3 Best Sights in Steamboat Springs and Northwest Colorado, Colorado

This company operates scheduled tours in passenger vans seating up to 11 on Saturday that visit at least four wineries and last approximately four hours. Wine lovers get to sample a variety of Colorado wines in the tasting rooms, with the added benefit of having someone else do the driving. Cost is $225 for groups up to six people and $35 per person up to 10.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Cross Orchards Historic Site re-creates a historic agricultural community of the early 20th century on its 24½-acre site. A workers' bunkhouse, blacksmith shop, country store, and an extensive collection of vintage farming and road-building equipment are among the exhibits. Tours lasting 1½–2 hours, or tours that are tailored to visitors' interests, are available upon request. Call to check hours; it's not always staffed.

This 10-mile self-guided car tour of the tilted rocks begins at the Dinosaur Quarry. The drive, which takes one to two hours, reaches prehistoric petroglyph sites, a nature trail, and the historic Josie Morris cabin. Stop at Split Mountain Campground and watch the white-water rafters launch. The last 2 miles of the tour are on gravel, but this portion is well maintained.