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The Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States, opened in 1992 in Bloomington, a suburb located south of Minneapolis. Its street address is 60 East Broadway. It is accessible by light rail, Uber or taxi, and … Continue reading
The capital of Wyoming, Cheyenne celebrated its 150th birthday in 2017. As part of the celebrations, several historians gave talks on specific aspects of Cheyenne and Wyoming history. These talks were filmed and can be seen on the Visit Wyoming … Continue reading
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Welcome to the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray, Colorado, founded in 1886. Nowadays, many travelers enter Ouray from the south after having experienced the description-defying road known as “The Million Dollar Highway.” As you round the final bend before descending into … Continue reading
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When traveling by car, we often think of the destination more than the actual drive itself. It is easy to overlook the long journey when the destination is almost too exciting to bear. However, when you find yourself amongst some of … Continue reading
Welcome to the Grand Imperial Hotel in Silverton, Colorado, founded in 1883. Excitement spread throughout the area! Silver had been found amidst the 12,000-foot-high peaks of the surrounding San Juan Mountains. Because of the remoteness and relative inaccessibility of the … Continue reading
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Boulder is often lumped in with Denver when people think of Colorado travel. However, this city has much more of its own distinct feel. Between its abundant school spirit, a culture dedicated to health and wellness, and more outdoor activities … Continue reading
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Welcome to the Strater Hotel in Durango, Colorado, founded in 1888. The streets were dirty and rutted. Horses and wagons kicked up billowing clouds of dust. Indians congregated in small groups, selling ponies, blankets and trinkets to folks who passed. … Continue reading
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Divided directly in half by the Rocky Mountains, Colorado is home to arguably the most beautiful mountain sights and scenery in the United States. Because of numerous efforts to protect and respect the natural environment over many decades, there is … Continue reading
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PLEASE NOTE: The Creede Hotel in Creede Colorado, founded in 1892, is currently closed and for sale (March 2018). Should it re-open we will update this article. We include it here as a reminder — if you want to see … Continue reading
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If a road trip sounds appealing for your next vacation, consider a journey to visit five historic hotels in the southwest part of Colorado . . . . . It is early in 1859. The cries announcing the discovery of … Continue reading
