20 MINUTES IN COLO

COMPASSIONATE DHARMA CLOUD MONASTERY- I-285 S at Settlers Dr

A quick drive west on I-285 S from the Denver suburbs will take you right to the Compassionate Dharma Cloud…

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FRONT STREET: Fairplay

Visiting the whole town of Fairplay is far from a '20 minute' stop along I-285, but having a picnic along…

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COMO ROUNDHOUSE: I-285 S at Boreas Pass Rd

Just minutes off of I-285 S at Boreas Pass Rd, you will find the not-really-there-anymore Como Roundhouse. Once a repair shop for…

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COLLEGIATE PEAKS OVERLOOK: Exit: CO 302

COLLEGIATE PEAKS SCENIC OVERLOOK Just before Johnson Village on I-285 S, you'll find the Collegiate Peaks Scenic Overlook.  Its a…

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ST ELMO: Near Nathrop

The St Elmo Ghost Town is not actually a '20 min' stop, but it was so much fun to poke…

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CHRISTMAS 1806 PICNIC GROUND: Poncha Springs

Just before you arrive in Poncha Springs along I-285 S, you will find the Christmas 1806 Picnic Ground.  It's a…

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ROBERTSON’S FLOUR MILL: Saguache

I-285 travels right through the town of Saguache.  While your there, take a quick '20 min detour' to see Robertson's…

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HIGH VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH: Center

Just under 1 1/2 miles off of I-285 you will find the High Valley Mennonite Church. I must admit that…

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UFO WATCHTOWER: Hwy 17 at Hooper

Welcome to “The Bermuda Triangle of the West.” The San Luis Valley boasts more UFO sightings than anywhere else in…

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COLORADO GATORS REPTILE PARK: Exit 112

Maybe not a '20 min' stop off of I-285, but the Colorado Gator and Reptile Park is more than worth…

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