Yes, it is a time where large gatherings are not encouraged. Bearing this in mind, staying conscious of the present times, here are all your favorite parts of the fall season that you can still enjoy in 2020.
Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival
Paying homage to the humble roots of Pueblo, this festival celebrates all things green chile. The gate admission is $5 and gives you access to vendors and two separate downtown farmer’s markets that you can pursue at your leisure.
Estes Park Autumn Gold Festival
Sounds of elk and golden colored aspen trees all around make this event one of a kind in late autumn. For those that enjoy the changing leaves of the season, Estes Park is where you need to check out.
Applefest
If you didn’t think a festival could be themed around one fruit and have more than enough unique options, you have never been to Applefest. Have a meal and listen to bluegrass music with friends as you sip a cider and munch on an apple-flavored doughnut.
Colon Orchards
With 2 mazes, hayrides, and pumpkin picking, everything you need when looking for the epitome of an autumn outing is here. From the smells of hay and corn in the air to finding yourself the perfect pumpkin out of the pumpkin patch, Colon Orchards has it all.
Scenic Drives, enjoying little ghost towns as you drive through the Colorado countryside…
Fail Foliage Prediction Map-Utilize this to find out when the leaves are changing color and where.
See the changing leaves in and around the continental divide. Get in the mountains, go through the passes, and witness the splendor of the changing leaves take over the mountainside.
- Kenosha Pass Near Jefferson, and known for beautiful wildflowers, you will get gorgeous colors that make a sunset here, unforgettable.
- Kebler Pass Where the largest Aspen trees grow makes for a beautiful, scenic location to take glorious pictures and catch some glimpses of wildlife along the way.
- Guanella Pass This route offers spectacular views of Mount Evans and Mount Bierstadt while leading you into Georgetown. A small, quaint mountain town with an abundant mining history that will allow you to be transported.
- Boreas Pass Winding into the old whistle-stop town of Como on this 20-mile hour-long drive viewing the Blue River Valley and the Tenmile Range.
- Independence Pass Leads across the continental divide and has steep and narrow ribbon twists. This drive is not for the faint of heart.
With so many beautiful places in the autumn months, Colorado boasts yellow aspen trees and unique wildlife that will make this fall a gorgeous time in the mountains.