For many who can’t claim the Colorado native license plates, one trip to Colorado was all it took to entice them to a relocation.

That is probably because there is something for everyone in Colorado.

Are you an avid outdoorsman? There are year round activities accessible across the state for those looking for an adrenaline rush.  Besides resort and backcountry skiing, many visitors and residents enjoy snowmobiling and ice climbing in some of the most popular yet secluded destinations such as Vail or Ouray.

For those who are a little less inclined to pack an emergency kit there are cities and small towns across Colorado that entertain the rest of the family.  Many local artists have relocated to Colorado because of the beautiful mountain scenery – don’t be surprised to see a few thriving art galleries in some of the small towns in the backroads of Colorado including Redstone and Ridgeway.

While the small towns are often vacationers’ favorite places to go in Colorado, many times it is difficult to continue professional careers there, and choose to relocate to the front range.  The Denver metro, Boulder and surrounding communities have been recognized for their recovery with a growing Boulder technology sector.

While these front range communities may not have the same small town character, the convenience for weekend trips is still first rate.  With just a weekend communities like Red Feather Lakes and Estes Park are popular destinations in Northern Colorado.

Boulder residents can easily take a trip into Nederland in an afternoon, or hike and camp at Gold Hill.

From Denver or Evergreen, a short drive can take you to hike Colorado’s 14ers such as Grays and Torreys Peaks, Mount Evans and Mount Bierstadt.  Restaurants, breweries, and specialty shops are abundant for those who would rather not lace up the hiking boots on a weekend.

From the Southern Front Range and easily accessed from Castle Rock or Colorado Springs, there is the cute little town of Woodland Park, or go further south to Canyon City and visit the Royal Gorge bridge.

If Colorado lured you into becoming a resident, be sure to share which city or attraction, big or small, that convinced you to wait at the Colorado DMV for your new driver’s license.  And of course, if you haven’t been to Colorado before, and are reading up about it to plan your trip, but be sure to pack enough – you just may decide to stay!