I'm a Colorado local. If I had one day to show you my state, I'd skip Denver and take you to a city just west of it.

Source: Business Insider

I've lived in Colorado for over 10 years. If you really want to get a taste of the state, try visiting the city of Golden. milehightraveler/Getty ImagesAs a Colorado local, I love bringing first-time visitors to the state to Golden instead of Denver.