The best hot air balloon ride in the U.S. is in this Colorado town
Grand Adventure Balloon Tours/Courtesy photo
Grand Adventure Balloon Tours in Fraser is flying high after USA Today named the company the best hot air balloon ride in the country.
On June 5, readers voted Grand Adventure Balloon as their favorite in USA Today’s Reader’s Choice 10 Best list. The Fraser company outcompeted three other balloon tours that were also located in Colorado.
“I’m super excited to finally get first after being nominated five years in a row and placing second twice last two years!” the company wrote to Sky-Hi News. “Very exciting for our 30th year at the Fraser Valley Sports Complex.”
The company offers tours year-round. Guests can experience breathtaking views of the Continental Divide, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Colorado River as they float above Grand County with an experienced pilot. The balloon can reach heights of 3,000 feet, but can also fly low for wildlife viewing.
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