In the fall, Colorado is transformed into a natural arena of shimmering colors, with the state’s signature gold Aspen trees serving as the main act. There are amazing vantage points for leaf peepers and photographers.

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain Park is a wonderful experience. Gunnison is home to Kebler Pass, which boasts the largest aspen grove in North America. The San Juan Skyway is a breathtaking 236-mile loop through the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado.

The iconic Maroon Bells, two towering 14,000-foot mountains nestled in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, are the most photographed peaks in North America. You will need a reservation to check this one out.

The dirt road to Buffalo Pass is just west of Steamboat Springs and is lined with rows of glowing aspen groves. The pass winds 8 miles up toward the Continental Divide and Summit Lake, offering stunning views of the surrounding foliage.

The La Veta Pass on U.S. Route 160 in southern Colorado is one of the most scenic drives in the state during the fall season. Another great place to check out is Colorado Highway 62 over the Dallas Divide. Starting near Ridgway, visitors can get an amazing view of Mount Sneffels, one of Colorado’s 58 fourteeners, and the expansive Sneffels Wilderness Area.

Colorado's oldest drive is the Peak to Peak scenic and historic byway, having been established in 1918. The byway starts in Boulder and offers unmatched views of the Continental Divide and its dramatic fall colors.

The byway is 60 miles in length with numerous stop off points along the route. They include Rocky Mountain National Park, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, and the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, all of which offer their own unique vantage points for leaf peepers.