Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Colorado (Updated 2026)

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Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip

The Colorado River is our favorite family-friendly rafting trip. This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands and …More

The Colorado River is our favorite family-friendly rafting trip. This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands and...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Whitewater Raft Clear Creek - Intermediate Cannonball Run

Clear Creek is one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in Colorado, and for great reasons. The canyon offers all levels of whitewater challenge, and …More

Clear Creek is one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in Colorado, and for great reasons. The canyon offers all levels of whitewater challenge, and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Mesa Verde Express Tour With Tickets To Cliff Palace

Meet at our office in Durango, located at **360 South Camino del Rio, Suite 200**, approximately 20 minutes before departure. From there, you'll travel to …More

Meet at our office in Durango, located at **360 South Camino del Rio, Suite 200**, approximately 20 minutes before departure. From there, you'll travel to...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$199
Guided Llama Hike in the Rocky Mountains

Enjoy a unique and fun way to discover the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, close to Denver! Fully Guided We will teach you everything you …More

Enjoy a unique and fun way to discover the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, close to Denver! Fully Guided We will teach you everything you...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Steamboat Springs

Picture this: You step into Steamboat's riverside trail,, as I—Tara, your live game-show host—handcraft an epic, one-of-a-kind adventure just for you. No boring checklists here—this …More

Picture this: You step into Steamboat's riverside trail,, as I—Tara, your live game-show host—handcraft an epic, one-of-a-kind adventure just for you. No boring checklists here—this...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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Clear Creek Classic 2h 30m Rafting Trip - Idaho Springs, CO

The Clear Creek Classic trip offers fun for the whole family with splashy Class II–III rapids. Total activity time is 2 hours and 30 minutes …More

The Clear Creek Classic trip offers fun for the whole family with splashy Class II–III rapids. Total activity time is 2 hours and 30 minutes...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Durango 3/4 Day Rafting Trip with Lunch - Lower Animas River

Choose Mild to Wild for your Lower Animas River Full Day rafting trip and experience our unique commitment to excellence. Our highly trained professional guides …More

Choose Mild to Wild for your Lower Animas River Full Day rafting trip and experience our unique commitment to excellence. Our highly trained professional guides...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$162
Clear Creek Adv/Int 2h 30m Rafting Trip - Idaho Springs, CO

Embark on an exhilarating 2.5-hour whitewater adventure on Clear Creek, just 30 minutes from Denver. This intermediate rafting trip is perfect for adventurous first timers …More

Embark on an exhilarating 2.5-hour whitewater adventure on Clear Creek, just 30 minutes from Denver. This intermediate rafting trip is perfect for adventurous first timers...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$100
Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours

What makes the Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tour truly unique is its blend of captivating storytelling, meticulous research, and exclusive access to Denver's historic …More

What makes the Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tour truly unique is its blend of captivating storytelling, meticulous research, and exclusive access to Denver's historic...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$25
Upper Colorado Full Day Scenic Float from Kremmling

Relax on our scenic 11 to 14 mile full-day float trip on the magnificent Upper Colorado River. All ages will enjoy the opportunity to float, …More

Relax on our scenic 11 to 14 mile full-day float trip on the magnificent Upper Colorado River. All ages will enjoy the opportunity to float,...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$164
Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full Day Whitewater Rafting (FREE Wetsuits)

Bighorn Sheep Canyon offers the perfect blend of adventure and scenery on a family-friendly section of the Arkansas River. This 6-hour tour includes a delicious …More

Bighorn Sheep Canyon offers the perfect blend of adventure and scenery on a family-friendly section of the Arkansas River. This 6-hour tour includes a delicious...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$263
Royal Gorge Full Day Whitewater Rafting (Free Wetsuit Use!)

The Royal Gorge offers the best adventure whitewater in the state of Colorado. Just one hour from Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge rafting experience includes …More

The Royal Gorge offers the best adventure whitewater in the state of Colorado. Just one hour from Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge rafting experience includes...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$280
Downtown Colorado Springs Brewery & Burgers Tour

Saddle up for a flavor-packed stroll through downtown Colorado Springs, where craft beer and bold Western bites take center stage. You’ll visit two local breweries …More

Saddle up for a flavor-packed stroll through downtown Colorado Springs, where craft beer and bold Western bites take center stage. You’ll visit two local breweries...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Private Tour: Capitol Hill History & Ghost Walking Tour

If you like history, and have an appreciation for ghost stories, this walking tour is the one for you. With this tour, you will get …More

If you like history, and have an appreciation for ghost stories, this walking tour is the one for you. With this tour, you will get...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$37
Astronomy Tour

A tour for all ages just outside of Boulder (accessible by Taxi, Lyft & Uber). Tours start at sunset and last for 2 hours. The …More

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Astronomy Tour

A tour for all ages just outside of Boulder (accessible by Taxi, Lyft & Uber). Tours start at sunset and last for 2 hours. The...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
Full Day Intermediate Rafting Trip in Browns Canyon

Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River is our most popular trip! This in an intermediate trip but also not too scary for first-timers. The unique …More

Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River is our most popular trip! This in an intermediate trip but also not too scary for first-timers. The unique...

6 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$209
Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this full-day river experience. Spend six hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families …More

Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this full-day river experience. Spend six hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$184
Garden of the Gods Segway Tour through Juniper Loop

A great way to experience one of nature's greatest treasures: Garden of the Gods!! This tour includes sights such as Kissing Camels, Praying Hands, and …More

A great way to experience one of nature's greatest treasures: Garden of the Gods!! This tour includes sights such as Kissing Camels, Praying Hands, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$160
Rocky Mountain National Park - Private Hiking Tour

Aspire Tours specializes in dynamic and hand-crafted sightseeing adventures for small groups in the Colorado Rockies. Our local five star guides design immersive experiences to …More

Aspire Tours specializes in dynamic and hand-crafted sightseeing adventures for small groups in the Colorado Rockies. Our local five star guides design immersive experiences to...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,475
Inflatable Kayak Half-Day Excursion from Kremmling

Looking to take charge on the river? On this Upper Colorado Inflatable Kayak ½ Day trip you can do just that! Whether you want to …More

Looking to take charge on the river? On this Upper Colorado Inflatable Kayak ½ Day trip you can do just that! Whether you want to...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$107
Lower Browns Canyon Mildwater Float Trip

A wonderful family friendly white water rafting trip in Colorado! Splash, swim, and take in the stunning views while a professional river guide rows you …More

A wonderful family friendly white water rafting trip in Colorado! Splash, swim, and take in the stunning views while a professional river guide rows you...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$95
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