Colorado’s terracotta desert, river canyons and snow-covered Rocky Mountains are all perfect Instagram settings. Throw in funky Downtown Denver and its cool bars and neon signs and you’ve got a super cool state.
As it’s such a beautiful state, we wanted to nail down the 7 best places to get an Instagram shot for that perfect travel photo. Get the camera out for these photogenic places…
Colorado Instagram Spots
1. Manitou Incline
One of the the most unique and challenging trails in the country, it attracts runners, military, Olympic athletes, and hiking enthusiasts from around the world. Tough, but rewarding.
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2. The Big Blue Bear
The most iconic art installation in downtown Denver, is the “I See What You Mean” piece, also known as the “Big Blue Bear”.
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3. 54thirty
54thirty is Denver’s highest open-air, seasonal rooftop bar at Le Méridien Denver Downtown.
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4. Paint Mines
The Paint Mines are named for their colourful clays that were collected by American Indians to make paint. Super unique, and super Instagrammable.
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5. Red Rocks Amphitheater
Seeing a concert in this awesome open-air amphitheatre is a must-do experience in Colorado.
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6. Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the country. With majestic peaks in every direction, it’s sure to be a great photo opportunity.
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7. “WISH YOU WERE HERE” sign at The Ramble Hotel
This stylish hotel is a great Instagram spot, especially The Garden, a rooftop patio with Denver-based Scott Young’s neon “Wish You Were Here” installation.
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Once you’ve finished your photographs you might want to try the best pizza in the state or even the best coffee shop.
