Roadside Attractions in Colorado

Worth the detour in Colorado

Bishop Castle

Rye, CO

This monumental hand-built castle is the solo creation of Jim Bishop, who spent over fifty years stacking stone and iron. It features soaring towers, precarious bridges, and even a metal dragon that breathes actual fire. It stands as a mind-boggling testament to one man's persistence.

St. Elmo Ghost Town

Buena Vista, CO

Step back into the 1880s at one of Colorado's best-preserved ghost towns. Boasting over 40 intact wooden buildings, including a saloon and general store, it offers an incredibly eerie yet peaceful glance into the state's mining past. You can even buy sunflower seeds to feed the incredibly friendly resident chipmunks!

Cano's Castle

Antonito, CO

Built by Vietnam veteran Dominic "Cano" Espinoza, this towering folk-art castle is constructed from thousands of beer cans, hubcaps, and metal scraps. Created as a tribute to God for surviving the war, its gleaming aluminum spires create a mesmerizing, reflective spectacle in the Colorado sun.

Doc Holliday's Grave

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Perched on a steep hill in historic Linwood Cemetery, this memorial marks the final resting place of the legendary Wild West dentist-turned-gunfighter. Visitors must hike a moderately steep half-mile trail to reach the grave, which is surrounded by a gated enclosure often adorned with coins, playing cards, and whiskey bottles left by admirers.

The Airplane Restaurant

Colorado Springs, CO

Dine inside a fully intact 1953 Boeing KC-97 tanker, one of the largest piston-powered propeller-driven refueling aircraft ever built. This unique aviation-themed eatery lets you eat in the main cabin or even the cockpit. It offers a nostalgic journey through aviation history alongside classic American fare.

Kit Carson County Carousel

Burlington, Colorado

This fully restored 1905 Philadelphia Toboggan Company carousel is one of the few surviving wooden carousels in America still wearing its original paint. Visitors can ride the hand-carved animals while listening to a powerful, original Monster band organ. It is a National Historic Landmark that offers a rare step back in time.

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