What is one of the best city for a summer time weekend getaway in Colorado?

Colorado has some nice locations to reside, together with arguably a few of the greatest small cities within the western U.S.

But vacationers will not be at all times searching for the identical issues as folks searching for a brand new dwelling.

To that finish, Travel + Leisure not too long ago named what it referred to as the ten greatest small towns for a weekend getaway within the U.S. Three Colorado mountain cities made the grade: Crested Butte (No. 2), Telluride (No. 6) and Salida (No. 10).

None of these communities made it onto the USA TODAY 10BEST record of small cities to reside in, however no two lists are the identical when constructing extremely subjective rankings. Take a take a look at the alternatives made by Travel + Leisure and see what you assume.

What makes Crested Butte a terrific small city for a summer time getaway?

Like most communities with a ski resort-driving life in winter, Crested Butte’s mountain won’t sit idle during the summer. Its switchover in June will convey alternatives for mountain biking, enjoying in an journey park and extra.

Travel + Leisure highlighted how it’s nonetheless “untouched and unhurried in ways many mountain towns just can’t replicate.” It additionally notes the columbines, lupines and mule’s ear that bloom in the summertime and star within the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival every July.

What makes Telluride a terrific small city for a summer time getaway?

Telluride is an “ideal playground for outdoor adventure,” the place “summer temperatures stay comfortably cool” and there are countless alternatives to bike, hike, swim, paddleboard and take in all the recent air, Travel + Leisure mentioned. The Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Telluride Film Festival additionally showcase the city’s cultural scene.

At the resort, the main target shifts in summer to lively adventures akin to ziplining, nevertheless it additionally presents alternatives to take pleasure in spa therapies and effective eating. The city additionally presents scenic venues for taking part in tennis and {golfing}.

What makes Salida a terrific small city for a summer time getaway?

Travel + Leisure paints Salida as Telluride “with a more off-the-beaten-path feel.” It lacks the 1000’s of rooms in accommodations and rental properties that ski areas have, however Salida nonetheless has entry to a wealth of out of doors adventures and festivals.

Salida maintains the “easy-going, no-frills atmosphere” whereas nonetheless serving as a terrific base for getting out to the mountains or the Arkansas River.

The 10 greatest small cities within the U.S. for a summer time getaway in accordance with Travel + Leisure

Towns within the Rockies had a robust displaying on Travel + Leisure’s record, with 5 honorees. Colorado was the one state with a couple of.

1. Jackson, Wyoming
2. Crested Butte
3. The Kennebunks, Maine
4. Easton, Maryland
5. St. Francisville, Louisiana
6. Telluride
7. St. Simons Island, Georgia
8. Ketchum, Idaho
9. Spring Lake, New Jersey
10. Salida

Nate Trela covers trending information in Colorado And Utah for the USA TODAY Network.