Unique Roadside Attractions In Colorado Worth A Detour

If you are looking for fun, unique, or even strange roadside attractions, Colorado does not disappoint. Getting out and enjoying some of that Colorado sunshine is the only excuse you need to hit the road and go see something new.

To help you pick a destination, we've got some suggestions for you to check out in the gallery below.

LOOK: 12 Strange Things You See on the Side of the Road in Colorado

Colorado is loaded with some pretty interesting roadside attractions. Check out the wonder of Bishop Castle, the largest fork sculpture in America, an 18-ton hotdog, a UFO watchtower, and even a statue of a headless chicken. Scroll on to check out 12 of Colorado's strangest roadside attractions.

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Western Slope Attractions: Dinosaur Hill and Trail

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The Dinosaur Hill Trail in Fruita is a fun, easy 1-mile loop that circles the site where a fossilized Apatosaurus was uncovered back in 1900. Along the way, you'll find fun signs with dinosaur facts and details about the discovery. It’s free to visit, open daily from dawn to dusk, and located off Highway 340 on the Monument side of the Colorado River.

Western Slope Attractions: Gateway Auto Museum

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The drive from Grand Junction to Gateway down Colorado State Highway 141 is a part of the Unaweep Tabaquache Byway. A drive over the Unaweep Divide to Gateway might feel a bit like the HBO show Westworld. The scenery along the way is incredible. Gateway features lots of places for camping and fishing, but is probably best known for the Gateway Resort and the Gateway Auto Museum.

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Western Slope Attractions: Hanging Flume

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A scenic drive along the Dolores River in Western Colorado is a great way to welcome the spring weather and to enjoy the canyons. Way back in the 1880s, a mining flume was built into the rocky cliffs above the Dolores. It is interesting and even a little scary to see this part of Colorado engineering history.

Head to Gateway on Highway 141, then continue South toward Uravan and the Hanging Flume Put In along the Dolores.

Photos: See What A Road Trip in Colorado Looked Like in the 1940s

See what a road trip through Idaho Springs, Colorado looked like in the 1940s. Scroll through these photos that include a trip to Bridal Veil Falls and an unnamed zoo in the area.

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