Bed & Breakfasts in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado

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Running north to south through Colorado, the Rocky Mountains provide opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. The mountains offer hiking for the experienced and novice alike, backcountry biking trails, fishing and water sports, including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and river rafting. Visitors can also tour multiple underground caves or climb the steep peaks that reach more than 14,000 feet above sea level. Afterward, rest your weary muscles at one of numerous bed and breakfasts.

America's Rocky Mountain Lodge & Cabins

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains just six miles west of Colorado Springs and at the entrance to Pikes Peak is America's Rocky Mountain Lodge & Cabins, which offers six rustic, elegantly furnished rooms with knotty pine interior. All six bedrooms have a queen bed, private in-room bathroom, free WiFi and cable TV and DVD player. A three-course breakfast is served daily in the dining room. The area around the lodge offers multiple activities, including a tour of Cave of the Winds, a journey through the Garden of the Gods and a hike that takes you above the Seven Falls, a 181-foot waterfall.

America's Rocky Mountain Lodge & Cabins
4680 Hagerman Ave.
Cascade, CO 80809
888-298-0348
rockymountainlodge.com

Taharaa Mountain Lodge

This luxury bed and breakfast lodge is located on more than five acres near Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park. The secluded retreat offers guests the choice of accommodations in nine lodge rooms or nine suites, each with its own fireplace and a deck with stunning panoramic views. Each room is decorated with a motif that reflects the natural beauty and history of Colorado's Rocky Mountain region. A gourmet breakfast and evening refreshments are served daily.

Taharaa Mountain Lodge
3110 S. Saint Vrain Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
970-577-0098
taharaa.com

Mountain Shadows

Featuring luxury cabins in a romantic setting, Mountain Shadows is located approximately one mile from downtown Estes Park and less than two miles from Rocky Mountain National Park. Mountain Shadows promises to pamper you in its private cabins, each offering a king-sized bed, private in-room hot tub, towel warmer, fireplace, double shower, kitchenette, flat panel TV, DVD player and free WiFi. Complimentary breakfast is provided daily at your door. Rocky Mountain National Park has hiking trails and diverse wildlife to discover. Estes Park offers activities year-round.

Mountain Shadows
871 Riverside Drive
Estes Park, CO
888-577-0397
mountainshadowsbb.com

Rarus Bed and Breakfast

Escape into the mountains for a peaceful, secluded stay at Rarus Bed and Breakfast, located five miles from the historic ghost town of St. Elmo and 10,800 feet high in the Rockies. This two-cabin bed and breakfast is "off the grid," meaning it is powered by solar energy. In the winter, the radiant floors are heated using standing dead wood instead of live trees for firewood. Each cabin includes a well-stocked kitchen, fireplace, dining room and more. The isolated area affords unrivaled views of the wildlife, and a hike in the nearby Alpine Tunnel will take you through a more remote part of the San Isabel National Forest.

Rarus Bed and Breakfast
15988 CR 295
Nathrop, CO 81236
719-252-3209
bbonline.com/co/rarus/

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Article Written By Ashley Puderbaugh

Ashley Puderbaugh began her writing and editing career in 2005 after graduating from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in journalism. Her work has been published in both consumer and trade magazines, including “Chicago Magazine,” “Lawn & Garden Retailer” and “Women’s Edition.”

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