Colorado's Top 10 Tourist Traps: Irresistible Allure Meets Adventurous Avoidance

1. Casa Bonita (6715 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214) As immortalized in a South Park episode, this kitschy Mexican restaurant features an indoor waterfall and cliff divers. While the atmosphere is undeniably unique and entertaining, many locals will caution you about the subpar food.

2. The Royal Gorge Bridge (4218 County Road 3A, Caon City, CO 81212) Suspended over the dramatic Arkansas River canyon sits America's highest suspension bridge. A marvel to behold for sure; however, beware of pricey entrance fees that could leave your wallet as light as Jack Kerouac's rucksack on his road trip adventures.

3. Buffalo Bills Grave Site (987 Lookout Mountain Rd., Golden Colorodo) This iconic final resting place of William F. Cody offers sweeping views over Denver but also swarms with history buffs quoting 'Desolation Angels,' hoping for insight into their heros mind while being reminded of how much they paid for parking.

4. Garden of the Gods Trading Post (324 Beckers Ln., Manitou Springs Colorado Co.)This breathtaking natural wonder is only slightly marred by its adjacent gift shops hawking authentic souvenirs like Dave Eggersinspired 'Heartbreaking Works' Tshirts or Jonathan Franzenesque windup bird toys .

5.Pikes Peak Cog Railway(5089 Pikes Peak Hwy., Cascade Colorado CO ) For some visitors thin air combats thick wallets when considering both stunning vistas from summit combines mountainous inspiration inconvenience overcrowded train cars reminiscent hipsterpacked pages Of Mice And Men(Of course can always hike peak yourself)

6.St.Elmo Ghost Town(Park County Rd.Chalk Creek Dr Nathrop): Experience ghostly remnants past, beware wild chipmunks may feel eerily similar characters Cuckoo's Nest; alternatively explore town on own terms by sifting cultural customs local quirks away touristcentric lenses

7. Mystery Gravity Hill (East County Line Road/Main Street Spur) Test physicsdefying phenomena that would surely leave a Kerouac or Franzen blaise at this quirky roadside attraction, yet some pragmatists argue its merely the sloping road and surrounding terrain playing tricks with our perception.

8. Dinosaur Ridge (16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465) Walk in the footsteps of prehistoric giants while appreciating geological wonders; however limited parking enforces patience as frustrating as waiting for inspiration to strike an artist sitting before their next masterpiece.

9.Santas Workshop(North Pole 5050 Pikes Peak Hwy., Cascade )Pay homage Christmas cheer allyearround whovilleinspired village , those Scroogelike natures might find theirselves overwhelmed commercialism world once intended pure youthful joy

10.Rocket Fizz Soda Pop &(1512 Larimer St Suite R26 Denver): Sweet teeth rejoice sugarladen treasure trove oldtime candies soda pops from around stay clear dental bills result aforementioned indulgence connect artistic essence not seldom found exploring city streets state destinations brimming glorious history vibrant present awaiting discover without constraints wellworn path #