AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway

Colorado
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Guests Sipping Wine at Creekside Cellar · Public Domain. Photo Courtesy of Eliot Zizic of Creekside Cellars · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Lariat Loop takes you through enchanting historic districts and into the rugged terrain of the Wild West. Drink in the clear skies, dramatic mountain scenes, and patchwork valleys where Buffalo Bill Cody roamed.

The experienceNational Scenic Byway
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway
Guests savor delicious vintages in the cellar of Creekside Vineyards. They are surrounded by stainless steel tanks and stacked barrels.
Guests Sipping Wine at Creekside Cellar
Public Domain. Photo Courtesy of Eliot Zizic of Creekside Cellars · Photo credits
This painting is of Steve Stevens riding one of his vintage high-wheel bicycles.
Painting of Steve on Old Bicycle
Public Domain. Courtesy of Steve Stevens · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.