Rocky Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rocky Mountains
Johnston Canyon featuring a gorge or canyon, forest scenes and snow
Johnston Canyon which includes a gorge or canyon, a cascade and landscape views
Dinosaur Ridge which includes rides
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Jake Bauer
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Jake Bauer

Where to stay in Rocky Mountains

Vail Ski Resort featuring landscape views, snow and mountains

Vail Village

If you're spending some time in Vail Village, Vail Ski Resort and Gondola One Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.

Vail Village
Beaver Creek showing snow, a small town or village and forests

Beaver Creek

5/5(1 area review)

Beaver Creek is a destination visitors seek out for its captivating mountain views, stunning ski slopes and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Beaver Creek Ski Area or Vilar Performing Arts Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Beaver Creek
Breckenridge showing outdoor art, street performance and snow

Historic District

5/5(4 area reviews)

The picture-perfect mountain views and popular ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Historic District. A stop by Breckenridge Ski Resort or Main Street might round out your trip.

Historic District
Aspen showing snow and mountains

Downtown Aspen

5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and Silver Queen Gondola.

Downtown Aspen
Banff showing night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
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West of Jackson

While visiting West of Jackson, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Teton National Park and National Elk Refuge.

West of Jackson
Canmore Inn & Suites

Canmore Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1402 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canmore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,115 reviews)
"Im happy with our stay here. Accessible to restaurants. Easy to park."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB
The price is ฿12,417 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿12,417
฿13,805 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,750 reviews)
"Good location in Banff. Excellent breakfast menu options even for vegetarian. Only drawback, if u have full size SUV, then it won't fit in their parking garage under the hotel and so u need to find parking space on streets. The same issue for most hotels in Banff - won't fit large full size SUVs. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is ฿19,928 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿19,928
฿22,156 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (619 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel. Outdoor sauna and hot tubs such a nice bonus. Personalized coffee for rooms was delightful. Staff very helpful even with an ac unit that didn’t work well. Clean newer hotel. Great restaurant on site and cafe next door. On bus line. A bit far from downtown."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Blue Buffalo Resort

Blue Buffalo Resort

2 out of 5
3402 N Highway 20, Island Park, ID
Stay at this campsite in Island Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Island Park Dam and Harriman State Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (262 reviews)
"It’s a great place to stay. Close to the West entrance. Family friendly. Easy to park. Very neat room. The Room has all the appliances you need. Overall, highly recommended."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Blue Buffalo Resort
Hidden Ridge Resort

Hidden Ridge Resort

3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,520 reviews)
"A bit smaller than I expected, but it was good for our large family."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Cowboy Village Resort

Cowboy Village Resort

2.5 out of 5
120 S Flat Creek Dr, Jackson, WY
Stay at this ski cabin in Jackson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,440 reviews)
"Great location for exploring the town of Jackson and surrounding areas. Restaurants, bars and shops within walking distance. The cabin was clean but pretty small."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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Popular places to visit

Banff National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and railway items

Banff National Park

Canada’s oldest national park is a place for adventure-filled getaways and stunning mountain scenery.

Banff National Park
Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

Travel next to this long mountain range to see wildlife, observe beautiful scenery and take photos. Explore its peaks, lakes and waterfalls in any season.

Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park showing mist or fog, rapids and landscape views

Yellowstone National Park

Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure at the oldest and largest national park in the United States. You’ll come across one magnificent view after another.

Yellowstone National Park
Estes Park which includes a river or creek, tranquil scenes and hiking or walking

Rocky Mountain National Park

Experience a sense of natural exhilaration as you breathe the fresh mountain air in this pristine wilderness park high in the sky.

Rocky Mountain National Park
Breckenridge Ski Resort which includes forest scenes, snow skiing and snow

Breckenridge Ski Resort

A ski resort that impresses visitors with five breathtaking peaks, a huge variety of slopes and fantastic modern facilities. Nearby is a charming Victorian-era town.

Breckenridge Ski Resort
Red Rocks Amphitheater showing theatre scenes and snow

Red Rocks Amphitheater

This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Things to do

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Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour

฿1,460
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour
Guests cheers with different beers at Mountains Walking Brewery on the Bozeman Brewery Hop

Bozeman Brewery Hop

฿2,855
per adult
Bozeman Brewery Hop
Madison River Guided Kayak Excursion

Madison River Guided Kayak Tour

฿4,380
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madison River Guided Kayak Tour
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