Top 5 things to do in Colorado over spring break

Boulder, Glenwood Springs offer activites that fit a tight budget and require little planning

Bummed you aren’t going on a cruise in the Caribbean or going on a road trip across America during your spring break? Never fear. There’s plenty to do right here in good ol’ Colorado.

Take a day trip to Denver.

• Ride roller coasters, spin in teacups and enjoy cotton candy at Elitch Gardens.
• Go line dancing and ride the bull at the Grizzly Rose.
• Walk through the Denver Botanic Gardens and check out the new “Big Bugs” exhibit.
• Visit the lions, tigers and bears at the Denver Zoo.
• Educate yourself at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
• Get into creative mode and check out the Denver Art Museum.

Spend some time in Glenwood Springs.

• Go swimming at the Glenwood Hot Springs.
• Take a tour of Glenwood Caverns and then play in the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.
• Hike the Hanging Lake Trail.

Catch some of the last snow of the season on the slopes.

• Yes, there’s still some snow left, so take advantage because summer is approaching fast.

Visit one of Colorado’snatural wonders.

• Go on a cliff walk and cross the Royal Gorge Bridge in Canyon City.
• See the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
• Visit the Great Sand Dunes near Alamosa.

Try something new in Boulder.

• Go for a hike and try a new trail.
• Visit Boulder Falls.
• Take a tour of the Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory.
• Ride the Banjo Billy Bus and learn about Boulder.