If you are like me, you are already dreaming of what outdoor adventures this weekend may bring. If you pine for Colorado’s changing and oh-so vibrant fall colors, we recommend spending a day on this two-hour drive through some of Colorado’s best autumn colors.

Running from gorgeous Aspen...
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...to glorious Leadville is the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway, which is quite possibly one of the best roads in all of Colorado!
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Spanning 82 miles, Top of the Rockies features an elevation of 9,000+ feet, which is how it earned its majestic name.
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In addition to the historic mountain towns, Top of the Rockies is home to other points of interest, like Mount Elbert...
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At 14,440 feet, Mount Elbert isn't only the highest point in both Colorado and the Mississippi River drainage basin, but the second-highest in the entire United States (with the highest being California's Mount Whitney at 14,505 feet).

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...Tennessee Pass...
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Fun fact: This colorful part of the Centennial State was once home to an original line for the iconic Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.
...and a number of in-town attractions, like the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum and the Victorian-era Delaware Hotel.
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As if you really needed another reason to drive the Top of the Rockies, the pristine road is also home some of the best fall colors in all of Colorado!
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Are you ready to see this perfection with your own eyes? So far we! We'll see you on the road, Colorado!
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For even more beautiful byways, click on These 12 Beautiful Byways In Colorado Are Perfect For A Scenic Drive.

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