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Top 5 Things to Do in Colorado in the Fall

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CU Boulder chapter.

1. Check out the scenic fall foliage

Yes, you can see these colors in a lot of the states across America, but no other state has the pristine scenery and array of colors that Colorado offers. Take scenic drives on Trail Ridge Road, Peak-to-Peak Highway, or Flagstaff Mountain and be prepared for your breath to be taken away in an instant.

2. Elk Fest

Located in Horseshoe Park, this activity is something Colorado natives pride themselves in. Some people may think that going to watch Elks mate with one another is extremely odd, however think of this as a dating show between the wild life. 

3. Telluride Horror Show

The Telluride Horror Show is Colorado’s first and longest running horror festival. It is during October 10-12 and runs day through night. This Horror show festival is an intense mix of comedy, horror, suspense, and sci-fi

4. Frontier Historical Museum Ghost Walk

Take this historical tour to learn about Colorado’s interesting past. If you don’t believe in ghosts, this tour may give you the spooks considering it is led by them…

5. Go to a haunted house

Places like 13th Floor in Denver, and HellScream Haunted House in Colorado Springs are known to be someone the scariest haunted houses in the state! They are only open in the fall months, so take a trip to these places while you can!

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Maddi Harris

CU Boulder

Maddi Harris is currently a Sophomore Public Relations major at the Univeristy of Colorado-Boulder. Growing up in New Jersey, her move across the country to Colorado for school has taught Maddi to appreciate the little things about her home state- mainly being the food that is made there. When she's not making use of the beautiful terrain that Colorado has to offer, she can be found decked out in black & gold supporting her fellow buffs on gamedays. In her free time she enjoys catching up on Perez Hilton's daily articles and obsessing over the different wedding dresses featured on TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress."Â