A Patriotic Family Road Trip in Colorado

2 real sites worth the drive — the state capitol, battlefields, monuments, and founding-era landmarks — each with why it actually matters, not just a pin on a map.

State Capitols

Colorado State Capitol

Denver, CO

Denver's capitol has a 24-karat gold dome, and its front steps mark exactly one mile above sea level.

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Military/Veteran Sites

United States Air Force Academy

Colorado Springs, CO

The service academy training America's Air Force officers, with its striking aluminum-and-glass Cadet Chapel open to visitors.

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