Colorado Destination Named The State's 'Must-Visit Small Town'

Colorado is home to vibrant big cities and extraordinary small towns that showcase the unmatched beauty the state has to offer, not just to the people who call it home but to anyone who visits to see what makes the Centennial State so special .

Thrillist compiled a list of the "must-visit small town" in every state, smaller destinations that offer "a respite from big-city life" and a glimpse of the "romanticism of small towns" in America. From beach towns promising white sandy shores to mountainside villages and idyllic coastal havens, the list is full of locales you simply have to see for yourself.

Of all the unique spots around Colorado, the state's best small town to visit is Telluride. With a population of around 2,600, this location was touted as having one of "the most gorgeous waterfalls in the world." According to the site:

"It's kind of a pain to get to Telluride, but, oh, the rewards upon arrival. This former silver mining town hunkers basically in a dead-end alley, its mountains sporting one of the most gorgeous waterfalls in the world: Telluride's Bridal Veil. With peaks great for skiing, mountain biking, or hiking, it's about as sweeping as it gets. The town has blossomed into one of the best festival sites in the nation, with renowned events like the Bluegrass Festival and Telluride Film Festival. Even if you're in town when a fest isn't, you can grab a drink (or better yet, stay) at the historic New Sheridan Hotel, then continue your crawl to the no-frills Last Dollar Saloon before hitting 221 South Oak, a fine-dining spot helped by Top Chef alum Eliza Gavin ."

Read up on more of the best small towns in the U.S. to visit at thrillist.com . You can also check out our previous coverage of the "most charming small town" in the state .