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The upcoming holidays are the perfect excuse to escape to Colorado. Perfectly groomed ski slopes, free lift tickets and fun-filled train rides to the North Pole are just a couple of reasons to plan a winter vacation in Colorado. Many holiday-inspired packages and events are available—with some of the best highlighted below. For a complete list of travel packages, vacation values, more, visit www.colorado.com.
· Light Extravaganza on the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk: Each year Pueblo's Riverwalk brings the joy and wonder of the holiday season to life by hosting the Annual Holiday Lighting Extravaganza, Friday, November 27. Come see the Riverwalk illuminated with holiday lights and displays, sip a cup of hot chocolate, listen to live carol singers or ride the boats down the river. The grand finale of the evening is a stunning fireworks show over Lake Elizabeth. A must attend holiday event for the whole family. Visit www.puebloharp.com for details.
· Shop ‘til You Drop in Cherry Creek –Looking for fun off the slopes? Unwind at the JW Marriott Denver and spend the holidays in Cherry Creek. This package is available from November 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010 and includes a stay in a luxurious guest room, a $50 gift certificate to the Spa at Cherry Creek, a $50 gift card to the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, two happy hour drinks or appetizers at Second Home Kitchen + Bar and complimentary valet parking. Rates start at $269 per night; Available Thursday – Sunday nights. For additional information or to make a reservation visit www.jwmarriottdenver.com or call 866-706-7814.
· Start the Season with a Carousel Christmas – In Burlington, the 23rd annual Christmas at The Carousel will be held Sunday, December 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Carousel Park at the Kit Carson County Fairgrounds. Rides on the historic carousel will be free and tours of the Carousel Museum are also available at no charge. The museum building will be decked out for Christmas and will be toasty warm with hot cider and homemade cookies. Take a ride on the carousel and enjoy the sounds of the fully restored magnificent Wurlitzer Monster Military Band Organ that will be churning out holiday carols for the carousel’s riders. Visit www.kitcarsoncountycarousel.com for details.
· Winter WildLand Zoo Lights –The holidays are more festive than ever this season at Colorado Springs’ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Winter WildLand. With thousands of lights, holiday characters, story telling and the opportunity to make gifts for the animals, it is the perfect family outing. Visitors will also accompany Santa Claus as he delivers the hand-made presents to the Zoo residents. The Zoo will be bustling with activities from December 4 – 31, for more information or to purchase tickets visit www.cmzoo.org.
- Fourth Night Free in Aspen – Book now with the Hotel Jerome, A RockResort, for this upcoming winter season and receive your fourth night free! The offer is available November 26, 2009 through April 4, 2010 and must be booked by November 25, 2009. Prices start at $187. www.rockresorts.com
Information courtesy of Caitlin Sullivan, MMG Mardiks, csullivan@mmgmardiks.com
More articles on winter values in Colorado at www.examiner.com/x-10339-adventure-travel-examiner
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