| ALPINE LOOP, Colorado. If you want to 'get | | | | that combines your historical interest |
| away from it all,' then going on a road trip | | | | without boring your kids to death (let's face |
| to the Alpine Loop Back Country Byway will | | | | it, very few children will find staring at |
| easily prove to match your idea of haven. | | | | old buildings amusing), then you might |
| Situated in Colorado's southwest, this | | | | consider going on a road trip to Guanella |
| picturesque destination effortlessly | | | | Pass. This scenic pass, located in Colorado, |
| enthralls its visitors with a breathtaking | | | | stretches for 22 miles. The driving time |
| landscape of snow-capped mountains, serene | | | | takes roughly two hours, but with diverse |
| lakes and meadows dotted with wild flowers. | | | | things to catch your attention along the way. |
| With its laid back feel and unspoiled beauty, | | | | The trip map of Guanella Pass begins at |
| and featuring an elevation of more than | | | | Georgetown, an utterly quaint and charming |
| twelve thousand feet, The Loop is a place | | | | place that reflects a great deal of |
| that will surely make for a memorable family | | | | Colorado's genteel past. Plan a stopover |
| road trip or a sought-after outing with | | | | there and take in the well-preserved old |
| friends. Such a Colorado road trip will help | | | | buildings, many of which have been converted |
| you discover that The Loop is not lacking in | | | | to museums. While you're looking at precious |
| activities to keep you - and everyone in the | | | | artifacts, let your kids explore the town via |
| group - happily occupied. From hiking and | | | | carriage rides, which is one of the most |
| biking, to several great camping options, or | | | | popular attractions of Georgetown - with good |
| simply lounging away the hours sightseeing, a | | | | reason. When you think you've had enough |
| weekend trip here will open up the wonders of | | | | sightseeing, head on to Idaho Springs, which |
| the great outdoors. For starters, try | | | | is situated nearby. There are several hot |
| navigating your trip map to check out some of | | | | springs you can opt to soak in, and of course |
| the most popular attractions The Loop has to | | | | the tranquil view helps you relax even more. |
| offer. If you want to get breathtaking views | | | | When everyone has replenished their energy, |
| at an altitude of 12,800 feet, then the | | | | continue your road trip through the old gold |
| Engineer Pass should definitely be included | | | | mines, or a countryside dining experience the |
| in your family trip planning. It is bordered | | | | whole family can enjoy. If at last you're |
| by Mt. Sneffels in the east, Uncompahgre Peak | | | | ready to call it a day, there are bed & |
| in the northeast, and the vanished Lake City | | | | breakfasts you can stay in along the South |
| in the east. Now, if you want to bask in a | | | | Platte River. And don't forget to cap off |
| little solitude and detour from your | | | | your road trip checking out the famous Coney |
| companions, a trip alone to the Whitmore | | | | Island Hot Dog Stand in Bailey! |
| Falls will revive your senses. The falls can | | | | |
| easily be reached after a short trail. | | | | If you are interested to learn more about |
| Another great Colorado road trip is the | | | | road trip planning, please visit our road |
| GUANELLA PASS. If you want a family road trip | | | | trip blog. |