Top Attractions in Colorado USA

Main Attractions in Colorado, USA includes Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Rocky Mountain National Park, Seven Falls, Balanced Rock and Garden of Gods.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

It is the only mountain zoo in America located in Colorado Springs, USA. The zoo has a collection of more than 700 animals with 100 different species and including more than 30 endangered species. Unique animals in the zoo includes Mexican gray wolf, African elephants, Okapi, moose, naked mole rats, Amur tiger, grizzly bear, African lions, Hoffman’s two-toed sloth and Nile hippopotamuses. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo also develops a giraffe breeding program with 199 births since 1954. It is a non profitable organisation and Zoo’s income is generated from earned revenues, gate admissions, gifts, membership dues, donations, corporate sponsors and grants.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park located in Colorado USA and features mountain views, mountain lakes, wide variety of wildlife, varied climates and environments.

Seven Falls

Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls in South Cheyenne Canyon, Colorado. It is Colorado’s only waterfall that is included in the National Geographic list of international waterfalls. Visitors can view the scenic wonder of Seven Falls from the top of the 224 step staircase. Evenings in Seven Falls are more attractive with beautifully illuminated multi colored lights.

Balanced Rock

Balanced Rock is a rock formation in the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. It is a naturally occurring geological formation featuring a large rock resting on other rocks or bedrock. It is accessible by paved road and is a spot for tourist photography.

Garden of Gods

Garden of the Gods is a public park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. It was designated a National Natural Landmark and is rich with ecological resource. The place is popular for hiking, technical rock climbing, road and mountain biking and horseback riding. It attracts more than two million visitors a year and becomes the city’s most visited park. The Garden of the Gods red rock formations were created during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line millions of years ago.