From admiring stunning scenery and strolling through quaint downtown areas to participating in thrilling outdoor activities like skiing, Colorado’s mountain towns provide idyllic getaways perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Here are some of Colorado’s most romantic mountain towns for couples to enjoy Valentine’s Day:

1. Vail

With its stunning mountain views, luxurious accommodations, and variety of shops and restaurants, Vail is hard to beat when it comes to romantic mountain towns. With its charming architecture, including cobblestone streets and covered bridges, the village looks like it could have been plucked straight out of a storybook. In addition to plenty of adventurous activities, like skiing and ice skating, Vail has plenty of hotels, spas, and shops to explore. Couples can also take a scenic gondola ride up the mountain.

2. Estes Park

As the eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, it’s no surprise that Estes Park is known for its beautiful mountain scenery – which serves as a perfect backdrop for a romantic Valentine’s Day vacation. Couples can stay at one of the town’s charming hotels, such as the StoneBrook Resort, Aspen Winds on Fall River, or the Taharaa Mountain Lodge. Couples might see a movie at the historic Park Theatre, which is the oldest operating cinema in the western United States, take a drive along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, or explore Rocky Mountain National Park on snowshoes or cross-country skis.

3. Aspen

As another of Colorado’s most famous mountain destinations, Aspen has plenty of highly-rated, romantic places to stay, including The Little Nell, Hotel Jerome, and the Limelight Hotel. Romantic activities include snowshoeing the Maroon Bells Scenic Loop Trail, driving over Independence Pass, or riding the Silver Queen Gondola to the top of the mountain.

4. Breckenridge

With its authentic, small-town charm and historic downtown, Breckenridge offers a perfect setting for a romantic Valentine’s Day trip. The Lodge at Breckenridge or Gravity Haus both offer romantic stays. There are also plenty of opportunities for outdoorsy, adventurous dates in Breckenridge, including skiing and ice skating. For a more relaxing activity, couples can enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride, a scenic chairlift, or a gondola ride. Breckenridge’s historic Main Street has plenty of shops and restaurants to keep visitors occupied for an entire afternoon.

5. Telluride

Filled with colorful Victorian-era homes, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, historic buildings, and more, Telluride is an ideal destination for an idyllic getaway with your significant other. For a romantic outing, couples can ride the Telluride Gondola and enjoy the mountain views, have a date night at the Sheridan Opera House, or go out to dinner at one of Telluride’s many restaurants.

6. Crested Butte

Known as the “wildflower capital of Colorado,” Crested Butte is a beautiful destination for a couple’s retreat. Couples can enjoy the outdoors by skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. Romantic hotels include the Elevation Hotel and Spa, The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel and Suites, and The Lodge at Mountaineer Square. Crested Butte also has a variety of unique restaurants, including the eclectic pizza restaurant The Secret Stash and if you’re looking to splurge, Soupçon Restaurant.

7. Steamboat Springs

Renowned for its skiing and famous “champagne powder” snow, Steamboat Springs is also home to plenty of hot springs for couples to visit during their romantic stay in the mountain town. Old Town Hot Springs is located in the heart of Steamboat Springs and Strawberry Park Hot Springs is located close by. Couples can do a snowshoe tour, or even take a horse-drawn sleigh ride where they’ll see Steamboat’s best views and enjoy a four-course dinner.

8. Ouray

Known as the “Switzerland of America,” Ouray has plenty to keep couples busy during their stay. There are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy in Ouray, including visiting ghost towns, ice climbing, or soaking in hot springs. Couples can also stroll through Ouray’s historic charming downtown or enjoy a scenic drive on the San Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway.

9. Pagosa Springs

Surrounded by the San Juan mountains, Pagosa Springs provides a stunning setting for a romantic vacation. Couples can hit the slopes at Wolf Creek Ski Area, or go snowmobiling, sledding, or snowshoeing. For a more relaxing adventure, warm up at The Springs Resort & Spa or stroll down Main Street in the historic downtown where you’ll be sure to find souvenirs, clothes, treats, and much more.

10. Frisco

Frisco offers a wonderful, laidback mountain town experience. The mountain town is a great base camp for adventures in Colorado’s mountains, as it is near Breckenridge Ski Resort, Copper Mountain, Keystone Resort, Arapahoe Basin, and Loveland Ski Area. As well as skiing, couples can enjoy a walk through downtown Frisco, known as the “Main Street of the Rockies,” where they’ll find plenty of shops and restaurants to keep them busy. Two Below Zero also offers sleigh rides – the perfect romantic excursion.

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