These 6 Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides Around Denver Make For A Perfect Winter Adventure

Can you picture anything more magical then cuddling up under a cozy blanket and winding through the snowy forests of the Rocky Mountains on a horse-drawn sleigh? Top it off with hot cocoa by a crackling fire or a hearty dinner with live musical entertainment and you’ve got yourself a winter adventure for the books. Check out these 6 horse-drawn sleigh rides near Denver that will lead to an unforgettable experience in our breathtakingly beautiful mountain surroundings.

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Snuggle up under a blanket and let the beautiful team of draft horses take you on a picturesque sleigh ride through the forest with gorgeous mountain views. Dao House offers a variety of rides including a campfire ride and a romantic ride complete with champagne and dinner. Call 970-577-3448 to book your ride.

Snow Mountain Ranch

At Sombrero Ranch, you can enjoy a 60 minute hot cocoa horse-drawn sleigh ride that leads to a crackling campfire located next to a century-old homestead where you can sip on hot cocoa and roast marshmallows. They also offer dinner sleigh rides that takes you on a 45 minute loop under the stars and ends at their western dining hall with a taste of Colorado home cooking for dinner. You can also take a ride on their red, Amish-made two seater if you are hoping for a romantic private sleigh ride. Call 970-887-1999 to make a reservation.

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You will delight in a beautiful sleigh ride through the majestic Rocky Mountains with Two Below Zero. They offer a 40 minute round trip in their buckboard sleigh that leads to a cozy, heated tent where you can enjoy hot cocoa and a 20 minute live show. They also offer themed dinner rides that conclude with plates full of hearty, homemade food and a show featuring live musical entertainment. If you'd like a private ride, hop on their "one horse open sleigh" for an unforgettable experience. Contact Two Below Zero at 970-453-1520 to make a reservation.

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Enjoy the tranquil snowy landscape as you take a Nordic Sleigh Ride through Colorado's back country. Golden Horseshoe tours offers an evening ride featuring a mining camp dinner theater where your meal will be cooked on authentic antique wooden stoves. If you would like a shorter ride, opt for the hot cocoa scenic sleigh ride. You can also ride in one of their custom-made sleighs for a romantic sleigh ride for two. Call 970-453-2005 to make a reservation.

Dashing Through The Snow Sleigh Rides

Glide over the snow covered trails in an old fashioned sleigh through the secluded woods with Dashing Through The Snow in either a group or private ride. You can end your experience by warming up by the fire with hot cocoa while the kids enjoy playing on the nearby sledding hill. Call 970-389-2977 to make a reservation.

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You can tour the historic grounds at Bearcat Stables via horse-drawn sleigh while the knowledgeable team driver gives you the history of the land. You can choose between a shorter 30 minute route or a longer ride that includes dinner. Private rides are also available. Top the adventure off with hot drinks by their warm fire pit, Call 970-926-1578 to make a reservation.

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If you are seeking other winter adventures in the mountains this season, check out these 9 Ski Resorts Near Denver That Are Simply Magical In The Wintertime.