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Peak to Peak Scenic Highway

Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Ranked #4 of 29 attractions in Estes Park
5.0 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Description: Popular route from Estes Park to Central City.
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is a wonderful day drive, and in late September, it was pure magic. The colors of the leaves this time of year are simply beautiful. There are lots of places to pull over and take pictures, and you'll want to take a lot of them! You may want take the highway back to Denver, though, it is a lot... More

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Bradenton, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

It is so-o pretty. Moutains, valleys, rivers, lakes, it has them all. Plus snow when we were there, making it even more beautiful. Driving thru the clouds was fun. Again, go before the seasonal rush, you can enjoy it then.

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Gatlinburg
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Great scenic drive from estes back towards denver, nice towns along the way and many amazing views

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Denver, Colorado
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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We've travelled this road many times and its always a treat. Parts of the drive take you through rock canyons with a rushing stream on your right or left. other parts take you over passes with vistas of majestic, towering peaks in the distance, scenes of stunning beauty. You go through gorgeous dense forests (so far, undamaged by the pine... More

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Clackamas, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is a great drive, though some sections of the road could use some repaving. Get off the main highway once in awhile and see the forest and streams, and some of the cabins and homes off the beaten path. The only negative feelings we experienced were regarding the dangerously low water levels in the area lakes. Lily Lake is... More

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Cheyenne, Wyoming
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Lots of nice curves, scenery and for those of you who are interested frequent small towns with food and drink. Places to hike, picnic, fish or just enjoy the mountains.

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Loveland, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Colorado doesn't have the hardwood colors, but the Aspen with the sun behind them and a breeze can be a fun sight to see. The road takes you through some nice scenery and has some nice towns along the way, with the gambling of Blackhawk along the way.

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Denver, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Being I drove this daily to work I never got tired of the drive. It's calming and very beautiful. It has small towns along the way for stopping to eat or just to pull off and admire the view.

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Topeka, Kansas, United States
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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A beautiful drive. Need to be careful, as you are up high and driving many curves. Be sure to stop at Lily Lake for a stroll and maybe dine at the Bald Pate Inn nearby.

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Lund, Sweden
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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A great drive with interesting places to stop - Lilly Lake, Balpate Inn, Allenspark, St. Malo, and Charlie Eagle Plume's.

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