms and king suites with spas. Every room includes a fridge, coffee/tea maker and television with cable channels. Complimentary wireless Internet is available, as well as breakfast in the morning. Pets are accepted at the Holiday Inn, and there are laundry facilities available for guests. A nature trail and pond are just behind the hotel for a walk or jog.

Holiday Inn Express
501 Stagecoach Drive
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-2266‎
holidaywest.com

Super 8 Ogallala

The Super 8 is just shy of 30 miles from Julesburg. The hotel features a range of accommodations including queen, king, and double beds and kitchenette suites. High-speed wireless Internet access, satellite TV and coffee makers are amenities in each room. An exercise room and hot tub are available for use by guests. Refuel in the morning with a complimentary SuperSTART Plus Continental Breakfast.

Super 8 Ogallala
500 Road East a South
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-2076
super8.com

Article Written By Courtney Johnson

Courtney Johnson is a freelance sports writer and photographer based in California. Her articles and photos appear regularly in newspapers and magazines such as "Triathlete" and "Cross Country Skier." Johnson graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in media production and minor in writing. She is studying for her copy editing certificate at the University of San Diego.

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