I may be a transplant to Colorado, but I've been here long enough to consider myself a seasoned resident. Even though I've been here long enough to see vast changes --especially on the Western Slope-- there are still some friends and family members who like to visit.

While I love the occasional guest, I do not like the fact I feel like I need to be a tour guide. Sure, I have my favorite spots to take someone new to the state, but it's not what most want to see.

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Colorado's Popular Tourist Attractions or Off the Beaten Path?

If you ask me, I don't want to visit any of the usual "must-visit" places, because that's where all the people are. I'm not a fan of the peoples. Give me an out-of-the-way amazing views spot and I'm content.

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Yea, that works for me, but not for the people who want to see what Colorado is known for. Mountains, canyons, views, and all that jazz. So if you're looking for those, keep scrolling to see our top pics.

Places You Need to Take Your Visitors While in Colorado

Looking to explore all that Colorado has to offer? Here are some of the best places to add to your Colorado bucket list:

Some Even Better Choices in Colorado

Now that you've scrolled through the "tourist-laden" locations. I'll give you a couple of hints you need to visit.

If you're looking for the quintessential mountain town, skip over Breckenridge, Vail, and all those I-70 locations. Instead, hop off I-70 and run HWY 24 through Minturn to Leadville. This is where you'll see what mountain living is all about. Plus, you'll see a "modern" ghost town, the historical Camp Hale, and the best mountain views Colorado has to offer.

Read More: Did You Know Colorado Has the Longest Continuous Street in the US?

If you wanna blast through some canyons, the western side of Colorado has plenty to enjoy. One of my favorite "canyon" drives is Highway 141. Located just south of Grand Junction beginning in the small town of Whitewater, Highway 141 twists and turns its way through Unaweep Canyon as it makes its way to Gateway, Colorado where you can stop and enjoy an awesome collection of automobiles.

Continue on from Gateway and you'll travel back in time through Colorado's nuclear past with old uranium mining towns, as you follow along the Delores River.

I could go on and on about my favorite "tourist" spots, but that means there would be more peoples.

What are your favorites?

The Most Instagram-Worthy Spots in Colorado

If you are having trouble finding a great place to take awesome outdoor photos in the state of Colorado, maybe check and make sure you are not lost in Wyoming. All that is needed in Colorado is to step out your door to find something beautiful to share. Scroll on to check out 13 places you can visit in Colorado that will definitely be worth sharing on Instagram.

Gallery Credit: Wes Adams

Look: 9 Colorado Small Towns Named Coziest in America

Colorado recently showed up nine times on WeGoDating.com's list of the "Coziest Towns in America." Scroll through the photo gallery below to visit all nine Colorado locations that made the list, and learn about our picks for some of the coziest places you should visit during your next visit.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams