Tour and Travel
Why Monarch
Monarch Resort
AAA Four Diamond luxury resort delivering elevated guest experiences.
- AAA Four Diamond Rating
- 23 Floors with 516 Guest Rooms
- Over 100 Luxury Suites
- Complimentary Parking
- Bell Desk & Concierge Lounge
- Live Surveillance & In-House Security
- ADA Compliant Property
Spa Monarch
#2 Hotel Spa in the USA offering immersive wellness experiences.
- 10 Treatment Rooms
- Indoor Rooftop Infinity Pool
- Outdoor Jetted Spa & Fire Pits
- Aqua Spa Lounge
- Laconium Relaxation Lounge
- Mountain Stonebath Sauna
- Brine Inhalation & Light Therapy Lounge
Monarch Dining
Award-winning culinary experiences from fine dining to casual comfort.
- Bistro Mariposa – Elevated Latin Cuisine
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Westword Readers’ Choice Award
- Monarch Chophouse – Fine Dining Steakhouse
- OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award
- The Buffet & Twenty-Four 7
Monarch Gaming
Modern casino with upscale amenities and premier player benefits.
- 60,000 Sq. Ft. Gaming Floor
- Live Table Games & Poker Room
- Sportsbook with Mobile Betting
- Smoke-Free Indoor Casino
- Heated Smoking Patios
- 24-Hour Cocktail Service
Seasonal Planning Guide
Outdoor Attractions
- Dinosaur Ridge
- Georgetown Loop Pumpkinfest
- Ghost Town Disc Golf Course
- Argo Gold Mine Tour
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (until early November)
Indoor Attractions
- Gilpin County Arts Association
- Indian Hot Springs
- Buffalo Bill Museum
- Coors Brewery Tour
Local Events
- Peak-to-Peak People’s Festival
- Morrison Biergarten
- Palisade Farm Stand
- Spooky Stroll
- Bighorn Sheep Festival
- Golden FestiFall
Weather
- Cool weather with highs around 71°F (22°C) dropping to about 43°F (6°C) into November
- Average monthly precipitation ranging from 1.1 inches to 0.4 inches
Routes
- Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway
- Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) Scenic Byway
- Guanella Pass
Outdoor Attractions
- Eldora Ski Area
- Echo Mountain Ski Area
- Grand Adventures Snow Mobile Rental & Tours
- Georgetown Loop Polar Express (November & December)
- Hiking / snowshoeing at Saint Mary's Glacier
Indoor Attractions
- Gilpin County Arts Association
- Indian Hot Springs
- Buffalo Bill Museum
- Coors Brewery Tour
Local Events
- Winter Arts Festival
- Georgetown Christmas Market
- Winter on the Mountain
- High Plains Snow Goose Festival
- Holiday Ramble
Weather
- Winter weather with average high temperatures ranging from the low 32°F (0°C) to mid 47°F (8°C)
- The period generally receives moderate snowfall averaging approximately 20 inches per month
Routes
Peak-to-Peak Scenic BywayOutdoor Attractions
- Eldora Ski Area
- Echo Mountain Ski Area
- Grand Adventures Snow Mobile Rental & Tours (until April)
- Hiking / snowshoeing at Saint Mary's Glacier
- Argo Gold Mine Tour
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Golden Gate State Park
Indoor Attractions
- Gilpin County Arts Association
- Indian Hot Springs
- Buffalo Bill Museum
- Coors Brewery Tour
Local Events
- Spring Wined Up 5k
- Farmers Markets
Weather
- Gradual increases from a high of 40°F (4°C) to 61°F (16°C) through Memorial Day, transitioning from cold winter conditions to mild spring weather
- Average monthly precipitation ranges from 1.4 inches to 3 inches
Routes
Peak Scenic BywayOutdoor Attractions
- White Water Rafting on Clear Creek
- Zip Lining
- Black Hawk HARD District (History Appreciation and Recreation Destination District)
- Fossil Trace Golf Club
- Evergreen Golf Course
- Historical Trails Guided Horseback Trail Riding
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Golden Gate State Park
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Indoor Attractions
- Gilpin County Arts Association
- Indian Hot Springs
- Buffalo Bill Museum
- Coors Brewery Tour
Local Events
Central City Opera SeasonWeather
Temperatures from the 60 °F (16 °C) to high 89°F (32 °C).The average monthly precipitation is highest in May and June (2.4 inches).
Routes
- Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
- Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) Scenic Byway
- Guanella Pass
Routes & Market Reach
Monarch is centrally located within a 10-hour drive of major gateway cities and iconic national parks.
- Salt Lake City, UT (9h)
- Santa Fe, NM (7h)
- Albuquerque, NM (8h)
- Amarillo, TX (8h)
- Wichita, KS (8h)
- Kansas City, MO (10h)
- Omaha, NE (9h)
- Sturgis, SD (7h)
- Billings, MT (9h)
- Jackson Hole, WY (9h)
- Yellowstone National Park (9h)
- Grand Teton National Park (9h)
- Dinosaur National Monument (5h)
- Arches National Park (5h)
- Canyonlands National Park (6h)
- Mesa Verde National Park (8h)
- Great Sand Dunes National Park (5h)
- Badlands National Park (7h)
- Mount Rushmore National Monument (7h)