Exploring the Colorado Rockies: Five Scenic Train Rides, One Memorable Vacation

Some vacations deserved a window seat. This was one of them.

Our Colorado Rockies adventure combined five scenic railroad excursions with a 10-day motorcoach journey. Mountain scenery, memorable destinations, and good company made for a trip worth looking back on. And with someone else handling the driving, we had more time to enjoy the view.

Denver and the Georgetown Loop Started the Adventure

After an overnight stop in Lincoln, Nebraska, we continued to Denver for a two-night stay. A visit to Red Rock Park introduced us to Colorado’s scenery before we boarded the Georgetown Loop Railroad for our first train ride.

The everyday to-do lists could wait. We had windows full of Colorado to keep us occupied.

Silverton, Durango, and the Journey Beyond

A scenic drive took us to Montrose before we continued to Silverton. There, we boarded the Durango & Silverton Railroad for the journey to Durango, followed by an overnight stay at Sky Ute Casino Resort.

Our railroad adventure continued in Chama, New Mexico, aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. We traveled to Antonito, Colorado, before rejoining our motorcoach and heading to Alamosa for the night.

These days reminded us that the journey could be every bit as memorable as the destination.

Royal Gorge and Pikes Peak Delivered the Views

Next came a ride on the Royal Gorge Railroad, where lunch aboard the train gave us another reason to linger over the scenery.

We then continued to Colorado Springs for a two-night stay. An afternoon ride aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway took us to the summit, providing a memorable highlight as our Colorado adventure drew toward its close.

Our cameras certainly earned their keep.

The Details Were Handled. The Memories Came Naturally.

With motorcoach transportation, lodging, included meals, luggage handling, and a tour escort, we spent less time managing travel details and more time enjoying the experience.

After another overnight stay in Lincoln, we headed home with plenty of scenery to remember and stories to share.