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ook out your guestroom window and the monolithic Palisade rock formation is in your
face. Gateway Canyons resort
sits in winding red-rock canyons in
western Colorado, a playground for
active travelers that rivals nearby
Moab, Utah but without the crowds.
The adobe-style buildings fit right
into these canyons where Ancient
Puebloans once lived and cowboys
once roamed. The resort’s Adventure
Center offers hikes high into the redrock hills that surround the resort,
kayaking and river rafting on the
Dolores River, horseback riding, rappelling, climbing and just about any
other adventure you might want to
experience.
The resort was created by John
Hendricks, founder of the Discovery
Channel, who owns a massive ranch
nearby. With his love of this dramatic
setting, he set out to design a resort
that combines upscale luxury inside
the buildings and outstanding adventures outdoors.
Car Guy Bonus
The resort offers on-road (Bentleys,
Ford GT40s and more) and off-road
(Jeeps and Trophy Trucks) driving
experiences. On or off the views are
simply incredible. The Gateway Colorado Auto Museum, which houses
just part of Mr. Hendricks multi-million dollar collection of classic cars.
Among the 50 cars in the museum
are a 1906 Cadillac Model H Coupe
and the 1954 Oldsmobile F-88 concept car that Hendricks bought at an
auction for $3.24 million.
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