Colorado boasts four locations in Top 25 Destinations in U.S.

When it comes to choosing a vacation destination, sometimes there's no place like home – especially if you live in Colorado.

According to TripAdvisor.com, Boulder is one of four Colorado locations making the Top 25 Destinations in the U.S. Boulder came in at No. 19, while Denver ranked No. 17, Colorado Springs No. 18 and Rocky Mountain National Park No. 24.

TripAdvisor.com recognized Boulder as the place for the extremely physically fit. Its 30,000 acres of "unspoiled land," 200 miles of trails, paths and river, and its proximity to skiing and snowshoeing, according to the Web site, draws more than its fair share of the outdoorsy type.

While Boulder's outdoor recreation received recognition, TripAdvisor.com noted that Denver is home to four major sports teams, major museums and a wide variety of neighborhoods that makes it an attractive destination.

Colorado Springs, on the other hand, is a "crossroads for historians, sportsmen, architects, artists and gourmands," and offers sunny skies and crisp mountain air for golfing, extreme sports or a picnic in one of the many well-maintained parks.

Last but not least, Rocky Mountain National Park presents opportunities ranging from rock climbing to hiking and biking as well as camping.

The only state to meet or beat Colorado's representation on the list was California, with the top three slots and nine locations total among the country's Top 25 Destinations. Here's the complete list:























For more information about all the destinations that made it on TripAdvisor.com’s list, visit http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/TCDestinations-cTop25-g191.