Best of Colorado: RECREATION.

BEST PLACE TO MOUNTAIN BIKE

Winter Park Resort

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With more than 600 miles of trails and two downhill bike parks, Winter Park makes a strong case for the title Mountain Bike Capital USA. The resort offers everything from family-friendly rides to hardcore single track and everything between. Winter Park also hosts numerous bike races and events all summer, including the Mountain Bike Capital Weekend and the Mavic Haute Route Rockies. There are also plenty of local outfitters who suit visitors up for their mountain-biking adventures.

Runners-up

Keystone Resort

C Lazy U Ranch

Fruita Tourism

Steamboat Ski Resort

BEST PLACE TO PLAY HOOKY

Topgolf

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People who feel guilty about playing hooky for an entire day could spend just a couple of hours at Topgolf to blow off steam. Topgolf blends technology and entertainment, golfers and non-golfers to create an experience that makes socializing a sport. Topgolf venues feature high-tech, climate-controlled hitting bays and a chef-inspired menu. The average group of four people usually spends about two hours at a Topgolf venue.

Runners-up

Coors Field

Keystone Resort

Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park

BEST PLACE TO SKI

Winter Park Ski Resort

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With 3,081 acres of terrain divided into seven territories, Winter Park Resort has something for everyone. There's everything from groomers to black diamonds in the Winter Park Territory and world-class glade skiing in the Eagle Wind Territory. Panoramic Bow skiing can be found in the Parsenn Bow Territory and jumps in the Terrain Park Territory. Find a powder stash in the Vasquez Ridge Territory or try the steeps and deeps of the Cirque Territory. Then, of course, there are the world-famous bumps at Mary Jane Territory.

Runners-up

Copper Mountain Ski Resort

Vail Mountain

Keystone Resort

BEST ATTRACTION FOR IMPRESSING VISITORS

Red Rocks Park

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Red Rocks Park, in Morrison is timeless. "The venue looks and feels much like it has for its entire 77-year venue history," says Brian Kitts, Red Rocks spokesman. "So, whether someone is visiting as a paid concert-goer, as a fitness enthusiast, or visiting for the museum experiences, Red Rocks offers a uniquely Colorado experience." New this year are updated food and beverage selections with a focus on local products including New Belgium and Coors beers and Stranahan's whiskey. Also, there will be new morning workout options, giving the...