Denver Day Trip to Grand Lake for Families | Healthy

Empire was founded as a gold and silver mining town in the late 19th century. The Peck House, built in 1862, located along the main highway is the oldest existing hotel in Colorado. The hills around Empire are home to a large herd of ... On your way home you can head back the way you came or head over Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park. You will drive through the park and then through Boulder. It adds an hour to the drive but the views are unmatched. ...