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