US Route 6, once the longest road in the USA, still runs from Massachusetts to California. US Route 6 in Colorado, however, is particularly varied, as it begins in the scrubby flatlands of the East, ascends into the majestic Rocky Mountains in the center, and ends out west in an arid, surprisingly bountiful, fruit and wine-region.
To many, a week-long road trip, especially in this spectacular western mountain state, is romantic in itself. But the Getaway Mavens choose what we feel are the best stops for spirited, well-read couples.
So, if you find minuscule towns alluring; if you are bewitched by nature’s carvings; if you find weird US History and engineering marvels tantalizing; if you’re seduced by wineries and remote high-end restaurants – we’ve got you covered.
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20 Best Stops For Romantics on US Route 6 CO
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Explore Golden CO
There’s so much to do here, we covered Golden CO separately in this Post.
Drive Through the Breathtaking Clear Creek Canyon
The 19-mile portion of US Route 6 between Golden, CO and Idaho Springs – Clear Creek Canyon Park – is one of the most stunning stretches of this transcontinental highway. This area of the country is all about the scenery: the main attractions being rock, river and sky in ever unfolding manifestations.
You may find yourself catching your breath at the wall of evergreens coming at you at 50MPH or at the white-water creek barreling alongside the car. It is truly overwhelming, geologically speaking.
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