Colorado has some of the nation’s best summer activities according to the USA TODAY 10BEST Reader's Choice Awards. See what they loved.

A New Mexico railroad has been ranked in a top 10 “Best Scenic Train Ride” list. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TSRR) came in at #3 on USA ...

USA Today’s 2025 “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards” named four railroads in Colorado the most scenic in the country. The Durango ...

Readers of USA Today agreed recently dubbed several Colorado railroads some of the best scenic train rides in the country in their 10Best rankings.

The Pikes Peak Cog Railway offers an unforgettable ride to one of the highest summits in the United States. From steep 25% inclines to stunning alpine views, this train defies gravity to climb ...

The Pikes Peak Cog Railway is one of Colorado’s most scenic and historic train rides. This railway takes passengers up to the summit of Pikes Peak, offering stunning views and an unforgettable ...

RECOMMENDED: The best train rides in the U.S. for seriously gorgeous views Known as “The Cog,” this historic railway has been chugging up Pikes Peak—one of Colorado’s tallest mountains ...

Tickets start at $59.50 for an adult. Following the Pikes Peak Cog Railway on the JR Pass list were two other U.S. train rides: the Aurora Winter Train with Alaska Railroad in Alaska and the Polar ...

And there's perhaps no better way to experience it than hopping on the rails for a ride through Colorado with the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The train is far from your average ...

Running between Chicago and Emeryville, California, the Zephyr is the longest continuous train ride in the United States ... be on the left so you can see Pikes Peak. Then, as you get into ...