ColoradoAviation & Car Culture
Colorado flies and drives at altitude. Pilots learn density altitude the hard way here, the Air Force Academy turns out new officers every year, and the race to the clouds on Pikes Peak is one of the oldest motorsport events in America.
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Colorado aviation
- Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, DenverAircraft and spacecraft in a historic Lowry Air Force Base hangar, including a B-1A.
- National Museum of WWII Aviation, Colorado SpringsRestored, flying WWII aircraft and an active restoration shop.
- Peterson Air & Space Museum, Colorado SpringsAir defense history on the grounds of Peterson Space Force Base.
- U.S. Air Force AcademyVisitor center and the iconic Cadet Chapel north of Colorado Springs.
Colorado car culture
- Pikes Peak International Hill ClimbThe Race to the Clouds, run on a 12.42-mile course to over 14,000 feet.
- Forney Museum of Transportation, DenverCars, locomotives, and Amelia Earhart's Kissel Gold Bug.
- High Plains Raceway, ByersA member-owned road course east of Denver popular for track days.
Best drives in Colorado
Trail Ridge RoadThe highest continuous paved road in the U.S., through Rocky Mountain National Park.
Million Dollar HighwayU.S. 550 between Silverton and Ouray, with steep drop-offs and few guardrails.
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Colorado FAQ
Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in Colorado?
Start with Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, National Museum of WWII Aviation, and Peterson Air & Space Museum. Aircraft and spacecraft in a historic Lowry Air Force Base hangar, including a B-1A.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in Colorado?
Car people in Colorado head to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Forney Museum of Transportation, and High Plains Raceway. The Race to the Clouds, run on a 12.42-mile course to over 14,000 feet.
What are the best scenic drives in Colorado?
Trail Ridge Road and Million Dollar Highway are two of the most popular. The highest continuous paved road in the U.S., through Rocky Mountain National Park.
Does Prop & Piston ship to Colorado?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in Colorado.
Neighboring states
Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.