The Most Popular Fall and Winter Activities in Colorado

Can you believe it? We’re over halfway through December. Christmas is right around the corner, and the coldest months of Winter will be here before we know it.

And you know that means: you can finally partake in all the cozy winter activities and fun outings you’ve been looking forward to all year.

Not sure what seasonal activities Denver (and more generally, Colorado) has to offer? Well, thanks so a new study on the top fall and winter activities across the country, we have a fresh bunch of activity ideas to fuel your fun this winter. That’s right-- you can kiss cabin fever goodbye!

The study compared Google search interest of the most common winter activities in every state and found some pretty interesting insights about Colorado in particular. Evidently, taking a scenic drive is the most popular activity among Coloridians in the fall-- which makes sense. Colorado has countless scenic byways like Grand Mesa, The Top of the Rockies, Flattops trail, and more that make it one of the best states for scenic drives.

But be sure to bundle up before you buckle up this fall and winter, Colorado. If you decide to hop out of the car for a photo opt, you’ll want to be prepared for the frigid temperatures.

As for the most popular winter activity in Colorado, skiing takes the cake. Which, again, makes sense-- especially when you consider the number of world-renowned ski resorts nestled in Colorado. Between the slopes in Breckenridge to Vail and Aspen, Coloridians have no shortage of skiing options. And apparently, they take advantage of living in what is arguably the best state for skiing in the country.

Interestingly, Colorado’s top activities --scenic drives and snow skiing-- are fairly unique. Though this might seem like mainstream winter activities they’re not nearly as prevalent in other states. Colorado is the only state in which taking a scenic drive is the most searched activity. Additionally, Colorado is one of only two states where skiing is the most searched winter activity. Oddly enough, Vermont is the only other state in the country where skiing is the most searched winter activity.

In some of Colorado’s border states, like Utah and Wyoming, locals prefer winter activities like drinking eggnog, ice skating, and building snowmen to snow skiing.

In terms of national trends, ice skating and taking Christmas light drives are the two most popular activities in the country. So it’s safe to say that Colorado’s more unique top activity sets the state apart.

Now that you have the scoop on what to do in Colorado this fall and winter, it’s time to take advantage of your state’s amazing slopes and scenic drives this season… if you haven’t already.